Practitioner Psychologist

Seprinsa; London; On-site; GBP 61,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading NHS trust is seeking a practitioner psychologist for the Adult Cystic Fibrosis Service at St Bartholomew's Hospital. The role involves providing specialist psychological assessment and treatment to adults with Cystic Fibrosis, alongside opportunities for professional development and research.

Benefits

Funding for conferences and training opportunities

Access to peer support and team meetings

Promotes active travel schemes

Qualifications

• Qualified clinical psychologist at specialist level.
• Experience working in diverse, multicultural contexts.
• Experience with various client groups across the lifespan.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychological assessment and therapy to adults with Cystic Fibrosis.
• Work autonomously within professional guidelines.
• Contribute to service development and support the psychological care strategy.

Skills

Complex psychological assessment

Effective communication skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Consultation skills

Education

Honours degree in Psychology

Postgraduate training in clinical or counselling psychology

Registration with HCPC as Practitioner Psychologist

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Barts Health NHS Trust

About

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

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Key details

Location

Site: St Bartholomew's Hospital

Town: London

Postcode: EC1A 7BE

Major / Minor Region: London

Contract type & working pattern

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Part time - 18.75 hours per week

Salary

£61,927 - £68,676 per annum inc (pro rata)

Salary period: Yearly

Grade: Band 8a

Specialty

Main area: SBH CLINICAL SUPPORT DIVISION

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

Barts Health supports the Pregnancy Loss Pledge and commits to supporting their staff through the distress of miscarriage.

Job Overview

An exciting new role has become available within the Adult Cystic Fibrosis Service at St. Bartholomews Hospital. We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic practitioner psychologist into a service supporting adults with Cystic Fibrosis and the systems around them.

The person appointed will provide specialist psychological assessment and treatment to patients under the care of the Cystic Fibrosis service, as well as advice and consultation to professional colleagues. There are strong opportunities for research and service development within the CF MDT and wider psychological services. The CF team are keen to support professional development, including funding for conferences and other training opportunities.

We are looking for a candidate with experience in clinical health psychology to work alongside two other practitioner psychologists (0.5 wte Band 7 and 0.5 wte Band 8a). These posts sit within the wider Barts Heart and Thorax Psychological Services, with clinical supervision and line management provided from this service. The post offers diverse experience and the chance to develop transferable skills.

The Working Pattern for This Post Will Be

Wednesday afternoons starting from midday, with the option to work from home

Thursdays, full day, on-site

Fridays, full day, on-site.

Please note that we cannot consider other working patterns for this post.

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The post-holder will be clinically embedded within the Cystic Fibrosis (CF) service and, together with other CF psychologists, will work autonomously in providing specialist psychological care. Operationally, the post sits within the Barts Heart and Thorax Psychological Services, and accountability is to the Consultant Clinical Psychologist service lead. This provides access to wider peer support, team meetings, reflective practice, and CPD opportunities (including Special Interest Groups e.g., EMDR and Narrative Therapy).

The post involves providing psychological assessment and therapy to adults (16+) with CF across inpatient and outpatient settings, offering advice and consultation to colleagues and carers. The role requires working autonomously within professional guidelines, contributing to service development, and supporting the psychological care strategy at St. Bartholomew's Hospital.

Working for Our Organisation

Barts Health is a leading NHS trust, committed to excellence and innovation, providing safe and compassionate care in east London. We value inclusion, diversity, and fostering an equitable, supportive working environment.

We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian, and minority ethnic candidates, as they are underrepresented within Barts Health at this band.

Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities

The full job description and person specification are available in the attached documents. They outline key tasks, responsibilities, and qualifications required.

We support applications under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme and promote an inclusive, respectful workplace.

Application process details, safeguarding policies, and additional organizational info are included in the attached documents and on the website.

Barts Health is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults, requiring Disclosure and Barring Service checks if applicable.

We promote active travel, accessible by public transport, with schemes like cycle-to-work and Brompton Hire Pods.

Applicant Requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks.

Person Specification

Experience (Essential)

• Qualified clinical psychologist at specialist level.
• Experience working in diverse, multicultural contexts.
• Experience with various client groups across the lifespan and severity levels.
• Full responsibility for psychological care and treatment within a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience representing psychology in multidisciplinary settings.
• Experience presenting at conferences or educational settings.
• Experience with service development projects.
• Providing staff support in healthcare settings.
• Supervising trainee psychologists or other professionals.

Experience (Desirable)

• Experience within Clinical Health Psychology or CF settings.
• Experience working with adults with life-limiting conditions.
• Experience in acute medical environments with stressed patients and families.
• Liaising with hospital staff and supporting the network around the patient, including families and non-professional carers.

Knowledge and Skills (Essential)

• Knowledge of relevant legislation and healthcare guidelines for adults with CF.
• Continuing professional development as per HCPC and BPS standards.
• Knowledge of safeguarding legislation.
• Complex psychological assessment, intervention, and management skills.
• Effective communication skills, both oral and written.
• Consultation skills for professional and non-professional groups.
• Ability to support staff and carers in distressing situations.
• Developing multimedia presentation skills.
• Skilled multidisciplinary teamwork.
• Maintaining professionalism in emotive situations.

Knowledge and Skills (Desirable)

• Consultation skills to promote psychological well-being.
• Research skills at doctoral level, with quantitative and qualitative experience.

Qualifications (Essential)

• Honours degree in Psychology or equivalent.
• Postgraduate training in clinical or counselling psychology, accredited by HCPC/BPS.
• Registration with HCPC as Practitioner Psychologist.

Qualifications (Desirable)

• Post-doctoral training in specialized psychological areas.

Other (Essential)

• Compassionate, flexible, motivated, and committed.
• Enthusiasm for multidisciplinary work and service development.
• Ability to manage organizational stress and support others.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Documents and further info are available in the attachments and on the website.