Job summary
We are excited to offer a new post supporting individuals of all ages who experience Lymphoedema. We are looking for a creative, flexible and innovative individual to join our National Lead Psychologist, to set up and deliver a lifespan Psychology service across all seven health boards.
This role is the first of its kind in the UK, to bring Psychology directly within Lymphoedema services, and a wonderful opportunity to see how psychology can be used to enhance the lives of the 20,000+ people who currently benefit from the service.
You would be based within the National Team, helping to create an equitable, value-based menu of interventions to benefit individuals and their families. These interventions will vary according to need, and will include Education, Individual and Group Therapies, Psychoeducational Groups, Reflective Practice and Consultation.
We offer a friendly and dynamic place to work, lots of support, and opportunity to develop your skills widely in clinical, research and strategic areas.
This is a preceptorship post and as such we welcome applicants at 8A level, and also those due to complete their Doctorate this year.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
As a new post, this role will be exciting, varied and ever evolving. Together with the Lead Consultant Clinical Psychologist, you will be an integral part to the development and delivery of new and innovative services and approaches.
We need a compassionate, reflective and dynamic person who can work within a team, and is great at engaging with a wide range of people who are facing their own physical and psychological challenges in life.
You will be a flexible thinker, willing to try new things, and able to adapt to a busy changeable environment. Alongside this, you will use your skills in research and audit to ensure our work is well-evaluated. Alongside our research team we will ensure we are delivering value-based healthcare, and publishing and disseminating what we are learning for wider benefit.
About us
We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery,with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main areas of responsibility
To provide a specialised clinical psychology service to clients with Lymphoedema and Lipalgia Syndrome, providing specialised psychological assessment and therapy to clients and families where appropriate.
To work autonomously in accordance with The British Psychological Society Code of Conduct, Ethical Principles and Guidelines 2004, and Health and Care Professions Council.
Within the team, to contribute to the management and supervision of assistant psychologists, placement students and the workload of trainees, within the framework of the team/service policies and procedures (lead trainee supervision at 8a level)
To contribute to the development of local team policies and procedures in order to facilitate improvement in service quality.
To advise service and professional management on aspects of the service related to the team where psychological and/or organisational matters need addressing.
To provide professional and clinical supervision for designated staff, as appropriate.
To provide clinical placements and supervision for Doctoral level trainee clinical psychologists (8a only) and to deliver training to other professionals internally and externally to the service.
To utilise specialised research skills for audit, policy and service development, and research.
To act as a panel member in the recruitment of designated staff, as appropriate.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main areas of responsibility
To provide a specialised clinical psychology service to clients with Lymphoedema and Lipalgia Syndrome, providing specialised psychological assessment and therapy to clients and families where appropriate.
To work autonomously in accordance with The British Psychological Society Code of Conduct, Ethical Principles and Guidelines 2004, and Health and Care Professions Council.
Within the team, to contribute to the management and supervision of assistant psychologists, placement students and the workload of trainees, within the framework of the team/service policies and procedures (lead trainee supervision at 8a level)
To contribute to the development of local team policies and procedures in order to facilitate improvement in service quality.
To advise service and professional management on aspects of the service related to the team where psychological and/or organisational matters need addressing.
To provide professional and clinical supervision for designated staff, as appropriate.
To provide clinical placements and supervision for Doctoral level trainee clinical psychologists (8a only) and to deliver training to other professionals internally and externally to the service.
To utilise specialised research skills for audit, policy and service development, and research.
To act as a panel member in the recruitment of designated staff, as appropriate.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good honours degree in Psychology
- Post-graduate Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (or equivalent) as accredited by the British Psychological Society
- Registration with HCPC as a Practitioner Psychologist
Desirable
- Knowledge of theory and practice of using specialised psychological therapies with a relevant population
Experience
Essential
- Experience of specialisied psychological assessment and treatment of clients across a wide range of care settings
- Experience of working with clients across the lifespan
Desirable
- Experience of teaching / training others
- Experience of supervision
Skills
Essential
- Effective Communication and Engagement Skills for a range of client groups
- Skills in providing consultation to professional and non-professional groups
- Presentation and training skills
- Formulation skills
- Research and evaluation skills
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good honours degree in Psychology
- Post-graduate Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (or equivalent) as accredited by the British Psychological Society
- Registration with HCPC as a Practitioner Psychologist
Desirable
- Knowledge of theory and practice of using specialised psychological therapies with a relevant population
Experience
Essential
- Experience of specialisied psychological assessment and treatment of clients across a wide range of care settings
- Experience of working with clients across the lifespan
Desirable
- Experience of teaching / training others
- Experience of supervision
Skills
Essential
- Effective Communication and Engagement Skills for a range of client groups
- Skills in providing consultation to professional and non-professional groups
- Presentation and training skills
- Formulation skills
- Research and evaluation skills
Desirable
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).
