Job summary
A great opportunity has arisen for a Band 8a Clinical/Counselling/Health Psychologist to join the Living Well Cancer psychology team at North Bristol Trust. This post is substantive, for 22.5 hours per week and is embedded within a team of Clinical Health Psychologists working in the Anaesthetic, Surgical, Critical Care and Renal Directorate.
This post will join a team providing high quality, compassionate psychological care for patients who are living with or beyond a cancer diagnosis.
Main duties of the job
This post is part of a team providing high quality, compassionate psychological care for patients living with and beyond cancer, especially for those coping with more complex issues relating to their diagnosis, medical and surgical treatment. The main responsibilities include:
Individual assessment, (in-patients and out-patients), on care pathways for cancer
The post holder(s) work closely with other health care professionals (including the cancer physiotherapist, dietitian, support workers) and is part of a wider group of psychologists with whom day-to-day liaison is part of the role.
Tailored interventions, (1:1 and group), helping prepare for complex treatments and associated decision-making, enhancing long term adjustment and coping with aftermath issues such as trauma, fatigue, depressive reactions, fears of recurrence, engaging with surveillance plans and appropriate self-care.
Training and supervision of professional colleagues (1:1 and group) related to psychological aspects of cancer care
Working in partnership with former service users in a co-production model of service delivery
Working in partnership with other members of the MDT
About us
North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.
North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide specialist 1:1 and group-based interventions with adults living with and beyond cancer.
Under the direction of the Clinical psychology lead, integrate workflow with Psychology colleagues in this specialist area and others as appropriate, working collaboratively with case management arrangements within the team.
To provide 1:1 clinical supervision to psychology colleagues (e.g. assistant psychologist, trainee psychologists) and other health professionals.
To appropriately manage competing demands from multiple directions in circumstances where these demands will often exceed capacity, in liaison with, and supported by, professional line management.
To maintain flexibility for cross-cover as may be required to support the overall safety and continuity of services.
To provide advice, consultation and training on psychological care (e.g. adjustment to illness, treatment decision-making, trauma) for other health care professionals.
To maintain up-to-date records of clinical work, outcome, audit, and other data on direct patient work and other activities, as appropriate and in accordance with NBT and professional guidelines, making these available as appropriate and as requested by the clinical lead.
To participate in service development and research projects, working collaboratively with other team members and in accordance with any additional practice guidance as may be required by such protocols.
To be aware of and adhere to Trust and departmental policies and procedures and the professional practices for psychologists at NBT.
To liaise with other disciplines and agencies working in the specialism to promote effective interventions and ensure best practice.
To participate in training programmes, within the Trust as required, maintaining up to date status with mandatory training.
To undertake job planning and performance review for professional development with the Line Manager, maintaining this according to a formal cycle, usually revised annually, or more frequently as changing circumstances may require.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide specialist 1:1 and group-based interventions with adults living with and beyond cancer.
Under the direction of the Clinical psychology lead, integrate workflow with Psychology colleagues in this specialist area and others as appropriate, working collaboratively with case management arrangements within the team.
To provide 1:1 clinical supervision to psychology colleagues (e.g. assistant psychologist, trainee psychologists) and other health professionals.
To appropriately manage competing demands from multiple directions in circumstances where these demands will often exceed capacity, in liaison with, and supported by, professional line management.
To maintain flexibility for cross-cover as may be required to support the overall safety and continuity of services.
To provide advice, consultation and training on psychological care (e.g. adjustment to illness, treatment decision-making, trauma) for other health care professionals.
To maintain up-to-date records of clinical work, outcome, audit, and other data on direct patient work and other activities, as appropriate and in accordance with NBT and professional guidelines, making these available as appropriate and as requested by the clinical lead.
To participate in service development and research projects, working collaboratively with other team members and in accordance with any additional practice guidance as may be required by such protocols.
To be aware of and adhere to Trust and departmental policies and procedures and the professional practices for psychologists at NBT.
To liaise with other disciplines and agencies working in the specialism to promote effective interventions and ensure best practice.
To participate in training programmes, within the Trust as required, maintaining up to date status with mandatory training.
To undertake job planning and performance review for professional development with the Line Manager, maintaining this according to a formal cycle, usually revised annually, or more frequently as changing circumstances may require.
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Dr or equivalent in Clinical/ Counselling /Health Psychology
- Registered as a practitioner Psychologist with the HCPC
- Previous post qualification experience in working in an health care setting
- Experience in working with MDT's, including training and supporting other health care professionals
Desirable
- Experience working in a cancer service
- Experience of supervising other psychologists
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Dr or equivalent in Clinical/ Counselling /Health Psychology
- Registered as a practitioner Psychologist with the HCPC
- Previous post qualification experience in working in an health care setting
- Experience in working with MDT's, including training and supporting other health care professionals
Desirable
- Experience working in a cancer service
- Experience of supervising other psychologists
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).
