Job summary
This post will work mainly in the neuropsychology team but joint working across other pathways will be encouraged;
- Long term conditions service, working with the Wellbeing service
- Persistent Physical Symptoms Service (PPSS) for patients with Persistent pain (and Chronic Fatigue, CFS)
- Neuropsychology and Stroke Rehabilitation/Wellbeing
- Familiar Faces for patients who present frequently within the health care system (High Intensity Service Users)
- Maternal mental health
The service is considered locally and nationally as an exemplar service, offering new and innovative models of psychological care; we have good working relationships with commissioners. The post holder will become part of a team providing psychological care to patients with Neuropsychological difficulties on inpatient wards and in the community. They will work directly and indirectly, to provide:
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- Direct care for complex cases, including neuropsychological assessment and therapy, working with patients and their families
- Training in a range of psychological skills including CBT and cognitive rehabilitation skills, and skills in managing challenging behaviour after neurological illness forward and community rehabilitation health workers
- Consultancy to teams, MDTs, GPs etc,
- Supervision of other professionals, for example specialist nurses, in providing psychological care
- Providing group interventions with other AHP's
Further detail can be found in the attached job description.
Main duties of the job
Work is guided by precedent and clearly defined occupational policies, protocols, procedures and codes of conduct. The post holder is expected to work independently, using their discretion about when to refer to their manager. Duties fall under the following criteria;
Clinical
Teaching, Training and Supervision
Management, Recruitment, Policy and Service Development
IT Responsibilities
Research and Service Evaluation
General
A job description is included with this advert which details the full duties of this post.
About us
At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.
Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time':
- Being a clinically led organisation
- Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust
- A positive patient experience every time
- A great place to work
- Managing our money well
As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.
Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.
CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP
Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.
Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see ourPolicy for eligible vacancies.
AHP - Return to Practice Job Advert information(Please ask recruiting manager and delete if not appropriate) This role may be suitable for individuals Returning to Practice. Please speak to the recruiting manager for more information.
Disclosure and Barring Service:
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.
The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as followsif applicable to the post:
Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £5.90 = £27.40. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.
Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £5.90 = £55.40. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.
NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:
27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
Flexible working Scheme
NHS Discounts*
Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*
Excellent opportunities for development*
Competitive NHS Pension scheme
Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems
*Subject to eligibility
Important Information
Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.
If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.
Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.
CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP
Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.
Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see ourPolicy for eligible vacancies.
AHP - Return to Practice Job Advert information(Please ask recruiting manager and delete if not appropriate) This role may be suitable for individuals Returning to Practice. Please speak to the recruiting manager for more information.
Disclosure and Barring Service:
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.
The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as followsif applicable to the post:
Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £5.90 = £27.40. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.
Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £5.90 = £55.40. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.
NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:
27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
Flexible working Scheme
NHS Discounts*
Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*
Excellent opportunities for development*
Competitive NHS Pension scheme
Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems
*Subject to eligibility
Important Information
Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.
If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.
Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST Doctoral level training in clinical psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996) including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology as accredited by the BPS.
- HCPC registered.
- Prepared to undertake a substantial Post-doctoral training course(s) in one or more additional specialized areas of psychological practice, at least equivalent to a post-graduate diploma, or equivalent professional development achieved via an appropriately evaluated programme of specialist supervision, private study and development experiences.
Desirable
- Training and qualifications in mental capacity, stroke or neuropsychology.
- Post-qualification training in evidence based therapies e.g. EMDR, CFT, ACT.
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies in clients with cognitive and physical health difficulties and emotional distress.
- High level knowledge of the theory and practice of at least two specialised psychological therapies, for example EMDR, ACT, CFT or CBT
- Knowledge of research methodology, research design and data analysis as practiced within the clinical fields of psychological intervention.
- Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients across a range of care settings, e.g. outpatient, community, primary care and in patient settings.
- Experience of working with patients a wide range of psychological problems
- Experience of specialist clinical supervision in line with professional guidelines.
- Pre and post qualification and training experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, typically across the whole life course presenting problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity including maintaining
Desirable
- Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health.
- Knowledge of the biopsychosocial model and its application in a clinical setting.
- Knowledge of current local and national drivers and models for services and developments within the NHS
- Experience of teaching, training and/or supervision.
- Experience in the area of service of this post, specifically experience in working with patients where cognitive and/or physical impairment is present
- Experience of the application of psychological approaches in different cultural contexts.
- Experience of working with groups of service users
- Experience of MDT working in relation to long term conditions
Skills & Aptitudes
Essential
- Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration.
- Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS.
- Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups.
- Awareness of one's own psychological health and the capacity to take responsibility for appropriate preventative and/or therapeutic strategies.
- Ability to use computers efficiently for word processing and Email. Knowledge of Microsoft Office functions and a willingness to further develop these as required
- Ability to teach and train others, using a variety of complex multi-media materials suitable for presentations within public, professional and academic settings.
Desirable
- Ability to use computers to generate spreadsheets, graphs, etc.
Other Requirements
Essential
- Awareness of own strengths and limitations
- Ability and willingness to work flexibly across all service locations in Cumbria as appropriate and required by the service. Travelling independently without relying on public transport.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST Doctoral level training in clinical psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996) including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology as accredited by the BPS.
- HCPC registered.
- Prepared to undertake a substantial Post-doctoral training course(s) in one or more additional specialized areas of psychological practice, at least equivalent to a post-graduate diploma, or equivalent professional development achieved via an appropriately evaluated programme of specialist supervision, private study and development experiences.
Desirable
- Training and qualifications in mental capacity, stroke or neuropsychology.
- Post-qualification training in evidence based therapies e.g. EMDR, CFT, ACT.
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies in clients with cognitive and physical health difficulties and emotional distress.
- High level knowledge of the theory and practice of at least two specialised psychological therapies, for example EMDR, ACT, CFT or CBT
- Knowledge of research methodology, research design and data analysis as practiced within the clinical fields of psychological intervention.
- Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients across a range of care settings, e.g. outpatient, community, primary care and in patient settings.
- Experience of working with patients a wide range of psychological problems
- Experience of specialist clinical supervision in line with professional guidelines.
- Pre and post qualification and training experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, typically across the whole life course presenting problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity including maintaining
Desirable
- Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health.
- Knowledge of the biopsychosocial model and its application in a clinical setting.
- Knowledge of current local and national drivers and models for services and developments within the NHS
- Experience of teaching, training and/or supervision.
- Experience in the area of service of this post, specifically experience in working with patients where cognitive and/or physical impairment is present
- Experience of the application of psychological approaches in different cultural contexts.
- Experience of working with groups of service users
- Experience of MDT working in relation to long term conditions
Skills & Aptitudes
Essential
- Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration.
- Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS.
- Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups.
- Awareness of one's own psychological health and the capacity to take responsibility for appropriate preventative and/or therapeutic strategies.
- Ability to use computers efficiently for word processing and Email. Knowledge of Microsoft Office functions and a willingness to further develop these as required
- Ability to teach and train others, using a variety of complex multi-media materials suitable for presentations within public, professional and academic settings.
Desirable
- Ability to use computers to generate spreadsheets, graphs, etc.
Other Requirements
Essential
- Awareness of own strengths and limitations
- Ability and willingness to work flexibly across all service locations in Cumbria as appropriate and required by the service. Travelling independently without relying on public transport.
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).
