Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Consultant
Psychologist to play a pivotal role in developing and leading a new adult
psycho-oncology service for people affected by cancer in County Durham and
Darlington.
You will have considerable experience of delivering
complex psychological support programmes and of service development. You will
be able to demonstrate effective working relationships across organisations and
boundaries and be motivated to make a difference.
Main duties of the job
Lead on the development of a specialist psycho-oncology
service for people affected by cancer in County Durham and Darlington.
Work collaboratively with key stakeholders to develop a
business case for a sustainable service model, ensuring psychological care and
support is embedded within all cancer pathways.
Deliver strategic leadership and guidance to senior
management, service leads and multi-disciplinary teams working with cancer
patients.
Maintain a highly specialist caseload including patient
assessment, formulation, treatment and onward referral.
Work closely with psychology peers across the
North East and North Cumbria to ensure consistency and equity of service
provision across the geographical footprint.
About us
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You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented
From April 1 2024 we are unable to offer sponsorship for healthcare roles that do not meet the minimum salary £23,200, If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post. Pay award Pending
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Job description
Job responsibilities
The Consultant Psychologist will play a pivotal role in
developing and leading a new adult psycho-oncology service for people affected
by cancer in County Durham and Darlington.
They will be highly motivated and will develop effective working
relationships across organisations and boundaries.
This role will bring senior clinical and wider-professional
expertise and leadership to the development of a high-quality psycho-oncology
service for people with cancer. The role will be vital in connecting teams and
professionals across organisations and care settings which aims to improve
access and support to patients with psychological issues throughout and
following their cancer journey.
The post-holder will work closely with clinical leads, multi-disciplinary
teams and service managers across County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation
Trust (CDDFT), providing clinical leadership and guidance to ensure the needs
of people affected by cancer are supported.
The Consultant Psychologist will hold an active
caseload, delivering highly specialist assessments and interventions for people
affected by cancer, as well as contributing to research, training, and service
development to enhance psycho-oncology delivery and care within the
organisation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Consultant Psychologist will play a pivotal role in
developing and leading a new adult psycho-oncology service for people affected
by cancer in County Durham and Darlington.
They will be highly motivated and will develop effective working
relationships across organisations and boundaries.
This role will bring senior clinical and wider-professional
expertise and leadership to the development of a high-quality psycho-oncology
service for people with cancer. The role will be vital in connecting teams and
professionals across organisations and care settings which aims to improve
access and support to patients with psychological issues throughout and
following their cancer journey.
The post-holder will work closely with clinical leads, multi-disciplinary
teams and service managers across County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation
Trust (CDDFT), providing clinical leadership and guidance to ensure the needs
of people affected by cancer are supported.
The Consultant Psychologist will hold an active
caseload, delivering highly specialist assessments and interventions for people
affected by cancer, as well as contributing to research, training, and service
development to enhance psycho-oncology delivery and care within the
organisation.
Person Specification
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to
- Plan, deliver, manage and develop a specialist service
- Demonstrate specialist skills, knowledge and expertise in psychology
- Analyse, manage and communicate complex, multifactorial information from a range of sources.
- Support and coordinate the work of a psycho oncology team.
- Identify and employ clinical governance mechanisms for the support and maintenance of clinical practice.
- Provide advice, expertise and consultation to professional and non-professional groups
- Incorporate legislation relating to the provision of a psychology service and the implications for clinical practice.
- Formulate creative and flexible solutions to complex problems
- Teach and train others
- Utilise advanced IT skills
Special Requirements
Essential
- Credible and motivational leader with ability to engage key stakeholders at all levels and across disciplines
- Resiliance to manage and prioritise conflicting deadlines and pressures
- Drive and enthusiasm to ensure the psycho oncology services is developed and continually improved
- Confidence and drive to succeed and overcome challenges
- Able to travel across Trust sites.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of:
- Working as a psychologist at a highly specialised level
- Taking full clinical responsibility for patients psychological care and treatment
- Maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing situations.
- Representing psychology in multi professional settings
- Teaching, training and clinical supervision
- Delivering organisational development and service improvement interventions.
- Multidisciplinary teamwork
Desirable
- Experience of
- Managing and developing NHS services
- delivering psychological interventions and support to people affected by cancer
Qualifications
Essential
- Doctorate in Clinical Psychology or equivalent, accredited by the British Psychological Society
- Post doctoral training in a specialised area of psychological practice e.g. health psychology
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Leadership management qualification or experience of professional management of teams or services
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Registered with appropriate professional body
Person Specification
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to
- Plan, deliver, manage and develop a specialist service
- Demonstrate specialist skills, knowledge and expertise in psychology
- Analyse, manage and communicate complex, multifactorial information from a range of sources.
- Support and coordinate the work of a psycho oncology team.
- Identify and employ clinical governance mechanisms for the support and maintenance of clinical practice.
- Provide advice, expertise and consultation to professional and non-professional groups
- Incorporate legislation relating to the provision of a psychology service and the implications for clinical practice.
- Formulate creative and flexible solutions to complex problems
- Teach and train others
- Utilise advanced IT skills
Special Requirements
Essential
- Credible and motivational leader with ability to engage key stakeholders at all levels and across disciplines
- Resiliance to manage and prioritise conflicting deadlines and pressures
- Drive and enthusiasm to ensure the psycho oncology services is developed and continually improved
- Confidence and drive to succeed and overcome challenges
- Able to travel across Trust sites.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of:
- Working as a psychologist at a highly specialised level
- Taking full clinical responsibility for patients psychological care and treatment
- Maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing situations.
- Representing psychology in multi professional settings
- Teaching, training and clinical supervision
- Delivering organisational development and service improvement interventions.
- Multidisciplinary teamwork
Desirable
- Experience of
- Managing and developing NHS services
- delivering psychological interventions and support to people affected by cancer
Qualifications
Essential
- Doctorate in Clinical Psychology or equivalent, accredited by the British Psychological Society
- Post doctoral training in a specialised area of psychological practice e.g. health psychology
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Leadership management qualification or experience of professional management of teams or services
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Registered with appropriate professional body
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).
Employer details
Employer name
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust
Hollyhurst Road
Darlington
County Durham
DL3 6HX
Employer's website
https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
