CBT Therapist/Psychological Practitioner/Psychologist (LTC)
Join to apply for the CBT Therapist/Psychological Practitioner/Psychologist (LTC) role at North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust.
Band 7 – up to 15.75 hours available.
The post holder will work within the Physical Health Rehabilitation Psychology (PHRP) team, part of the Department of Physical Health Psychology. The Department offers specialist psychological input across Cumbria to patients with health problems and associated psychological difficulties. PHRP aims to promote psychological wellbeing for patients with long-term conditions (LTCs), for example COPD, coronary disease, diabetes, cancer and palliative care needs. There are also pathways in maternal mental health, neurological difficulties, chronic pain and persistent symptoms. This post will work within this comprehensive pathway built on a biopsychosocial model and will operate across secondary and primary care with interface with acute services, providing therapy and indirect care to patients with a combination of physical health problems and psychological problems.
Role expectations
* Provide a highly specialised psychological therapy and assessment.
* Offer clinical supervision and support to other psychological practitioners within the service.
* Develop and engage in audit, research and service evaluation.
* Promote integrated working in primary and secondary care across the health economy/ICC.
* Engage in collaborative work with other professionals.
* Contribute to teaching, training and supervision.
* Work independently with discretion about referrals to management when appropriate.
* Demonstrate compassion towards self, colleagues and service users and work in line with policies, protocols and codes of conduct.
Additional information
* Band 7 Job Description is included in this advert.
* Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants.
* Candidates shortlisted for interview will be notified via email to log into their Trac account to select an interview time (usually within 2 weeks of the closing date).
* Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks are required; costs may be met by the applicant via salary deduction. See details for DBS types and costs as applicable.
* Access to benefits including lease car where applicable, 27-day to 33-day holiday, flexible working, NHS Pension, discounts, and Employee Assistance Programme.
Important information
Please see attached job description and person specification for essential and desirable criteria. Note: Government immigration policy changes may affect sponsorship eligibility for Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa. Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant applicants meeting essential criteria are guaranteed an interview.
Equality and inclusion We are committed to safeguarding and promote equality of opportunity; the organisation aims to reflect the local community in its workforce.
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