Clinical Psychologist - PPSS

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust; Penrith; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 46,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in North Cumbria is seeking a Band 7 psychologist to deliver specialized therapies and support to patients with physical and psychological health issues. Responsibilities include clinical supervision and involvement in research to enhance patient care. The ideal candidate will have experience in a similar role and a commitment to compassionate care.

Benefits

Lease car option

27 days holiday rising to 33 after 10 years

Flexible working

NHS Pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Highly specialized psychological therapy and assessment skills are essential.
• Experience offering clinical supervision and support to other practitioners.
• Ability to develop and engage in audit and research.

Responsibilities

• Provide a highly specialised psychological therapy and assessment.
• Offer clinical supervision and support to other psychological practitioners.
• Develop and engage in audit and research and service evaluation.

Job description

Overview

Band 7, up to 26.25 hours available.

The post holder(s) will work within the Physical Health Rehabilitation Psychology (PHRP) team, part of the Department of Physical Health Psychology. The Department offers specialist psychological input across Cumbria to patients with health problems, and associated psychological difficulty. PHRP aims to promote psychological wellbeing for patients with long-term conditions (LTCs), such as COPD, coronary disease, diabetes, cancer and palliative care needs. There are also pathways in maternal mental health, neurological difficulties, chronic pain and persistent symptoms. This post holder(s) will work within this comprehensive pathway built on a biopsychosocial model, across secondary and primary care with interface with acute services, providing therapy and indirect care to patients with a combination of physical health problems and psychological problems.

This post will contribute to this service aim and promote: Integrated working in primary and secondary care, across the health economy/ICC; Collaborative work with other professionals; Teaching, training and supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provide a highly specialised psychological therapy and assessment.
• Offer clinical supervision and support to other psychological practitioners working within the service.
• Develop and engage in audit and research and service evaluation.
• Work within a service that places high value on compassion towards self, colleagues and service users and act in accordance with this value.
• Work is guided by precedent and clearly defined policies, protocols, procedures and codes of conduct. The post holder is expected to work independently, using discretion about when to refer to their manager.

Organisation and Context

Band 7 Job Description is Included in this Advert. At NCIC, we aim to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout the county. Our five key principles demonstrate our commitment to safe, high-quality care:

• Being a clinically led organisation
• Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust
• A positive patient experience every time
• A great place to work
• Managing our money well

As an organisation we are committed to supporting a diverse workforce and to being an inclusive and compassionate place to work. Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working to be the greenest region in England by 2030, and all staff are expected to support sustainability.

Additional information for applicants

Please see the attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants. Applicants should document evidence of meeting all essential criteria in the supporting information. If sufficient response is received the post could close earlier than the specified closing date; please apply promptly to ensure your application is considered.

Immigration and safeguarding notes: due to changes in UK immigration policy, Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship may not be available if salary thresholds are not met or if the occupation is not on the Immigration Salary List (ISL). If applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all essential criteria, you will be guaranteed an interview. Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. The Trust is committed to safeguarding adults and children; successful candidates will undergo a DBS check with costs met through salary deduction where applicable.

Benefits may include a lease car (where applicable), 27 days holiday rising to 33 after 10 years, flexible working, opportunities for development, NHS Pension, discounts, and an Employee Assistance Programme. These schemes are subject to availability.

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