Job summary
Jean Bishop Frailty Community Services (JB-CFS) have been operational since May 2018, and in that time provided innovative, anticipatory patient tailored care to frail residents of Hull and the surrounding areas, including those residing in care homes.
The Centre has already been recognized for national awards and continues to receive outstanding patient feedback. The JB-CFS also featured on NHS England's website dedicated to the NHS Long Term Plan as the leading case study in the Ageing Well section. More recently, the team featured on a Panorama programme which assessed the innovative and new ways of working delivered by our team, evidence to support not only our frail population but also the demands placed on the NHS.
In 2021 the Parkinson's service was named the UK Parkinson's Excellence Network's inaugural 'winner of winners' with the Excellence Award, recognising outstanding excellence in the sector. The team working at the JB-CFS feel privilege to be a part of delivering transformed care for older people in Hull. This is an amazing, varied opportunity for a Health Psychologist with interest in Parkinson's disease and about caring for older and frail patients, who also has the drive to help further develop a high-profile service care within the community.
Main duties of the job
The abilities to communicate professionally and effectively whilst in a caring manner with patients and their carers together with experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team are also essential, as is working experience/knowledge of local pathways and referral procedures.
If you require any further information of wish the opportunity for an informal visit to the Jean Bishop Integrated Care Centre please contact Tracey Woodrow Operations Manager:- tracey.woodrow@nhs.net
About us
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification attached to this job advert for full details on the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification attached to this job advert for full details on the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 2 Qualification in Health Psychology as accredited by the British Psychological Society
- Registered Practitioner Psychologist with the Health Care Professionals Council (HCPC)
- MSc in Health Psychology
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of evidence-based Parkinson's pathways
- Knowledge of CBT interventions
- Knowledge of related NICE Guidance
- Knowledge of ACT Therapy
- Knowledge of current psychological theory and practice as applied to physical health.
- Appropriate level knowledge of research methodology, research design and complex, multivariate data analysis as practiced within the clinical fields of psychology
- Knowledge of NHS record keeping standards
Desirable
- Knowledge of IT systems including Word Processing, email and local electronic clinical systems
Experience
Essential
- Experience of specialist psychological assessment and self management support as part of a multi-disciplinary tea
- Experience of working with people with long-term conditions across a range of settings
- Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups,across the whole life course presenting problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity
- Evidence of ability to maintain a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing situations, verbal abuse and the threat of physical aggression
Desirable
- Experience of teaching, training and/or providing clinical supervision
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 2 Qualification in Health Psychology as accredited by the British Psychological Society
- Registered Practitioner Psychologist with the Health Care Professionals Council (HCPC)
- MSc in Health Psychology
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of evidence-based Parkinson's pathways
- Knowledge of CBT interventions
- Knowledge of related NICE Guidance
- Knowledge of ACT Therapy
- Knowledge of current psychological theory and practice as applied to physical health.
- Appropriate level knowledge of research methodology, research design and complex, multivariate data analysis as practiced within the clinical fields of psychology
- Knowledge of NHS record keeping standards
Desirable
- Knowledge of IT systems including Word Processing, email and local electronic clinical systems
Experience
Essential
- Experience of specialist psychological assessment and self management support as part of a multi-disciplinary tea
- Experience of working with people with long-term conditions across a range of settings
- Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups,across the whole life course presenting problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity
- Evidence of ability to maintain a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing situations, verbal abuse and the threat of physical aggression
Desirable
- Experience of teaching, training and/or providing clinical supervision
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.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).