Counselling/Clinical Psychologist - Renal Service Band 8b

NHS; Telford; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is looking for a skilled Counselling/Clinical Psychologist to join their Renal Services team. This role focuses on delivering high-quality psychological care to adults with Chronic Kidney Disease, working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams. Candidates should possess a Doctorate in Clinical or Counselling Psychology and have experience in health psychology. Flexible working options and extensive support resources are available, ensuring a rewarding career while contributing to patient wellbeing.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Up to 27 days annual leave

Extensive health and wellbeing resources

Free parking at trust sites

Relocation support

Qualifications

• Experience with diverse client groups.
• Post-doctoral training in specialized psychological practice areas.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychological care to adult patients with Chronic Kidney Disease.
• Assist patients in making complex treatment decisions.
• Design and implement interventions for psychological difficulties related to illness.

Skills

Patient Care

Psychological Intervention

Collaboration

Education

Doctorate in Clinical or Counselling Psychology

Job description

Go back Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Counselling/Clinical Psychologist - Renal Service Band 8b

The closing date is 13 July 2025

Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (MPFT) is seeking experienced Clinical/Counselling Psychologists interested in physical health to apply for this role within the Renal Services at Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH). The position will be hosted and managed within MPFT's Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Care Group, collaborating with a network of Psychologists and Psychological Practitioners across various specialties.

In this role, you will provide high-quality psychological care to adult patients with Chronic Kidney Disease. You will work with multidisciplinary teams at the Renal Unit at Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, Hollinswood House Telford, and satellite units. Responsibilities include delivering direct psychological interventions, collaborating with renal teams, staff training, and supervision. There are opportunities to develop innovative approaches to support patients and their families in managing their health challenges.

Clinical supervision will be provided by a Consultant Clinical Psychologist, and you will participate in regular meetings with other Psychologists and Psychological Practitioners in the region to share updates and reflect on practice.

Main duties of the job

The duties will include:

• Supporting patients in adjusting to their diagnosis or illness progression.
• Designing and implementing interventions for psychological difficulties related to their illness and treatment.
• Assisting patients in making complex treatment decisions, such as renal replacement therapies.
• Working with the team to address treatment adherence issues.
• Supporting patients and families in decisions regarding stopping dialysis.
• Managing challenging behaviors in dialysis patients.
• Providing psychological consultation and facilitating reflective practice with the renal team.
• Providing teaching and training as needed.

About us

Joining MPFT means contributing to your community. We support your career development through:

• Career progression opportunities.
• Flexible working options.
• Up to 27 days annual leave, increasing to 33 days with service, plus options to purchase additional leave.
• Extensive health and wellbeing resources.
• Coverage of travel time between patients for community team roles.
• Lease car options, fully insured and maintained, with mileage paid at lease car rates.
• Salary sacrifice schemes for cars and bikes.
• Free parking at trust sites.
• Annual flu vaccinations.
• Relocation support.
• Citizens Advice support linked to a hardship fund for one-off assistance up to £250.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, offering staff networks to support a welcoming environment.

Please note this vacancy may close early if we receive a high volume of applications.

Job responsibilities

The Renal team is recognized for its collaborative, compassionate, and patient-centered approach, dedicated to continuous improvement and professional development. The team provides comprehensive care, addressing physical, emotional, and psychological needs, supporting patients through various stages of renal failure and treatment transitions.

Heather, the Renal Matron, emphasizes the team's commitment to high-quality, individualized care, ensuring a smooth patient journey across all therapies.

For further details, please see the attached job description and person specification.

Please note that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing applications will be monitored. If AI has been used, you must disclose this in your application.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Clinical or Counselling Psychology
• Post-doctoral training in specialized psychological practice areas

Experience

• Experience working with diverse client groups
• Experience in health psychology settings

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A DBS check will be required to verify any criminal convictions.

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust