Job summary
We are looking for a motivated Clinical Psychologist to join the Department of Psychological Services within Hull University Teaching Hospitals Trust (HUTH).
The post holder will provide a high-quality service to people with acquired brain injuries but may also have the opportunity to work with patients with other complex medical needs.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will work with both inpatients and outpatients with acquired brain injuries, mainly based at Castle Hill Hospital in Cottingham, but may be required to travel across sites providing a high quality, specialist, applied psychology service to patients, their families and carers.
Neuropsychological skills and experience are desirable but not essential, as the post holder will be fully trained and supervised by a qualified consultant clinical neuropsychologist.
The post holder will support psychological practice within the Trust through consultation, supervision, formulation and training.
They will participate in systematic clinical governance and, where necessary, contribute to the clinical supervision of assistants, trainees and more junior psychological practitioners, as well as other staff.
The post holder will utilise research skills for audit, service development and research within the area served by the team/service. There will be opportunities for CPD and training as appropriate.
About us
The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion.
Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.
Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH.
As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.
We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Partnership and our community.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
We welcome applications from candidates who require Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship to work in the UK, and these will be considered alongside all other applications in line with our commitment to equality and inclusion.
Applicants can determine their potential eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship by reviewing the Skilled Worker Visa criteria set out by UKVI on the gov.uk website
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
We welcome applications from candidates who require Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship to work in the UK, and these will be considered alongside all other applications in line with our commitment to equality and inclusion.
Applicants can determine their potential eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship by reviewing the Skilled Worker Visa criteria set out by UKVI on the gov.uk website
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Post-graduate doctoral level training in clinical psychology as accredited by the BPS
- Registered Clinical Psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council
Desirable
- Post doctoral training in clinical neuropsychology
- Formal training in one or more therapeutic approaches (e.g. CBT)
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience of working clinically with individuals in a health setting
- Skills in using complex methods of psychological assessment and intervention e.g. cognitive behavioural therapy, ACT, CFT.
- Experience of teaching, training and providing clinical supervision
Desirable
- Experience of working with patients with neurological problems
- Experience of working with challenging behaviour
- Knowledge of relevant legislation and implications for clinical practice
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Post-graduate doctoral level training in clinical psychology as accredited by the BPS
- Registered Clinical Psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council
Desirable
- Post doctoral training in clinical neuropsychology
- Formal training in one or more therapeutic approaches (e.g. CBT)
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience of working clinically with individuals in a health setting
- Skills in using complex methods of psychological assessment and intervention e.g. cognitive behavioural therapy, ACT, CFT.
- Experience of teaching, training and providing clinical supervision
Desirable
- Experience of working with patients with neurological problems
- Experience of working with challenging behaviour
- Knowledge of relevant legislation and implications for clinical practice
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).
