Job summary
A unique opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Psychologist with clinically relevant experience, to join the East Midlands Cancer Alliance Centre for Psychosocial Health, providing a remote clinical psychology service for people affected by cancer across the East Midlands. This project is funded by NHS England / East Midlands Cancer Alliance.
We are looking for a compassionate, enthusiastic, flexible individual, who works to high standards. You will have excellent communication skills and a demonstrable interest in working to improve the lives of people with cancer.
The wider Physical Health Psychology Service consists of Clinical, Counselling, and Health Psychologists working across physical health specialties and staff wellbeing remotely across the East Midlands and at Sherwood Forest Hospitals Trust and John Eastwood Hospice. You will be part of a highly supportive and innovative team who are committed to offering an excellent service to patients and staff in physical healthcare settings.
*We expect a high level of interest in this post. As such, we may close the vacancy earlier than the application date. Please ensure you application demonstrates how your skills and experience meet the essential criteria for the post.
Main duties of the job
You will support the project team of clinical psychologists to improve access to psychological support for people diagnosed with cancer. You will carry out a range of clinically related tasks, as well as general project administration. The post holder will also support outcome data collection and analysis for audits and service evaluation. You will support the delivery of psychological assessments and interventions to patients and the development, delivery and evaluation of a training package for multidisciplinary staff. As a remotely delivered project, you will be expected to work from home, with monthly in person attendance if required across the East Midlands.
About us
Nottinghamshire Healthcare employs over 10,000 colleagues who help #MakeADifference every day. We provide intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire and South Yorkshire. Care is delivered from over 120 sites within the community from acute settings and across low, medium and high secure environments including prisons.
As one of the largest mental health and community trusts in the East Midlands and one of the biggest employers in Nottinghamshire. We are also home to national and regional services such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.
We are committed to flexible and agile working, including the opportunity to join our bank.
Your health and wellbeing is our priority and as such we invest significantly in this via our in-house Occupational Health Service, Staff Counselling Service and Health and Wellbeing Team.
We offer a number of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) groups, our Green Champions Network, Freedom to Speak Up Network. Health and Wellbeing Champions Network and Menopause Champions. We provide care to a diverse range of communities and are passionate about supporting diversity and inclusion in the Trust.
If you believe in our values of Trust, Honesty, Respect, Compassion and Teamwork, then we would love to hear from you!#TeamNottsHC
Job description
Job responsibilities
Qualifications - Essential Psychology honours degree 2:1 or higher, meeting the requirements for graduate basis for registration with the British Psychological Society. Candidates with 2:2 degree will be considered if they have completed a postgraduate course (MSc or PhD level)
Qualifications - Desirable
Postgraduate qualification in Psychology (e.g. MSc or PhD) Short courses e.g. CBT, ACT, trauma, understanding complex clinical presentations
Experience - Essential
Clinically relevant postgraduate work experience Experience of using SPSS/R Studio/STATA, Excel and Word
Experience - Desirable
Experience of working in physical healthcare setting/adult mental health. Experience of NHS clinical psychology services Experience of managing a large database of data Experience of working with multi-disciplinary staff teams Experience of using remote methods of communication (video/telephone) to support patients/carers
Knowledge - Essential
Knowledge of psychological assessment and intervention Knowledge of database management using SPSS/Excel
Knowledge - Desirable
Knowledge of common mental health difficulties Knowledge of the impact of cancer or other long-term/life limiting conditions Knowledge of applied psychological models e.g. CBT Knowledge about clinical psychology and interest in pursuing a future career in these areas
Skills - Essential
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written Numeracy, data collection and analysis skills using SPSS/Excel, report writing skills Ability to reflect on practice and accept clinical supervision Good team working and interpersonal skills, reliable, creative and punctual A professional approach to work, and works within service and policy guidelines e.g. confidentiality, attendance, leave, conduct
Skills - Desirable
Understanding of ethical issues in clinical research practice Evaluation of outcome measures Presentation and training skills
Contractual Requirements - Essential
A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010. Able to travel to Kings Mill Hospital and other locations across the East Midlands if required and attend an induction programme at Duncan Macmillan House Willing to undergo DBS check Ability to carry out work from home in a confidential and professional manner Adequate and reliable home broadband connection to enable consistency in remote working
Physical Requirements - Essential
Has the physical ability to perform the full range of duties, including sustained periods sitting at a computer
Job description
Job responsibilities
Qualifications - Essential Psychology honours degree 2:1 or higher, meeting the requirements for graduate basis for registration with the British Psychological Society. Candidates with 2:2 degree will be considered if they have completed a postgraduate course (MSc or PhD level)
Qualifications - Desirable
Postgraduate qualification in Psychology (e.g. MSc or PhD) Short courses e.g. CBT, ACT, trauma, understanding complex clinical presentations
Experience - Essential
Clinically relevant postgraduate work experience Experience of using SPSS/R Studio/STATA, Excel and Word
Experience - Desirable
Experience of working in physical healthcare setting/adult mental health. Experience of NHS clinical psychology services Experience of managing a large database of data Experience of working with multi-disciplinary staff teams Experience of using remote methods of communication (video/telephone) to support patients/carers
Knowledge - Essential
Knowledge of psychological assessment and intervention Knowledge of database management using SPSS/Excel
Knowledge - Desirable
Knowledge of common mental health difficulties Knowledge of the impact of cancer or other long-term/life limiting conditions Knowledge of applied psychological models e.g. CBT Knowledge about clinical psychology and interest in pursuing a future career in these areas
Skills - Essential
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written Numeracy, data collection and analysis skills using SPSS/Excel, report writing skills Ability to reflect on practice and accept clinical supervision Good team working and interpersonal skills, reliable, creative and punctual A professional approach to work, and works within service and policy guidelines e.g. confidentiality, attendance, leave, conduct
Skills - Desirable
Understanding of ethical issues in clinical research practice Evaluation of outcome measures Presentation and training skills
Contractual Requirements - Essential
A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010. Able to travel to Kings Mill Hospital and other locations across the East Midlands if required and attend an induction programme at Duncan Macmillan House Willing to undergo DBS check Ability to carry out work from home in a confidential and professional manner Adequate and reliable home broadband connection to enable consistency in remote working
Physical Requirements - Essential
Has the physical ability to perform the full range of duties, including sustained periods sitting at a computer
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Psychology honours degree 2:1 or higher, meeting the requirements for graduate basis for registration with the British Psychological Society. Candidates with 2:2 degree will be considered if they have completed a postgraduate course (MSc or PhD level)
Desirable
- Postgraduate qualification in Psychology (e.g. MSc or PhD)
- Short courses e.g. CBT, ACT, trauma, understanding complex clinical presentations
Experience
Essential
- Clinically relevant postgraduate work experience
- Experience in the role of assistant psychologist or similar
- Experience of using SPSS/R Studio, Excel and Word
Desirable
- Experience of working with people with psychological problems as a result of a cancer diagnosis or treatment
- Experience of NHS clinical psychology services
- Experience of managing a large database of data
- Experience of working with multi-disciplinary staff teams
- Experience of using remote methods of communication (video/telephone) to support patients/carers
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of basic interviewing/counselling skills
- Knowledge of psychological assessment and intervention
- Knowledge of psychology applied to health care
- Knowledge of applied psychological models e.g. CBT, ACT etc
- Knowledge of database management using SPSS/Excel
Desirable
- Knowledge of common mental health difficulties
- Knowledge of the impact of cancer or other long-term/life limiting conditions
- Knowledge about clinical psychology and interest in pursuing a future career in these areas
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
- Numeracy, data collection and analysis skills using SPSS/Excel, report writing skills
- Ability to reflect on practice and accept clinical supervision
- Good team working and interpersonal skills, reliable, creative and punctual
- A professional approach to work, and works within service and policy guidelines e.g. confidentiality, attendance, leave, conduct
Desirable
- Understanding of ethical issues in clinical research practice
- Evaluation of outcome measures
- Presentation and training skills
Contractual requirements
Essential
- Ability to carry out work from home in a confidential and professional manner
- Adequate and reliable home broadband connection to enable consistency in remote working
Physical requirements
Essential
- Has the physical ability to perform the full range of duties, including sustained periods sitting at a computer
Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Psychology honours degree 2:1 or higher, meeting the requirements for graduate basis for registration with the British Psychological Society. Candidates with 2:2 degree will be considered if they have completed a postgraduate course (MSc or PhD level)
Desirable
- Postgraduate qualification in Psychology (e.g. MSc or PhD)
- Short courses e.g. CBT, ACT, trauma, understanding complex clinical presentations
Experience
Essential
- Clinically relevant postgraduate work experience
- Experience in the role of assistant psychologist or similar
- Experience of using SPSS/R Studio, Excel and Word
Desirable
- Experience of working with people with psychological problems as a result of a cancer diagnosis or treatment
- Experience of NHS clinical psychology services
- Experience of managing a large database of data
- Experience of working with multi-disciplinary staff teams
- Experience of using remote methods of communication (video/telephone) to support patients/carers
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of basic interviewing/counselling skills
- Knowledge of psychological assessment and intervention
- Knowledge of psychology applied to health care
- Knowledge of applied psychological models e.g. CBT, ACT etc
- Knowledge of database management using SPSS/Excel
Desirable
- Knowledge of common mental health difficulties
- Knowledge of the impact of cancer or other long-term/life limiting conditions
- Knowledge about clinical psychology and interest in pursuing a future career in these areas
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
- Numeracy, data collection and analysis skills using SPSS/Excel, report writing skills
- Ability to reflect on practice and accept clinical supervision
- Good team working and interpersonal skills, reliable, creative and punctual
- A professional approach to work, and works within service and policy guidelines e.g. confidentiality, attendance, leave, conduct
Desirable
- Understanding of ethical issues in clinical research practice
- Evaluation of outcome measures
- Presentation and training skills
Contractual requirements
Essential
- Ability to carry out work from home in a confidential and professional manner
- Adequate and reliable home broadband connection to enable consistency in remote working
Physical requirements
Essential
- Has the physical ability to perform the full range of duties, including sustained periods sitting at a computer
Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation
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).
