Job summary
This is a post in the Clinical Health Psychology Department of London's Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, based at St Mary's Hospital adjacent to Paddington Station but with potential to work at other of the trust's hospital sites (Hammersmith and Charing Cross). The postholder will focus on HIV & Sexual health patients, including neuropsychological assessment. There will be the opportunity to learn different aspects of health psychology, with some flexibility as to preference for specialisation. The post would therefore not only suit someone with experience in health psychology but also someone who would like to move into this area and develop their expertise.
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Main duties of the job
This is a post in the Clinical Health Psychology Department of London's Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, based at St Mary's Hospital adjacent to Paddington Station but with potential to work at other of the trust's hospital sites (Hammersmith and Charing Cross). The postholder will focus on HIV & Sexual health patients, including neuropsychological assessment. There will be the opportunity to learn different aspects of health psychology, with some flexibility as to preference for specialisation. The post would therefore not only suit someone with experience in health psychology but also someone who would like to move into this area and develop their expertise.
Health psychology is not about following a medical model, but about facilitating the delivery of physical healthcare by allowing all aspects of an individual's presentation to be considered. Hospital systems and clinicians are faced with complexity in many of their patients and value psychological expertise to help them offer good care. The field is developing apace and allows for innovative thinking and creative approaches. Since we follow patients over the course of their physical presentations, we are flexible in terms of the timings and the number of sessions offered, giving psychologists more freedom to achieve change which is meaningful to patient and therapist alike. Remote working is required by a number of patients, but the ability to attend in person is also necessary.
About us
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CNWL is recognised locally, nationally and internationally for providing high quality, innovative healthcare. We aim to employ in line with our values, our experts are frequently called upon to contribute to national health strategy & policy, & many models of our care have been adapted for use in other countries. With us, you will get -
A Trust committed to staff personal development, with a trust wide culture change and leadership programme that has staff wellbeing at its core.
An opportunity to work for one of the top 10NHS employers
Flexible working
Variety of work
Access to a variety of CPD opportunities.
As a Trust we are committed to investing in our staff through a range of initiatives, both profession-specific and organisation wide. Psychological professions staff are able to access a range of trust-wide CPD initiatives. We have partnered with Bespoke & Contextual Consulting to provide some of the profession specific CPD, alongside additional CPD sessions we commission as part of CNWL CPD programme for Psychological Professions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a post in the Clinical Health Psychology Department of Londons Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, based at St Marys Hospital adjacent to Paddington Station but with potential to work at other of the trusts hospital sites (Hammersmith and Charing Cross). The postholder will focus on HIV & Sexual health patients, including neuropsychological assessment. There will be the opportunity to learn different aspects of health psychology, with some flexibility as to preference for specialisation. The post would therefore not only suit someone with experience in health psychology but also someone who would like to move into this area and develop their expertise.
Health psychology is not about following a medical model, but about facilitating the delivery of physical healthcare by allowing all aspects of an individuals presentation to be considered. Hospital systems and clinicians are faced with complexity in many of their patients and value psychological expertise to help them offer good care. The field is developing apace and allows for innovative thinking and creative approaches. Since we follow patients over the course of their physical presentations, we are flexible in terms of the timings and the number of sessions offered, giving psychologists more freedom to achieve change which is meaningful to patient and therapist alike. Remote working is required by a number of patients, but the ability to attend in person is also necessary.
The postholder will find themselves in a supportive department with many opportunities for development. Intelligence, kindness and humour are required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a post in the Clinical Health Psychology Department of Londons Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, based at St Marys Hospital adjacent to Paddington Station but with potential to work at other of the trusts hospital sites (Hammersmith and Charing Cross). The postholder will focus on HIV & Sexual health patients, including neuropsychological assessment. There will be the opportunity to learn different aspects of health psychology, with some flexibility as to preference for specialisation. The post would therefore not only suit someone with experience in health psychology but also someone who would like to move into this area and develop their expertise.
Health psychology is not about following a medical model, but about facilitating the delivery of physical healthcare by allowing all aspects of an individuals presentation to be considered. Hospital systems and clinicians are faced with complexity in many of their patients and value psychological expertise to help them offer good care. The field is developing apace and allows for innovative thinking and creative approaches. Since we follow patients over the course of their physical presentations, we are flexible in terms of the timings and the number of sessions offered, giving psychologists more freedom to achieve change which is meaningful to patient and therapist alike. Remote working is required by a number of patients, but the ability to attend in person is also necessary.
The postholder will find themselves in a supportive department with many opportunities for development. Intelligence, kindness and humour are required.
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Post-graduate doctoral level training in clinical or counselling psychology (or its equivalent) as accredited by the British Psychological Society, or British Psychological Society Statement of Equivalence
- Registration with HCPC as a Practitioner Psychologist
Desirable
- Training in 3rd wave therapies
- Training in trauma-related therapies
Experience
Essential
- Experience of receiving clinical supervision across a range of client needs
- Experience of psychological assessment and treatment of clients with a range of psychological needs of a complex nature
- Experience of work in health psychology or other relevant area
- Experience that supports working with, and addressing issues of, diversity within local communities. This may have been gained through work, research, volunteering and / or lived experience
- Experience of developing and carrying out research projects
Desirable
- Experience of neuro-psychology assessment
Knowledge
Essential
- Theoretical knowledge of psychological processes that are relevant to physical health conditions
- 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.
- Knowledge of factors affecting acceptability and accessibility of mental health care.
Desirable
- Experience of treating trauma, especially in relation to physical health conditions or that might affect the treatment and management of a physical health condition
Skills
Essential
- To communicate complex and sensitive information with clients, carers and colleagues overcoming barriers to communication including sensory, and emotional difficulties, cultural differences and hostility to or rejection of information.
- To be able to suitably adapt and sensitively deliver psychological therapy across cultural and other differences.
- To plan allocation of tasks to assistant psychologists.
- To select and administer specialist psychological assessments, including neuropsychological tests, interpreting and integrating complex data that require analysis, interpretation and comparison, drawn from several sources.
- Well-developed IT skills including entry and analysis of research data.
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Post-graduate doctoral level training in clinical or counselling psychology (or its equivalent) as accredited by the British Psychological Society, or British Psychological Society Statement of Equivalence
- Registration with HCPC as a Practitioner Psychologist
Desirable
- Training in 3rd wave therapies
- Training in trauma-related therapies
Experience
Essential
- Experience of receiving clinical supervision across a range of client needs
- Experience of psychological assessment and treatment of clients with a range of psychological needs of a complex nature
- Experience of work in health psychology or other relevant area
- Experience that supports working with, and addressing issues of, diversity within local communities. This may have been gained through work, research, volunteering and / or lived experience
- Experience of developing and carrying out research projects
Desirable
- Experience of neuro-psychology assessment
Knowledge
Essential
- Theoretical knowledge of psychological processes that are relevant to physical health conditions
- 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.
- Knowledge of factors affecting acceptability and accessibility of mental health care.
Desirable
- Experience of treating trauma, especially in relation to physical health conditions or that might affect the treatment and management of a physical health condition
Skills
Essential
- To communicate complex and sensitive information with clients, carers and colleagues overcoming barriers to communication including sensory, and emotional difficulties, cultural differences and hostility to or rejection of information.
- To be able to suitably adapt and sensitively deliver psychological therapy across cultural and other differences.
- To plan allocation of tasks to assistant psychologists.
- To select and administer specialist psychological assessments, including neuropsychological tests, interpreting and integrating complex data that require analysis, interpretation and comparison, drawn from several sources.
- Well-developed IT skills including entry and analysis of research data.
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).
