Counselling/Clinical Psychologist - Renal Service Band 8b

Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust; Telford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Counselling/Clinical Psychologist to join its Renal Service. Responsibilities include providing psychological care to adults with Chronic Kidney Disease and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care. The role supports professional development and offers generous benefits including flexible working and a comprehensive NHS Pension scheme.

Benefits

Generous maternity, paternity, and adoption leave

Up to 27 days annual leave

Extensive Health and Wellbeing support

Salary sacrifice car and bikes options

Free flu vaccination

Relocation package

Free car parking at all trust sites

Qualifications

• Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups.
• Post-doctoral training in specialized areas is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support patients in adjusting to their illness and its treatment.
• Design and implement psychological interventions.
• Provide consultation and training to the renal team.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Critical Thinking

Education

Doctorate in Clinical or Counselling Psychology

Job description

Counselling/Clinical Psychologist - Renal Service Band 8b

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Job Overview

Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (MPFT) would like to welcome experienced Clinical/Counselling Psychologists with an interest in physical health to apply for this role working into Renal Services at Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH). The post will be hosted and managed within MPFT’s Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Care Group, networked into a dynamic group of Psychologists / Psychological Practitioners across a range of specialisms.

Job Overview

Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (MPFT) would like to welcome experienced Clinical/Counselling Psychologists with an interest in physical health to apply for this role working into Renal Services at Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH). The post will be hosted and managed within MPFT’s Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Care Group, networked into a dynamic group of Psychologists / Psychological Practitioners across a range of specialisms.

In the role you will contribute to the provision of high-quality psychological care to adult patients with Chronic Kidney Disease. You will work with multidisciplinary teams based at the Renal Unit at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, Hollinswood House Telford, and satellite unit. This will include the provision of direct psychological interventions for renal patients, work with the renal team, staff training and supervision. There will be opportunities and support for developing innovative ways of working with patients and their families, to adjust to and live well alongside the challenges of ill health.

Clinical supervision will be provided by a Consultant Clinical Psychologist, and you will be welcomed at regular business and topic meetings where other Psychologists and Psychological Practitioners working in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin come together to share updates and reflect on the work across a diverse range of services being delivered for local communities.

Main duties of the job

Duties Will Include

• Supporting patients to adjust to their diagnosis or illness and changes in its severity.
• Designing and implementing interventions with patients having psychological difficulties due to/or exacerbated by their illness and its treatment
• Assisting patients with making complex treatment choices such as which form of renal replacement therapy to choose.
• Working with the team to understand and resolve treatment adherence issues
• Supporting patients and their families when deciding to stop dialysis
• Supporting staff in the management of patients with challenging behaviours on dialysis
• Offering psychological consultation to the renal team, including the facilitation of reflective practice
• Teaching and training as required
  
  

Working for our organisation

By joining Team MPFT, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we will support you by:

• Supporting your career development and progression.
• Excellent NHS Pension scheme
• Generous maternity, paternity, adoption leave
• Options for flexible working
• Up to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days) and the opportunity to purchase additional annual leave.
• Extensive Health and Wellbeing support and resources
• If you work in our community teams, we pay for your time travelling between patients.
• Lease car if you complete more than 500 business miles per annum, fully insured and maintained (including tyres), mileage paid at lease car rate
• Salary sacrifice car – fully insured and maintained (including tyres), your gross pay is reduced by the cost of the vehicle before tax, NI and pension deductions are calculated, mileage paid at business rates
• Salary sacrifice bikes up to £2k
• Free car parking at all trust sites
• Free flu vaccination every year
• Attractive relocation package
• Citizens Advice support linked with a Hardship Fund for one off additional support up to £250 (if the criteria is met)
  
  

And more. We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation and there is a choice of staff networks that help you meet like-minded people.

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

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

The Renal team has been recognized for its outstanding qualities, including:

Collaborative Environment: The team works closely together, integrating diverse expertise to develop comprehensive care plans that address the physical, emotional, and psychological needs of our patients.

Compassionate Care: We prioritize the well-being of our patients, providing support that goes beyond physical health to address their emotional and mental health challenges.

Commitment to Excellence: We are dedicated to continuous improvement and professional development, ensuring our team members have the tools and knowledge they need to provide the best care possible.

Patient-Centred Approach: Our focus is always on the patient. We tailor our interventions to meet the unique needs of each individual, fostering a supportive and empowering environment.

Renal Matron Heather had this message for Psychologists considering this role: “The Renal Unit has an amazing highly skilled team, who aim to provide a high standard of individualised care and treatment to patients with established renal failure. Patients are cared for on every step of their journey including pre dialysis, replacement therapies, transplantation and supportive care. Many patients will have experienced transitioning between different therapies during their journey. Staff are friendly and give their upmost to ensure the patient journey is as smooth and comfortable as possible”

For further information relating to this position, please refer to the attached job description and person specification

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Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Doctorate in Clinical or Counselling Psychology
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Post-doctoral training in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice.
  
  

Experience

Essential criteria

• Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Experience of working in a health Psychology setting

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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