Overview
Join to apply for the Clinical Psychologist - PPSS role at North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust.
Band 7, up to 26.25 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 difficulty. PHRP aims to promote psychological wellbeing for patients with long-term conditions (LTCs) such as 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 holder will work within this comprehensive pathway built on a biopsychosocial model, 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. This post will contribute to service aims and promote integrated working in primary and secondary care across the health economy/ICC, collaborative work with other professionals, and teaching, training and supervision.
As a specialist clinician and expert within your discipline the post holder will be required to provide highly specialised psychological therapy and assessment, offer clinical supervision and support to other psychological practitioners, and develop and engage in audit, research and service evaluation. The service places a high value on compassion towards self, colleagues and service users, and the post holder should work in accordance with this.
Work is guided by precedent and clearly defined policies, protocols, procedures and codes of conduct. The post holder is expected to work independently, using discretion about when to refer to their manager. Band 7 Job Description is included in this advert.
Key Information
At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services and a commitment to creating a centre of excellence in rural and remote healthcare, providing a wide range of community and acute services across the county. Our five key principles demonstrate our belief in safe, high-quality care: being a clinically led organisation; quality and safety at the heart of the Trust; a positive patient experience every time; a great place to work; managing our money well. We support a diverse, inclusive workforce and sustainability across the North East and North Cumbria. Please see attached job description and person specification for essential and desirable criteria for applicants.
Important information for applicants:
* UK visa sponsorship considerations and eligibility (Health and Care Visa, Skilled Worker Visa, and the Immigration Salary List) must be checked prior to applying.
* Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant applicants meeting essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview.
* Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants. See policy for eligible vacancies.
* Evidence of meeting essential criteria should be documented in the supporting information.
* If sufficient response is received this post could close earlier than the closing date; apply promptly.
Responsibilities
* 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
Qualifications
Please see attached job description and person specification for essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.
Benefits
* 27 day holiday rising to 33 after 10 years
* Flexible working scheme
* Excellent opportunities for development
* Competitive NHS Pension scheme
* Access to NHS discounts with retailers and leisure companies
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
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