Job summary
Please note, one day per week is currently fixed term for two years due to funding, however the other four days per week (30 hours) of the post is permanent.
This is an
exciting opportunity to be work within Specialist Palliative Care Services
across Sunderland and South Tyneside. You will form part of a team of Clinical
Psychologists and Psychological Practitioners developing and delivering
psychology services for patients and relatives accessing specialist palliative
care services within STSFT.
You will be
involved in the provision of direct psychological assessment and interventions
within your competencies, service development and audits, and training
development and evaluation. You will receive high quality supervision from an
experienced Psychologist within the team and there will be opportunities for
CPD.
As part of this
post, one day per week will be spent working on a regional project called the
Improving Mental Wellbeing in Cancer Project. This has been commissioned by
Macmillan, a national charity committed
to improving the wellbeing of people affected by cancer. You will work closely
with colleagues in the Northern Cancer Alliance (an NHS body, committed to
improving services for people affected by Cancer across the North East and
North Cumbria). The post holder will support the development of this work in the
South Tyneside and Sunderland locality, working closely with the Lead Clinical
Psychologist in this area.
Main duties of the job
The post holder
will have an interest in a career in psychology and keen to develop therapeutic
skills to help undertake psychological assessments and interventions as an
assistant psychologist. The post holder will have good organisation and time
management skills and be able to support with project management and delivery.
The post holder will be involved in the development of groups, workshops and
training for both staff and patients.
Tasks will be agreed and
reviewed at appropriate intervals under the supervision of a qualified
psychologist, but the post holder will take these tasks forward independently
on a day-to-day basis.
About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements. The Trust will not accept applications which are found to be AI generated.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To support and
enhance professional psychological practice within the service. Providing
support, co-ordination, and administration to clinical, training and research
functions within the scope appropriate to level of training and competence, and
to undertaking related tasks to enhance assessment, intervention and evaluation
within the team or care group. To work independently according to a plan agreed
and reviewed through regular supervision by a qualified applied HCPC registered
Psychologist
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DETAILS OF THE ROLE
Job description
Job responsibilities
To support and
enhance professional psychological practice within the service. Providing
support, co-ordination, and administration to clinical, training and research
functions within the scope appropriate to level of training and competence, and
to undertaking related tasks to enhance assessment, intervention and evaluation
within the team or care group. To work independently according to a plan agreed
and reviewed through regular supervision by a qualified applied HCPC registered
Psychologist
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DETAILS OF THE ROLE
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with people with a diagnosis of a mental health condition
- Experience of work in a care provision (either in a paid or voluntary capacity)
Desirable
- Experience in delivery psychological therapies.
- Experience of working in physical health settings
- Experience of psychometric assessments
- Previous experience as an Assistant Psychologist
- Experience of undertaking research/audit/data collection
Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills (written and verbal)
- Ability to work in setting in which the atmosphere may be highly emotive.
- Ability to communicate sensitive information to patients, carers and colleagues.
- An ability to apply existing psychological knowledge to a health context.
- Competent in the use of Microsoft Office & statistical software packages
- Ability to undertake literature searches and evaluate research evidence
Desirable
- High standard of report writing
- Research, Service evaluation and audit skills
Qualifications
Essential
- An upper second class honours degree or higher in Psychology
- Entitlement to Graduate membership of the British Psychological Society
- Interest of developing knowledge base and skill relevant to the client group
Desirable
- Evidence of CPD i.e. advanced degree.
- An appreciation of issues related to physical health and palliative care
- Experience of using psychometric assessments
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to work within a multi professional team.
- Ability to set objectives and priorities
- Ability to work under pressure in a complex and changing environment
- Ability work independently & plan and manage workload
- Ability to accept & use supervision appropriately & effectively
Attitude
Essential
- Ability to work professionally and ethically
- Ability to work independently whilst recognising own limits
- Ability to reflect on own practice and respond positively to clinical and professional supervision
- Must be willing to work flexible hours to meet the needs of the service
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with people with a diagnosis of a mental health condition
- Experience of work in a care provision (either in a paid or voluntary capacity)
Desirable
- Experience in delivery psychological therapies.
- Experience of working in physical health settings
- Experience of psychometric assessments
- Previous experience as an Assistant Psychologist
- Experience of undertaking research/audit/data collection
Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills (written and verbal)
- Ability to work in setting in which the atmosphere may be highly emotive.
- Ability to communicate sensitive information to patients, carers and colleagues.
- An ability to apply existing psychological knowledge to a health context.
- Competent in the use of Microsoft Office & statistical software packages
- Ability to undertake literature searches and evaluate research evidence
Desirable
- High standard of report writing
- Research, Service evaluation and audit skills
Qualifications
Essential
- An upper second class honours degree or higher in Psychology
- Entitlement to Graduate membership of the British Psychological Society
- Interest of developing knowledge base and skill relevant to the client group
Desirable
- Evidence of CPD i.e. advanced degree.
- An appreciation of issues related to physical health and palliative care
- Experience of using psychometric assessments
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to work within a multi professional team.
- Ability to set objectives and priorities
- Ability to work under pressure in a complex and changing environment
- Ability work independently & plan and manage workload
- Ability to accept & use supervision appropriately & effectively
Attitude
Essential
- Ability to work professionally and ethically
- Ability to work independently whilst recognising own limits
- Ability to reflect on own practice and respond positively to clinical and professional supervision
- Must be willing to work flexible hours to meet the needs of the service
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).
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).
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