Highly Specialised Practitioner in Physical Health

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Ein etabliertes Unternehmen im Gesundheitswesen sucht einen hochspezialisierten klinischen Psychologen, um Teil eines dynamischen und engagierten Teams zu werden. Diese spannende Rolle bietet die Möglichkeit, mit multidisziplinären Teams zu arbeiten und an der Verbesserung der Lebensqualität von Menschen mit Diabetes und langfristigen Erkrankungen mitzuwirken. Die Position umfasst die Durchführung von psychologischen Bewertungen, die Entwicklung von Behandlungsplänen und die Bereitstellung von psychologischen Interventionen. Regelmäßige Fortbildung und Supervision durch erfahrene Fachleute sind gewährleistet, was diese Gelegenheit besonders attraktiv macht.

Qualifications

• Mindestens 12 Monate Erfahrung in spezialisierter psychologischer Bewertung und Behandlung.
• Erfahrung in physischen Gesundheitsdiensten ist wünschenswert.

Responsibilities

• Bereitstellung eines spezialisierten Psychologiedienstes für die Community Diabetes Specialist Teams.
• Durchführung hochspezialisierter psychologischer Bewertungen und Therapien.

Skills

Komplexe psychologische Bewertung

Intervention und Management

Beratungskompetenzen

Gruppenarbeit

Education

Doktorale Ausbildung in klinischer/counseling/Health Psychologie

Zusätzliche postgraduale Ausbildung

Job description

Job summary

Clinical/Counselling/Health Psychologist, Band 8a

Permanent - full time (part time hours would be considered)

This is an exciting opportunity to join our forward-thinking and dedicated multi-disciplinary diabetes teams across Bexley and Greenwich. Our team comprises highly specialist nurses, dietitians, podiatrists, psychologists, and medical consultants.

We are looking for a highly specialist clinical/counselling/health psychologist, preferably with experience in physical health, diabetes, and/or long-term conditions, to be part of our multidisciplinary teams.

The postholder will join a dynamic and friendly network of psychologists in physical health within the Adult Community Physical Health Services Directorate. There are regular opportunities for CPD and training in providing reflective practice to other teams within the Directorate. The postholder will be able to network and collaborate with other psychologists working in physical health for collegiate support. Clinical supervision is provided by a Consultant Psychologist, Directorate Head of Psychological Therapies.

Main duties of the job

1. To provide a specialist psychology service to clients of the Community Diabetes Specialist Teams across Bexley and Greenwich.
2. To deliver highly specialist psychological assessments and therapy, and offer advice and consultation on clients' psychological care to colleagues and non-professional carers, working autonomously within professional guidelines and team policies.
3. To facilitate reflective practice groups within the directorate.
4. To utilize research skills for audit, policy, service development, and research within the team/service area.

About us

Oxleas offers a wide range of NHS healthcare services in community and secure settings, including community health care, mental health care, and services for people of all ages. Our multidisciplinary teams work across many locations in the South of England, including London boroughs of Bexley, Bromley, Greenwich, and Kent. We operate hospital sites, secure units, and provide prison health services. Our purpose is to improve lives through excellent care, guided by our values: We're Kind, We're Fair, We Listen, We Care.

Date posted

29 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for Change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£59,490 to £66,239 per year, inclusive

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

277-7102192-CPH

Job locations

151 Goldie Leigh, Lodge Hill, London, SE2 0AS

Job description

Responsibilities include maintaining professional standards through CPD, developing best practice, ensuring high standards of record keeping, staying informed on legislation and policies, working flexibly across clinics and homes, conducting specialist psychological assessments, formulating and implementing treatment plans, and delivering psychological interventions.

Person Specification

Education

• Essential: Doctoral training in clinical/counselling/health psychology (BPS accredited), HCPC registration
• Desirable: Further post-qualification doctoral training, expertise in specific therapies

Experience

• Essential: At least 12 months of specialist psychological assessment and treatment experience across care settings
• Desirable: Experience in physical health services

Skills and Knowledge

• Essential: Skills in complex psychological assessment, intervention, and management
• Desirable: Consultation skills, group work, supervision training

Additional requirements

This role is subject to a DBS check, and applicants must have UK professional registration. Applications requiring sponsorship are welcome. Further details are available on the UK Visas and Immigration website. Applicants must meet the criteria for UK registration as specified by NHS Careers.

Employer details

Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust, 151 Goldie Leigh, Lodge Hill, London, SE2 0AS. Visit our website.