Job summary
A opportunity has arisen for a Clinical /Counselling Psychologist looking for experience within the North Bristol Trust, to join a team of Clinical Health Psychologists working in the Anaesthesia, Surgery, Critical Care and Renal division. The main area of work will be 3 days with the bariatric surgery team, but there is potential to make this a full time post by combining it with other vacant posts within the ASCR directorate. . This post is particularly suited to a recently qualified psychologist whose aim, at this stage of their career, is to further strengthen their clinical skills and breadth of experience in health psychology settings.
The post holder will be one of 4 psychologists dedicated to the bariatric surgery and weight management MDT which is recognised as a leading obesity management centre by the European association for the Study of Obesity (EASO). Southmead Hospital is a major centre for acute care in the Southwest of England and one of the most advanced in Europe, employing approximately 65 psychologists. We enjoy close links with the two universities in Bristol and in Bath including teaching and placements for local post-graduate training schemes in Clinical Psychology, Health Psychology, Counselling Psychology and Neuropsychology. BABCP supervision is available for those aiming to progress to accreditation.
Main duties of the job
The Post Holder will provide specialist professional input within bariatric surgery and weight management. The post holder may provide psychological expertise for the care of people with obesity, at any stage of their journey within the weight management and bariatric surgical service. The scope can extend to the support of staff and relatives, the promotion of psychologically informed and sophisticated systems of care and service development.
About us
The post holder will participate in the advancement of the North Bristol NHS Trust strategy and objectives.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will:
- Provide specialist psychological assessment and interventions as part of the
overall care pathway for patients in the Weight Management and Bariatric Surgery Service in the ASCR division of North Bristol NHS Trust, in close liaison with the rest of the team and its leadership.
- Provide and co-ordinate psychological care for patients, working alongside other health professionals, as appropriate.
- Take responsibility for ensuring the quality and safety of psychological care, in all aspects of work.
- Undertake other work as required, in agreement with the line manager/ ASCR psychology lead.
- Undertake clinical governance processes, service meetings, clinical audit, the development and observation of service standards, improvement initiatives, and observe local and national guidance which are integrated within clinical activity as appropriate.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will:
- Provide specialist psychological assessment and interventions as part of the
overall care pathway for patients in the Weight Management and Bariatric Surgery Service in the ASCR division of North Bristol NHS Trust, in close liaison with the rest of the team and its leadership.
- Provide and co-ordinate psychological care for patients, working alongside other health professionals, as appropriate.
- Take responsibility for ensuring the quality and safety of psychological care, in all aspects of work.
- Undertake other work as required, in agreement with the line manager/ ASCR psychology lead.
- Undertake clinical governance processes, service meetings, clinical audit, the development and observation of service standards, improvement initiatives, and observe local and national guidance which are integrated within clinical activity as appropriate.
Person Specification
essential
Essential
- Doctorate or equivalent Clinical/ Counselling Psychologist
Desirable
- Experience in working in health psychology
- knowledge of Obesity / Eating Disorders
Person Specification
essential
Essential
- Doctorate or equivalent Clinical/ Counselling Psychologist
Desirable
- Experience in working in health psychology
- knowledge of Obesity / Eating Disorders
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).
