Clinical / Counselling/Health Psychologist
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Overview
This post is part of a team providing high quality, compassionate psychological care for patients living with and beyond cancer, especially for those coping with more complex issues relating to their diagnosis, medical and surgical treatment. The main responsibilities include:
* Individual assessment, (in-patients and out-patients), on care pathways for cancer.
* Tailored interventions (1:1 and group), helping prepare for complex treatments and associated decision-making, enhancing long term adjustment and coping with aftermath issues such as trauma, fatigue, depressive reactions, fears of recurrence, engaging with surveillance plans and appropriate self-care.
* Training and supervision of professional colleagues (1:1 and group) related to psychological aspects of cancer care.
* Working in partnership with former service users in a co-production model of service delivery.
The post holder(s) will work closely with other health care professionals and is part of a wider group of ASCR psychologists with whom day-to-day liaison is part of the role. NBT is linked to regional doctoral training and research collaborations with local universities.
Main duties of the job
* To provide specialist 1:1 and group-based interventions with adults living with and beyond cancer.
* Integrate workflow with Psychology colleagues in this specialist area and collaborate with case management within the team.
* To provide 1:1 clinical supervision of psychology for colleagues (e.g., assistant psychologist, trainee) and other health professionals.
* Maintain flexibility for cross-cover to support safety and continuity of services.
* To provide advice, consultation and training on psychological care (e.g., adjustment to illness, treatment decision-making, trauma) for other health care professionals.
* Maintain up-to-date records of clinical work, outcomes, audits, and other data in line with guidelines.
* Participate in service development and research projects in collaboration with team members.
* Adhere to Trust and departmental policies and professional practices for psychologists at NBT.
* Liaise with other disciplines to promote effective interventions and best practice.
* Participate in training programmes within the Trust as required.
* Undertake job planning and performance reviews for professional development with the Line Manager.
Working for our organisation: North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
Qualifications
Essential
* Doctorate or equivalent as a clinical / counselling or health psychologist.
* Experience of working in clinical health as a psychologist.
Desirable
* Experience of providing clinical supervision to other MDT members.
* Experience of working in cancer services.
If you apply and have not received communication within three weeks of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful. North Bristol NHS Trust does not reimburse travel expenses for interview attendance.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant(s) will normally commence at the minimum of the scale unless prior NHS service at the same band exists. Progression is by annual increments.
We encourage applications from candidates who are currently underrepresented in NBT’s workforce at Band 8a and above, including Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups, disabled people and LGBTQIA+ people.
Please note that stringent pre-employment checks are undertaken on all successful applicants prior to commencement in post.
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