Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust

Assistant Psychologist

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Job summary

The Bath Centre for Fatigue Services (BCFS) is a small highly specialist national service providing evidence based interventions to people with a range of long term health conditions where fatigue gets in the way of every day function. The post holder will have experience of working in a healthcare setting, in addition to experience of working in a team. You will be able to demonstrate a high degree of flexibility, organisation and attention to detail.

Main duties of the job

  • To work as part of the clinical, research and administration team of BCFS (adults) assisting in administration, service delivery and evaluation. Interventions are delivered on a group or individual basis, face to face, using a visual platform or via the telephone.
  • To collect patient data and maintain patient clinical data bases to national research standards and to assist the team in the analysis and interpretation of findings.

About us

At the RUH we're proud to put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone's contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.

We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks - celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.

A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.

We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We've even got a pool!

We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we're providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.

Details

Date posted

13 February 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£25,147 to £27,596 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

16 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

427-6007536

Job locations

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS FT

Combe Park

Bath

BA1 3NG


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • 2:1 or higher degree in psychology

Desirable

  • A Masters Level degree in a related subject.

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience of data collection, literature searching and data analysis.
  • NHS Experience

Desirable

  • Previous relevant clinical / research experience for example CFS/ME, long term conditions management, cancer related fatigue, covid related fatigue.
  • Previous experience of group working in a clinical setting.

Knowledge

Essential

  • Sound competence of IT software including, Word, Excel and competent use of email and the internet.

Desirable

  • Knowledge of data protection legislation and research governance requirements.
  • Knowledge of SPSS, data base management and literature searches.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • 2:1 or higher degree in psychology

Desirable

  • A Masters Level degree in a related subject.

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience of data collection, literature searching and data analysis.
  • NHS Experience

Desirable

  • Previous relevant clinical / research experience for example CFS/ME, long term conditions management, cancer related fatigue, covid related fatigue.
  • Previous experience of group working in a clinical setting.

Knowledge

Essential

  • Sound competence of IT software including, Word, Excel and competent use of email and the internet.

Desirable

  • Knowledge of data protection legislation and research governance requirements.
  • Knowledge of SPSS, data base management and literature searches.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS FT

Combe Park

Bath

BA1 3NG


Employer's website

https://www.ruh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS FT

Combe Park

Bath

BA1 3NG


Employer's website

https://www.ruh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Lead

Nikie Catchpool

ruh-tr.RNHRDAdminBCFS@nhs.net

07775818716

Details

Date posted

13 February 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£25,147 to £27,596 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

16 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

427-6007536

Job locations

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS FT

Combe Park

Bath

BA1 3NG


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