Diabetes Research Clinical Psychologist

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 61,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity at a leading healthcare trust for a Clinical Psychologist specializing in diabetes. The role involves training, supervision, and contributing to innovative research programs aimed at improving patient care and education. Ideal for those passionate about mentoring and psychological interventions.

Qualifications

• Experience with diabetes psychology and long-term conditions.
• Ability to mentor and train others.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist supervision to diabetes educators.
• Co-design online training programme for diabetes educators.
• Assess and monitor risk for HARPdoc clients.

Skills

Mentoring

Psychological Interventions

Risk Assessment

Education

Registered Clinical Psychologist

Job description

Go back King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Diabetes Research Clinical Psychologist

The closing date is 28 May 2025

There is an exciting opportunity to be part of our team at King's College Hospital. We are looking for a diabetes psychologist who could be part of an international research trial supporting the rollout of the HARPdoc programme (Hypoglycaemia Awareness Restoration Programme, despite optimised care). HARPdoc is a psychoeducational group programme for people with impaired awareness of hypoglycaemia. More information about the programme can be found here:https://www.harpdoc.org/

The funding is for 0.2 wte 8A, starting as soon as possible, or by August 2025 at the latest

The work would involve learning about the HARPdoc model, input into the design of an online training course for Health Care Professionals; training of diabetes educators in Australia, UK, US and offering supervision during the trial.

This would be a great fit for someone who has experience of diabetes psychology clinically, can work flexibly and online, and is interested in applying psychological theory/practice to developing a group intervention - learning about the process from research to clinical delivery. It would also suit someone who is interested in sharing psychology skills and thinking about how to support the needs of our non-mental health colleagues.

Main duties of the job

This post will involve learning about the HARPdoc model, input into the design of an online training course for diabetes educators and offering support and supervision to the CLEAR research centres and educators. This work will provide the foundation for HARPdoc to be offered to other clinical centres and possibly ongoing support and supervision work for these centres.

The overall summary of the Highly Specialist Practitioner Psychologist role within this post may include the following:

Learn about the HARPdoc model, training and supervision processes

Co-design online training programme

Maintain research e-storage

Carry out competency assessments and give feedback to diabetes educators

Supervise HARPdoc Educators during the CLEAR trial

Deliver HARPdoc support session to relatives or train centre psychologists to deliver this

Attend research supervision

Contribute to any related publications/presentations (as needed)

During delivery of educator training courses and supervision of patient-participant courses, there is a need for flexible working, in order to accommodate working across international time zones. It is expected that relevant schedules will be arranged in advance, with consideration given to the time needs of all, including the post holder

About us

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1.8 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.

Job responsibilities

Clinical and Client Care

To provide specialist supervision to diabetes educators that may include formulations, intervention suggestions, revision of communication skills and signposting for HARPdoc clients.

To suggest culturally appropriate psychological interventions with carers or families of referred clients when required.

To assess and monitor risk and draw up appropriate risk management plans.

Key Working Relationships

The successful candidate will be employed by Kings College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and will work closely with diabetes centre colleagues, psychology and psychotherapy colleagues at both King's College Hospital (KCH) and South London and the Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (SLaM) and wider mental health and social work colleagues at both KCH, SLaM and partner NHS Trusts. This particular post will work directly under the supervision and guidance of the HARPdoc senior psychologist and closely with other members of the KCH HARPdoc team and CLEAR researchers.

Teaching and Training

To provide occasional specialist training in psychological approaches to care to other professions as appropriate.

To disseminate research and service evaluation findings through presentations and published articles.

Record-keeping and Information Governance

To ensure that all information generated by own work is recorded as required by Trust policies and local procedures.

To maintain the highest standards of clinical record keeping and report writing, according to professional and Trust guidelines, including electronic data entry.

Maintaining professional standards and continuing professional development

To receive regular clinical and professional supervision from a more senior psychologist according to HCPC and Trust guidelines.

To ensure own Continuing Professional Development in line with BPS and Trust Personal Development Plan requirements and the HCPC Standards for Continuing Professional Development.

To maintain an up-to-date knowledge of current developments in professional and clinical practice and of relevant legislation and policies.

To comply with the HCPC Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics and Standards of Proficiency, and ensure professional development in line with these.

To adhere to the BPSs Professional Practice Guidelines and Trust policies and procedures.

Person Specification

• Registered Clinical Psychologist
• Expressing a desire to mentor others
• Experience with working with people with Diabetes
• Experience with working with people with long term conditions
• Experience with writing content to be used for teaching others
• Experience with mentoring colleagues

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

£61,927 to £68,676 a yearper annum inc HCA's