Clinical / Counselling/Health Psychologist

North Bristol NHS Trust; Bristol; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider based in Bristol is seeking a professional to provide high-quality psychological care for patients dealing with cancer. The role involves conducting assessments, offering tailored interventions, and collaborating with healthcare teams. Applicants should have experience in psychological services related to cancer care and be skilled in training colleagues. This position emphasizes compassionate care and teamwork within a dedicated environment.

Responsibilities

• Individual assessment on care pathways for cancer.
• Tailored interventions to enhance long-term adjustment and coping.
• Training and supervision of professional colleagues related to psychological aspects of cancer care.
• Collaboration with health care professionals as part of the psychology group.
• Provide specialist interventions with adults living with and beyond cancer.
• Clinical supervision in psychology to colleagues and other health professionals.

Job description

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.

Responsibilities

• Individual assessment (in-patients and out-patients) on care pathways for cancer.
• Tailored interventions (1:1 and group) to help prepare for complex treatments and decision-making, enhance 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.
• Collaborate with other health care professionals (including specialist nurses, cancer physiotherapist, dietitians, support workers) as part of the wider ASCR psychology group; liaise with the North Bristol NHS Trust Doctoral Training Programme and local universities for placements, teaching and research links.
• 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 with case management arrangements within the team.
• Provide 1:1 clinical supervision in psychology to colleagues (e.g., assistant psychologist, trainee) and other health professionals.
• Maintain flexibility for cross-cover to support safety and continuity of services.
• 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, audit and other data in accordance with Trust and professional guidelines.
• Participate in service development and research projects in collaboration with team members and in line with practice guidance.
• Adhere to Trust and departmental policies and procedures and to professional practices for psychologists at NBT.
• Liaise with other disciplines and agencies to promote effective interventions and best practice.
• Participate in Trust training programmes as required.
• Undertake job planning and performance reviews for professional development with the Line Manager.

About the Trust

North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is to enable our teams to be the best they can be to provide exceptional, personally delivered healthcare. We are committed to anti-discrimination and welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.