Job summary
There is an exciting opportunity to be part of our team at King's College Hospital. We are looking for a diabetes psychologist who could be part of an international research trial supporting the rollout of the HARPdoc programme (Hypoglycaemia Awareness Restoration Programme, despite optimised care). HARPdoc is a psychoeducational group programme for people with impaired awareness of hypoglycaemia. More information about the programme can be found here:https://www.harpdoc.org/
The funding is for 0.2 wte 8A, starting as soon as possible, or by August 2025 at the latest
The work would involve learning about the HARPdoc model, input into the design of an online training course for Health Care Professionals; training of diabetes educators in Australia, UK, US and offering supervision during the trial.
This would be a great fit for someone who has experience of diabetes psychology clinically, can work flexibly and online, and is interested in applying psychological theory/practice to developing a group intervention - learning about the process from research to clinical delivery. It would also suit someone who is interested in sharing psychology skills and thinking about how to support the needs of our non-mental health colleagues.
Main duties of the job
This post will involve learning about the HARPdoc model, input into the design of an online training course for diabetes educators and offering support and supervision to the CLEAR research centres and educators. This work will provide the foundation for HARPdoc to be offered to other clinical centres and possibly ongoing support and supervision work for these centres.
The overall summary of the Highly Specialist Practitioner Psychologist role within this post may include the following:
Learn about the HARPdoc model, training and supervision processes
Co-design online training programme
Co-deliver online training workshops
Maintain research e-storage
Carry out competency assessments and give feedback to diabetes educators
Supervise HARPdoc Educators during the CLEAR trial
Deliver HARPdoc support session to relatives or train centre psychologists to deliver this
Attend research supervision
Contribute to any related publications/presentations (as needed)
During delivery of educator training courses and supervision of patient-participant courses, there is a need for flexible working, in order to accommodate working across international time zones. It is expected that relevant schedules will be arranged in advance, with consideration given to the time needs of all, including the post holder
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£1.8 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is 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 aim to take Team King's to another level.
We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical and Client Care
To provide specialist supervision to diabetes educators that may include formulations, intervention suggestions, revision of communication skills and signposting for HARPdoc clients.
To suggest culturally appropriate psychological interventions with carers or families of referred clients when required.
To assess and monitor risk and draw up appropriate risk management plans.
Key Working Relationships
The successful candidate will be employed by Kings College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and will work closely with diabetes centre colleagues, psychology and psychotherapy colleagues at both King's College Hospital (KCH) and South London and the Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (SLaM) and wider mental health and social work colleagues at both KCH, SLaM and partner NHS Trusts. This particular post will work directly under the supervision and guidance of the HARPdoc senior psychologist and closely with other members of the KCH HARPdoc team and CLEAR researchers.
Teaching and Training
To provide occasional specialist training in psychological approaches to care to other professions as appropriate.
To disseminate research and service evaluation findings through presentations and published articles.
Record-keeping and Information Governance
To ensure that all information generated by own work is recorded as required by Trust policies and local procedures.
To maintain the highest standards of clinical record keeping and report writing, according to professional and Trust guidelines, including electronic data entry.
Maintaining professional standards and continuing professional development
To receive regular clinical and professional supervision from a more senior psychologist according to HCPC and Trust guidelines.
To ensure own Continuing Professional Development in line with BPS and Trust Personal Development Plan requirements and the HCPC Standards for Continuing Professional Development.
To maintain an up-to-date knowledge of current developments in professional and clinical practice and of relevant legislation and policies.
To comply with the HCPC Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics and Standards of Proficiency, and ensure professional development in line with these.
To adhere to the BPSs Professional Practice Guidelines and Trust policies and procedures.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical and Client Care
To provide specialist supervision to diabetes educators that may include formulations, intervention suggestions, revision of communication skills and signposting for HARPdoc clients.
To suggest culturally appropriate psychological interventions with carers or families of referred clients when required.
To assess and monitor risk and draw up appropriate risk management plans.
Key Working Relationships
The successful candidate will be employed by Kings College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and will work closely with diabetes centre colleagues, psychology and psychotherapy colleagues at both King's College Hospital (KCH) and South London and the Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (SLaM) and wider mental health and social work colleagues at both KCH, SLaM and partner NHS Trusts. This particular post will work directly under the supervision and guidance of the HARPdoc senior psychologist and closely with other members of the KCH HARPdoc team and CLEAR researchers.
Teaching and Training
To provide occasional specialist training in psychological approaches to care to other professions as appropriate.
To disseminate research and service evaluation findings through presentations and published articles.
Record-keeping and Information Governance
To ensure that all information generated by own work is recorded as required by Trust policies and local procedures.
To maintain the highest standards of clinical record keeping and report writing, according to professional and Trust guidelines, including electronic data entry.
Maintaining professional standards and continuing professional development
To receive regular clinical and professional supervision from a more senior psychologist according to HCPC and Trust guidelines.
To ensure own Continuing Professional Development in line with BPS and Trust Personal Development Plan requirements and the HCPC Standards for Continuing Professional Development.
To maintain an up-to-date knowledge of current developments in professional and clinical practice and of relevant legislation and policies.
To comply with the HCPC Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics and Standards of Proficiency, and ensure professional development in line with these.
To adhere to the BPSs Professional Practice Guidelines and Trust policies and procedures.
Person Specification
essential
Essential
- Registered Clinical Psychologist
- Expressing a desire to mentor others
Desirable
- Experience with working with people with Diabetes
- Experience with working with people with long term conditions
- Experience with writing content to be used for teaching others
- Experience with mentoring colleagues
Person Specification
essential
Essential
- Registered Clinical Psychologist
- Expressing a desire to mentor others
Desirable
- Experience with working with people with Diabetes
- Experience with working with people with long term conditions
- Experience with writing content to be used for teaching others
- Experience with mentoring colleagues
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).
