Preceptorship 7/8a or Band 8a - Medical Psychology

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust; Leicester, Northampton; Sur place; GBP 65 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust is seeking a clinical/counselling psychologist to lead specialist assessment and intervention for patients with sickle cell disease, thalassaemia, and rare anaemias. The role involves MDT collaboration, clinics, ward rounds, and potential inpatient work.

The post sits within the Department of Medical Psychology, led by a band 8b psychologist, with opportunities for bank sessions and flexible working patterns under policy guidelines.

Qualifications

• Clinical or counselling psychology background is essential.
• Experience in specialist assessment and intervention desirable.

Responsabilités

• Specialist assessment and psychological intervention for haemoglobinopathy patients.
• One-to-one assessment and support for patients.
• Consultation with multidisciplinary team colleagues.
• Input into clinics, ward rounds and MDT meetings.
• Attend annual review clinics in Leicester and Northampton.
• Possible inpatient work and staff training.
• One general medical session per week with complex assessments and groups.
• Work with patients referred by other specialties.

Connaissances

Clinical assessment

MDT collaboration

Formation

Clinical or counselling psychology background

Description du poste

This clinical or counselling psychologist post sits in the Department of Medical Psychology at Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust, mainly within the haemoglobinopathy team. The work centres on specialist assessment and intervention for people with sickle cell disease, thalassaemia and rare anaemias, with consultation to multidisciplinary colleagues in clinics and ward rounds. Up to seven sessions a week, including one in general medical services for patients referred by several specialties, make up the post. The role is led by a band 8b psychologist, and bank sessions may be available.

What the job involves

• Specialist assessment and psychological intervention for patients with sickle cell disease, thalassaemia and rare anaemias
• One-to-one assessment and support for haemoglobinopathy patients
• Consultation with multidisciplinary team colleagues
• Input into haemoglobinopathy clinics, ward rounds, case discussions and MDT meetings
• Attending annual review clinics in Leicester and Northampton
• Possible inpatient work and staff training
• One general medical session a week offering complex assessments, one-to-one intervention and groups
• Working with patients referred by diabetes, cardiology, obstetrics and gynaecology and neurology teams
• Possible involvement in supporting staff to offer level 2 psychological support to patients
• Working under a band 8b psychologist to develop psychology's role in the MDT

Qualifications

• Clinical or counselling psychology background

Checks & eligibility

• Permission to work in the UK
• DBS disclosure (cost met by the individual)

What’s offered

• Opportunity for bank sessions in general medical or other specialisms
• Requests for alternative hours or varied working patterns considered under the flexible working policy