Job summary
The Counselling Psychology Service provides consultation, psychological assessment/intervention to secondary care to patients who have PTS symptomatology in relation to their physical healthdiagnosis. Post qualification experience and training in evidence based psychological interventions for trauma is essential. The post is part of a friendly and supportive team. The applicant will be well supported with training and supervision opportunities and regular PADR's to support their development , opportunities to participate in research, service development and other project work across MH services
Psychologists will have close links with local clinical/counselling doctoral courses and offer placements. This service is under the leadership of the lead for Psychological Therapies with managerial/supervision support from the Principal Psychologist.
An additional day has been secured to provide psychology to Traumatic Stress Wales under the leadership of the consultant lead for SB UHB. This will involve; Consultation for trauma across the wider Health Board ; Supervision of evidence based trauma focussed therapies and supporting the TSW lead. There are also opportunities to link with wider psychology colleagues across the Health Board who work in MH, LPMHSS and Health psychology.
Applicants are encouraged to get in touch for an informal discussion.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
Job Summary/Job Purpose:
To provide a specialised psychology service to clients of the sector, providing specialised psychological assessment and intervention for patients under the care of a medical consultant
To work autonomously in accordance with the Professional Practice Guidelines of the The British Psychological Society 2017, and Health and Care Professions Council.
Within the team, to exercise delegated responsibility for the management and supervision of, more junior psychologists, assistant psychologists and the workload of trainees, within the framework of the team/service policies and procedures.
To contribute to the development of local team policies and procedures in order to facilitate improvement in service quality.
To advise service and professional management on aspects of the service related to the team where psychological and/or organisational matters need addressing.
To provide professional and clinical supervision for designated staff, as appropriate.
To provide clinical placements and supervision for Doctoral level trainee psychologists and to deliver training to other professionals.
To utilise specialised research skills for audit, policy and service development, and research.
To act as a panel member in the recruitment of designated staff, as appropriate.
About us
We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery,with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Post-graduate Doctorate in Clinical /Counselling/Forensic Psychology (or its equivalent), as accredited by the Health Professions Council.
Desirable
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development as recommended by the BPS and HCPC.
- Post-doctoral training courses in specific areas of psychology within the context of psychological trauma in a health setting.
Experience
Essential
- Substantial assessed experience of working as a qualified practitioner psychologist, normally including significant post-qualification experience within medical trauma, or relevant transferable skills.
- Experience of specialised psychological assessment and treatment of a range of clients across a wide range of care settings.
Desirable
- Experience of teaching, training and/or supervision.
- Experience of the application of psychology in different cultural contexts.
- Experience of representing psychology within the context of multi-disciplinary care.
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Skills in the supervision of other staff including Trainee Doctoral Psychologists.
- Well-developed skills in effectively communicating very complex, highly technical and clinically sensitive information, both orally and in writing, to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS.
- Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups.
- Capable of maintaining a high degree of professionalism and safe clinical practice in the face of regular exposure to highly emotive material and challenging behaviour.
- The ability to identify and provide appropriate means of support to line-managed staff who deal with highly distressing situations, severely challenging behaviours and other stressors.
Values
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate a range of qualities essential to the role, e.g. compassion, competence, communication, courage and commitment.
Other
Essential
- Ability to work hours flexibly.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Post-graduate Doctorate in Clinical /Counselling/Forensic Psychology (or its equivalent), as accredited by the Health Professions Council.
Desirable
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development as recommended by the BPS and HCPC.
- Post-doctoral training courses in specific areas of psychology within the context of psychological trauma in a health setting.
Experience
Essential
- Substantial assessed experience of working as a qualified practitioner psychologist, normally including significant post-qualification experience within medical trauma, or relevant transferable skills.
- Experience of specialised psychological assessment and treatment of a range of clients across a wide range of care settings.
Desirable
- Experience of teaching, training and/or supervision.
- Experience of the application of psychology in different cultural contexts.
- Experience of representing psychology within the context of multi-disciplinary care.
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Skills in the supervision of other staff including Trainee Doctoral Psychologists.
- Well-developed skills in effectively communicating very complex, highly technical and clinically sensitive information, both orally and in writing, to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS.
- Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups.
- Capable of maintaining a high degree of professionalism and safe clinical practice in the face of regular exposure to highly emotive material and challenging behaviour.
- The ability to identify and provide appropriate means of support to line-managed staff who deal with highly distressing situations, severely challenging behaviours and other stressors.
Values
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate a range of qualities essential to the role, e.g. compassion, competence, communication, courage and commitment.
Other
Essential
- Ability to work hours flexibly.
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).
