Overview
Applied Psychologist or Psychological Therapist in Haematology — Southampton General Hospital, part of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (HIOW). This role is a fixed term position (12 months) for maternity cover within Haematology and the Infected Blood Psychology Service. The postholder will work with the Haematology service and the Haemophilia Comprehensive Care Centre to provide a psychological service for the team, patients, and families, offering assessment and therapeutic interventions, supervision, consultation, and training to medical teams. The post is part of the wider UHS Adult Psychology team, with possible links to Child Psychology, Neuro Psychology, Mental Health Liaison and other psychological services to develop patient care pathways as necessary.
Responsibilities
* Provide psychologically informed services for patients and staff within Haematology and the Haemophilia Comprehensive Care Centre.
* Offer assessment and therapeutic interventions to patients and supervision, consultation, and training to medical teams.
* Embed psychological principles within patient care and link to national specialist groups within clinical health psychology.
* Collaborate with the Consultant Clinical Psychologist to support maternity cover within the service.
* Contribute to the development of pathways and learning opportunities through casual networking, education days and specialist supervision or discussion groups.
* Work with flexibility for remote working where applicable and participate in local and national specialist psychology groups.
Qualifications
Essential
* Qualification from High Intensity IAPT Course (Post Graduate Diploma) OR Equivalent: e.g. a doctoral level qualification in clinical or counselling psychology or a registered qualification in nursing, social work, occupational therapy, arts therapy or another psychological therapy, plus further postgraduate training in an evidence-based therapy (e.g. CBT or EMDR) at least equivalent to a postgraduate diploma.
* Accredited with the appropriate professional body.
* Significant experience as a psychological therapy practitioner with demonstrated competences.
Desirable
* Relevant experience in working within a physical health environment.
* EMDR training/accreditation.
Descriptive & Additional Information
* Disclosur e and Barring Service (DBS) Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a DBS submission.
* UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
* Flexible Working: Flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.
Employer details
Employer: Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Location: Southampton General Hospital, Teremona Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 6YD
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