We are looking for
enthusiastic and innovative clinical or counselling psychologists committed to the delivery of respectful and
collaborative care. This vacancy is working with women and families attending our gynaecological cancer centre, maternity services and
neonatal intensive care unit (0.5 WTE fixed term maternity cover).
You will be part of a experienced multidisciplinary specialist team and will have excellent opportunities to develop your knowledge and skills in
working with families and the team around them. You will be supported by an experienced Consultant Clinical Psychologist and an 8b in this role.
Psychological Health Services is an award-winning department, recognised for a commitment to leadership and the development of Trustwide psychological services.
Psychological Health Services take pride in their commitment to providing high quality and accessible CPD and access to skilled clinical and peer supervision. Examples of current CPD opportunities include two department days per year, monthly Trustwide departmental CPD meetings, journal clubs and an ACT supervision group. Our commitment to clinical excellence is reflected in our annual cycle of quality outcomes related to a wide portfolio of activity.
To develop and provide access to specialist clinical health psychology services for adults and parents through direct and indirect clinical work based on assessment of psychological needs to generate individualised psychological care programmes. This will include the use of psychometric cognitive assessments.
To provide formal and informal teaching and training for other professionals on psychological knowledge and skills applicable in the direct and indirect care of adults and families with physical health conditions.
As a university teaching trust research and quality improvement forms part of UHBW's mission to support excellence in delivery of patient care,
alongside education and applied research of the highest quality.
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.