psychologist Nottingham, England
Job description
Band 8a
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a 0.5 FTE Band 8a clinical psychology (permanent) position in Adult Haemoglobinopathy (sickle cell disease and thalassaemia). The post holder will provide a clinical psychology service for adults with sickle cell disease and thalassaemia in the East Midlands region.
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Clinical Psychologist who is interested in expanding their experience in working with adults with long term physical health conditions.
This role could be combined very effectively with our 0.4 FTE 8a Clinical Psychologist in Paediatric Haemoglobinopathy which is being advertised at the same time to give a lifespan service post. Please apply for both posts indicating an interest in combining the roles within your application should you wish to be considered for this.
It is essential that the post-holder has a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and to be HCPC registered by the time of commencing in post. We would welcome applications from newly qualified psychologists or 3rd year trainees due to qualify this year.
The post holder will be employed by Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust and will usually be based at the QMC Hospital and Derby Hospital but will be required to work at both the City and QMC Campuses.
Main duties of the job
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The post will provide psychological input to adults with haemoglobinopathies (sickle cell and thalassaemia as both inpatient and outpatient work) and across clinics in Nottingham and Derby. The clinical psychologist will play a key part in the MDT case management of patients and will offer specialist advice, consultation and supervision to non-psychologists within the service. The post is mainly based at City Hospital with a requirement to travel to Royal Derby Hospital and a little work at QMC.
It is essential that the post-holder has a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and to be HCPC registered by the time of commencing in post. The post holder will be employed by Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust and will usually be based at the QMC Hospital and Derby Hospital but will be required to work at both the City and QMC Campuses.
Working for our organisation
In addition to the brief list above you must familiarise yourself with the full job description and person specification attached to this advert prior to applying.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please ensure that you familiarize yourself with full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.
The successful applicant will be welcomed to the Department of Clinical Psychology & Neuropsychology within the trust. Currently we are a rapidly expanding service with over 30 Clinical Psychologists working in the department across a number of medical inpatient and outpatient services within the Trust . We have excellent links with the University of Nottingham and regional Clinical Psychology Doctorate Courses.
There is lots of scope for career development: from CPD and developing further skills in the specialty and supporting service development and innovation, to the chance to contribute to research, or policy work in psychological care for people with Sickle Cell & Thalassemia.
Appropriate clinical supervision will be provided by clinical psychologists working in the adult medical psychology service. Currently, the post will be supervised by a very experienced Consultant Clinical Psychologist working within Clinical Haematology.
Interested applicants are warmly encouraged to contact us for an informal discussion about the role and how we would support you in your professional development. For more information on this post or to arrange a visit, please contact:
Dr Sarah Crozier [email protected] or
Dr Lisa Worrall [email protected]
For further information about the Trust visit our Website at www.nuh.nhs.uk
Person specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Completed (or due to complete in 2023) post-graduate doctoral level DClinPsy in clinical psychology as accredited by the BPS
- Current HCPC registration for Clinical Psychologist (or eligibility to qualify for registration in 2023)
- Evidence of continuing professional development as recommended by the BPS/HCPC.
Desirable criteria
- Post-doctoral training in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice.
- Previous training in medical psychology
- Post-doctoral training in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice
- Training in the supervision of other psychological professionals
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of working with people with medical/chronic physical health conditions and across a range of severity and presentations.
- Experience of exercising clinical responsibility for clients’ psychological care and treatment
- Experience of teaching, training and/or professional and clinical supervision
- Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team, with other disciplines including medicine and nursing
- Experience of working with adults
- Experience of conducting risk assessments
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working in an acute hospital with patients with medical/chronic health conditions
- Experience of assessing and treating patients with haematological disorders, specifically haemoglobinopathies
- Experience of developing and implementing group based interventions
- Experience of representing psychology within the context of multi-disciplinary care
- Experience of providing supervision to other clinical staff
- Experience of transition work with teenagers and young adults
- Experience of conducting clinical research
Communication
Essential criteria
- Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, highly technical, and clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS
- Skills in providing consultation & supervision to other professional and non-professional groups
- Knowledge of legislation in relation to the patient group and mental health
- Ability to develop strong therapeutic alliances with patients
- Commitment to support the Trust’s Values
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working within a multicultural framework
- Experience of representing psychology within the context of multi-disciplinary care
Analytical and Judgement
Essential criteria
- Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management
- Doctoral level knowledge of research design and methodology, including both quantitative and qualitative methods.
- Well-developed knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies for people with haemoglobinopathies
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of complex multivariate data analysis as practiced within the field of clinical psychology
Planning and Organisational
Essential criteria
- Evidence of continuing professional development as recommended by the BPS.
- Ability to identify, provide and promote appropriate means of support to carers and staff exposed to distressing situations
- Ability to identify, and employ, as appropriate, clinical governance mechanisms for the support and maintenance of clinical practice
- Ability to develop and use complex multi-media materials for presentations in public, professional and academic settings
Desirable criteria
- Experience and/or training in the supervision of other psychologists.
Physical and Other
Essential criteria
- Ability to move between a number of locations within the hospital in a working day.
- Ability to travel to sites away from the trust (Royal Derby Hospital)
- Up to date immunisations are required (including TB, HepB)
- Ability to work flexible hours to suit the service and its clients
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