Job summary
Are you looking for your next career move? An exciting new opportunity has arisen for an experienced and qualified psychologist (with HCPC registration) to join a friendly and dynamic team at a leading London Hospital
Kings College Hospital is looking to recruit an enthusiastic and experienced individual for Highly Specialist Practitioner Psychologist role based in the Department of Rheumatology at Denmark Hill. The Department provides highly specialist services within the care group of non-acute specialty medicine. The clinical staff includes 9 Consultant Rheumatologists, 3 Specialist Registrars, 2 Clinical Fellows, a Band 8a rheumatology matron and 4 specialist nurses. The Department of Rheumatology is involved in treating a wide range of inflammatory conditions. There are also specialist clinics in early inflammatory arthritis, connective tissue disease, vasculitis and myositis. The majority of the clinical work is outpatient based and there are ward rounds for review of inpatients.
The successful candidate will join the Rheumatology Multi-Disciplinary Team to provide psychological expertise and fulfil the key aspects of the role outlined in the job description. They will work alongside a friendly and innovative group of psychologists and psychotherapists with different medical specialties.
Please note: This role requires someone who is a qualified psychologist with HCPC registration.
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the job
- To provide a highly specialist integrated psychological support service for rheumatology patients which includes specialist assessment, treatment, planning, implementation and monitoring of outcomes.
- To support and enable other staff, service users and carers from diverse backgrounds to flourish, by helping to create a psychologically safe environment.
- To provide clinical supervision and consultation as appropriate, functioning as a lead specialist in the psychological aspects of the care and treatment of adult rheumatology patients.
- To undertake service evaluation, audit, research and policy development.
About us
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and around 14,000 staff based across 5 main sites in South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local hospital services across its different sites, and specialist services from King's College Hospital (KCH) sites at Denmark Hill in Camberwell and at the Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH) site in Bromley.
King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
The trust-wide strategy Strong Roots, Global Reachis our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we can take Team King's to another level.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical and Client Care
- To provide highly specialist expertise in the psychological care of adult patients in rheumatology services on an inpatient and outpatient basis.
- To provide highly specialist psychological assessments, formulations and to select and deliver evidence-based psychological treatments for rheumatology patients across KCH experiencing a range of psychological needs including adjustment difficulties, emotional distress in relation to their illness, depression, anxiety, poor treatment adherence and issues related to life choices.
Contributing to team or service clinical functioning
- To contribute to the delivery of accessible and acceptable services to diverse local communities.
- To be proactive in challenging discrimination and support the development of culturally competent services.
Management and supervision
- To be responsible for the allocation and/or clinical supervision of the work of any trainee or assistant psychologists attached to the service with support from a more senior psychologist.
- To supervise any trainee applied psychologists within own area of specialism.
- To provide supervision for the psychological work of other multi-disciplinary staff as appropriate.
Teaching and Training
- To undertake occasional teaching and training of pre and post- qualification psychologists and specialized training to other professions as appropriate.
- To contribute to the development of the knowledge and skills base within the rheumatology service by maintaining an active awareness of current developments in psychology and rheumatology, and by implementing knowledge gained in practice.
Benefits of working with Kings College Hospital
- Excellent Career Development
- Salary Exchange for Additional Benefits
- Excellent Pension Scheme with Employer Contributions
- Shopping Discounts
- Support Groups & Wellbeing Schemes
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical and Client Care
- To provide highly specialist expertise in the psychological care of adult patients in rheumatology services on an inpatient and outpatient basis.
- To provide highly specialist psychological assessments, formulations and to select and deliver evidence-based psychological treatments for rheumatology patients across KCH experiencing a range of psychological needs including adjustment difficulties, emotional distress in relation to their illness, depression, anxiety, poor treatment adherence and issues related to life choices.
Contributing to team or service clinical functioning
- To contribute to the delivery of accessible and acceptable services to diverse local communities.
- To be proactive in challenging discrimination and support the development of culturally competent services.
Management and supervision
- To be responsible for the allocation and/or clinical supervision of the work of any trainee or assistant psychologists attached to the service with support from a more senior psychologist.
- To supervise any trainee applied psychologists within own area of specialism.
- To provide supervision for the psychological work of other multi-disciplinary staff as appropriate.
Teaching and Training
- To undertake occasional teaching and training of pre and post- qualification psychologists and specialized training to other professions as appropriate.
- To contribute to the development of the knowledge and skills base within the rheumatology service by maintaining an active awareness of current developments in psychology and rheumatology, and by implementing knowledge gained in practice.
Benefits of working with Kings College Hospital
- Excellent Career Development
- Salary Exchange for Additional Benefits
- Excellent Pension Scheme with Employer Contributions
- Shopping Discounts
- Support Groups & Wellbeing Schemes
Person Specification
Essential Criteria
Essential
- Entry-level qualification in Applied Psychology (professional Doctorate, or combination of MSc plus PG Diploma level additional training) that has been accepted by the HCPC for purposes of professional registration.
- Completed training course in clinical supervision.
- Registered with the HCPC as Practitioner Psychologist, and evidence of continuing professional development as required by the HCPC.
- Additional training in a specialised area of psychological practice through formal post-qualification training (PG Diploma or equivalent), OR a combination of specialist short courses, or an evidenced portfolio of supervised practice-based learning in a specialist area of clinical practice, assessed by an experienced clinical supervisor to be of equal level to a Postgraduate Diploma.
Desirable
- Competence and/or specialist training in models of health psychology and/or behaviour change (e.g., motivational interviewing)
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of having worked with people with medical conditions as a clinical specialist under supervision
- Experience of working in multidisciplinary teams with colleagues from a range of disciplines.
- Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients with a range of complex psychological and physical health needs.
- Experience of supervising assistant and trainee psychologists having completed the relevant training.
Desirable
- Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients with a range of psychological needs specifically related rheumatological conditions and/or pain.
- Interest and/or experience in implementing service improvements
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological assessments and interventions including for those living with complex medical conditions
- Advanced knowledge of psychological assessment and clinical psychometrics.
- Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health issues, child and adult protection, and equalities
- Doctoral level knowledge of psychological research methodology and complex statistical analysis.
Desirable
- A good understanding of models of health psychology in addition to models of psychopathology.
- Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies in rheumatological conditions and/or pain.
Person Specification
Essential Criteria
Essential
- Entry-level qualification in Applied Psychology (professional Doctorate, or combination of MSc plus PG Diploma level additional training) that has been accepted by the HCPC for purposes of professional registration.
- Completed training course in clinical supervision.
- Registered with the HCPC as Practitioner Psychologist, and evidence of continuing professional development as required by the HCPC.
- Additional training in a specialised area of psychological practice through formal post-qualification training (PG Diploma or equivalent), OR a combination of specialist short courses, or an evidenced portfolio of supervised practice-based learning in a specialist area of clinical practice, assessed by an experienced clinical supervisor to be of equal level to a Postgraduate Diploma.
Desirable
- Competence and/or specialist training in models of health psychology and/or behaviour change (e.g., motivational interviewing)
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of having worked with people with medical conditions as a clinical specialist under supervision
- Experience of working in multidisciplinary teams with colleagues from a range of disciplines.
- Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients with a range of complex psychological and physical health needs.
- Experience of supervising assistant and trainee psychologists having completed the relevant training.
Desirable
- Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients with a range of psychological needs specifically related rheumatological conditions and/or pain.
- Interest and/or experience in implementing service improvements
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological assessments and interventions including for those living with complex medical conditions
- Advanced knowledge of psychological assessment and clinical psychometrics.
- Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health issues, child and adult protection, and equalities
- Doctoral level knowledge of psychological research methodology and complex statistical analysis.
Desirable
- A good understanding of models of health psychology in addition to models of psychopathology.
- Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies in rheumatological conditions and/or pain.
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).
