Job summary
Would you like to join the supportive, inclusive, and dynamic Adult Psychological Services Team at Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT)?
Are you interested in developing integrated and embedded psychological approaches for patients experiencing ME/CFS symptoms?
Do you enjoy collaboration and working in teams with diverse colleagues to creatively broaden and deepen patient facing services?
Are you passionate about holistic approaches to ME/CFS management and introducing these at the earliest stage of a patients' journey?
Would you like to work alongside multidisciplinary team colleagues to offer joint consultations and support reflective practice?
If your answer is yes, then we would be delighted to hear from you via an application and informal discussion/visit.
This exciting opportunity is to join an experienced specialist team with the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly ME/CFS Adult Service. The team provide life-span clinical services across Cornwall and work to NICE Guidance NG206 standards and recognises the long-term and systemic impacts of the condition.
Proposed interview date 21st March 2025.
Main duties of the job
To be responsible for the provision of a high-quality specialist psychological services to the Adult ME/CFS service line within Royal Cornwall Hospital Trust.
To contribute to new developments within ME/CFS Services in conjunction with key stakeholders.
To work autonomously in line with service requirements and within professional guidelines to exercise responsibility for the systematic governance of psychological practice within the service line.
To utilise research skills for audit, policy and service development and clinically relevant research.
To supervise and support the psychological assessment and therapy provided by less experienced psychological professionals, doctoral trainee psychologists, counselling trainees, assistant practitioners, and other health professionals.
About us
The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly with
visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million.
We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.
The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles.
Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
- Identity Checks
- Professional registration and qualification checks
- Employment history and reference checks
- Occupational Health clearance
- Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
- Right to work in the UK
For further information please visit:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
We reserve the right to close this advert early.
We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.
We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
- Identity Checks
- Professional registration and qualification checks
- Employment history and reference checks
- Occupational Health clearance
- Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
- Right to work in the UK
For further information please visit:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
We reserve the right to close this advert early.
We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.
We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Doctorate in Clinical or Counselling Psychology or equivalent
- Registered HCPC Practitioner Psychologist or BACP/UKCP registered equivalent
- Post Doctoral Training in Psychological Approaches to Physical Health
Desirable
- Other related qualifications to Masters or Doctorate Level
- Clinical Supervision Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Qualified Clinical/Counselling Psychologist/Psychological Therapist
- Experience in working in physical health psychological services
- Experience in working in acute medical settings both in and outpatient
- Experience in teaching and training
- Experience in clinical supervision of others
Desirable
- Experience in working in ME/CFS services
- Experience in working in integrated MDT
- Experience in working in highly pressured clinical environments
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Ability to analyse complex information in which expert opnion may differ to allow the formulation of the treatment plan
- Skills in providing consultation to professional and non-professional groups
- Highly developed skills in complex methods of psychological assessment and formulation
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable
- Knowledge and skills in implemntation of two or more psychological therapies
- Formal training in clinical supervision
Personal
Essential
- Evidence of passion for working in physical health psychology environments
- Ability to demonstrate self care and manage challenging environments
Desirable
- Demonstrates desire to add value to Adult ME/CFS service development
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Doctorate in Clinical or Counselling Psychology or equivalent
- Registered HCPC Practitioner Psychologist or BACP/UKCP registered equivalent
- Post Doctoral Training in Psychological Approaches to Physical Health
Desirable
- Other related qualifications to Masters or Doctorate Level
- Clinical Supervision Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Qualified Clinical/Counselling Psychologist/Psychological Therapist
- Experience in working in physical health psychological services
- Experience in working in acute medical settings both in and outpatient
- Experience in teaching and training
- Experience in clinical supervision of others
Desirable
- Experience in working in ME/CFS services
- Experience in working in integrated MDT
- Experience in working in highly pressured clinical environments
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Ability to analyse complex information in which expert opnion may differ to allow the formulation of the treatment plan
- Skills in providing consultation to professional and non-professional groups
- Highly developed skills in complex methods of psychological assessment and formulation
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable
- Knowledge and skills in implemntation of two or more psychological therapies
- Formal training in clinical supervision
Personal
Essential
- Evidence of passion for working in physical health psychology environments
- Ability to demonstrate self care and manage challenging environments
Desirable
- Demonstrates desire to add value to Adult ME/CFS service development
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).
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