Crynodeb o'r swydd
Teitl cyflogwr
Clinical Psychologist Paediatric Rheumatology
Band 8a
Trosolwg o'r swydd
We are looking for Clinical Psychologists or final year Trainee Clinical Psychologists with an interest in clinical health psychology and the impact of living with a rheumatic disease. You may have experience of working with physical health problems with either children/families or adults, or experience of working in child and adolescent or adult mental health services with a keen interest and desire to apply that knowledge to work in an acute trust.
The postholder will join the Children's Rheumatology Service at the Nottingham Children's Hospital (QMC). Children and young people experiencing a rheumatic disease can experience a high level of psychological distress and a range of psychological difficulties. Psychological distress can also exacerbate their pain and symptoms. As a psychologist working in the service, you will provide a specialist clinical psychology service for children/young people to help them better manage psychological distress and obtain better treatment outcomes.
We would welcome applications from newly qualified psychologists, or 3rd Year Trainees due to qualify in 2024.
Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd
The main duties of the role will involve working closely with the multidisciplinary Children's Rheumatology Team. You will work with children and young people through consultation to staff, direct work and by attending multidisciplinary clinics. Your base will predominantly be at the Children's Hospital QMC campus. You will be part of a welcoming and growing Clinical Psychology Department which incorporates specialisms in Paediatric Psychology, Adult Medical Psychology and Child and Adult Neuropsychology.
Gweithio i'n sefydliad
There are opportunities for continued professional development and clinical supervision is well provided for within the paediatric clinical psychology team. We regularly have trainees from the DClinPsy courses around the region, so there would be opportunities to supervise trainees. You will also be involved in providing consultation, training and supervision as required to others within and outside of the multidisciplinary team. The department has a commitment to clinical research. Strong support is available to participate in research or to develop your clinical research interests.
With over 17,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
Swydd ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl
Please ensure that you familiarize yourself with full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.
Manyleb y person
Commitment to Trust Value & Behaviours
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's behavioural standards
Training & Qualifications
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Completed (or due to complete in 2023/24) postgraduate doctoral level DClinPsy in clinical psychology as accredited by the BPS
- Current HCPC registration for Clinical Psychologist (or eligibility to qualify for registration in 2024)
- Evidence of continuing professional development as recommended by the BPS/HCPC
Meini prawf dymunol
- Post-doctoral training in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice
Experience
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Experience of working with children and adults with physical health problems, or with children or adults with mental health problems
- Experience of exercising clinical responsibility for client's psychological care and treatment
- Experience of teaching, training and/or professional and clinical supervision
- Experience of carrying out research
Meini prawf dymunol
- Working as a qualified Clinical Psychologist in paediatric psychology or adult clinical health psychology
Communication & relationship skills
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Well developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, highly technical, and clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS
- Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups
Meini prawf dymunol
- Knowledge of the theory and practice of highly specialised psychological therapies or assessment methodologies
- Experience of working within a multicultural framework
- Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group
Analytical & Judgement skills
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management
- Doctoral level knowledge of research design and methodology, including both quantitative and qualitative methods
Meini prawf dymunol
- Well-developed knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies for people with long-term health conditions
- Knowledge of complex multivariate data analysis as practiced within the field of clinical psychology
- Experience using qualitative research methods
Planning & organisation skills
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Evidence of continuing professional development as recommended by the BPS/HCPC
- Ability to identify, provide and promote appropriate means of support to carers and staff exposed to distressing situations
- Ability to identify, and employ, as appropriate, clinical governance mechanisms for the support and maintenance of clinical practice
- Ability to develop and use complex multi-media materials for presentations in public, professional and academic settings
Physical skills
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Ability to move between a number of locations within the Region in a working day
Other requirements specific to the role
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Up to date immunisations are required, including TB and HepB
Meini prawf dymunol
- Ability to work on days to suit the service
Gofynion ymgeisio
Rhaid i chi gael cofrestriad proffesiynol priodol yn y DU.
Mae'r swydd hon yn ddarostyngedig i Orchymyn Deddf Adsefydlu Troseddwyr 1974 (Eithriadau) 1975 (Diwygio) (Cymru a Lloegr) 2020 a bydd angen cyflwyno Datgeliad i'r Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd.
Dogfennau i'w lawrlwytho
Rhagor o fanylion / cyswllt ar gyfer ymweliadau anffurfiol
- Enw
- Dr Lisa Worrall
- Teitl y swydd
- Lead for Adult Medical Psychology
- Cyfeiriad ebost
- [email protected]
- Gwybodaeth i gefnogi eich cais
Interested applicants are warmly encouraged to contact us for further information and informal discussion. For further information and informal discussion please contact:
Dr Lisa Worrall Consultant Clinical Psychologist – Lead for Adult Medical Psychology [email protected]
For further information about the Trust visit our Website at www.nuh.nhs.uk
Rhestr swyddi gyda Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust yn Gwasanaethau cymorth neu bob sector