Job summary
The psychological therapies Service (PTS) is a hospital-based service, offering treatment to both inpatients and outpatients from a wide range of medical specialities.
We are vibrant, multidisciplinary team which includes psychotherapists, counsellors, clinical and counselling psychologists, creative therapists and administrators.
You will become part of a small team of psychological staff embedded in the medical team working with oncology and palliative care patients. Each day will involve a mixture of inpatient and outpatient work. There a opportunities for creative, joint and group work.
You will be supported by the wider PTS team that has staff in other clinical areas at Basildon and across the other MSEFT sites. We prioritise supporting our staff and their development by providing both individual and group supervision as well as regular team discussions/ away days. We are looking for you to be an experienced, enthusiastic and highly motivated individual, who is resilient and able to meet the challenge of this complex work.
We require you to be able to work on their own imitative as well as in a team with a displayed interest in the link between physical and psychological health.
May close early due to number of applications
Main duties of the job
You will provide psychological screening, psychosocial information, assessment and treatment to patients and their families in the oncology and palliative care service.
To provide consultation around complex psychological issues to the wider multidisciplinary team by involvement in relevant MDT meetings.
You will offer training to staff on relevant psychological and mental health issues.
Ensure and help provide a coherent approach to supporting staff working in the area.
- To provide specialist input with clinical autonomy, working in ways which are sensitive to the needs of patients and staff from a wide range of racial, cultural and religious backgrounds.
About us
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.
We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.
We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Are you looking for an exciting Psychological Therapist role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you?
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Are you looking for an exciting Psychological Therapist role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you?
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- relevant professional accreditation
- degree level (1) or above (2) professional qualification as listed on Job specification
Desirable
- additional post qualification model , eg Act, Mindfulness, CBT, EMDR
Experience
Essential
- Clinical experience working with patients psychologically in a hospital setting
- Experience providing reflective practice to non psychologically trained staff
- Experience teaching non psychological professionals psychological concepts.
Desirable
- experience facilitating and working with patients in a group setting
- NHS experience
Skills
Essential
- Ability to present written material concisely and professionally
- Demonstrate relevance of experience and skills to job role on application form
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- relevant professional accreditation
- degree level (1) or above (2) professional qualification as listed on Job specification
Desirable
- additional post qualification model , eg Act, Mindfulness, CBT, EMDR
Experience
Essential
- Clinical experience working with patients psychologically in a hospital setting
- Experience providing reflective practice to non psychologically trained staff
- Experience teaching non psychological professionals psychological concepts.
Desirable
- experience facilitating and working with patients in a group setting
- NHS experience
Skills
Essential
- Ability to present written material concisely and professionally
- Demonstrate relevance of experience and skills to job role on application form
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).
