Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Clinical Psychologist to join the Dorset Pain Management Service. We are happy to consider newly qualified Clinical Psychologists on a Band 7 developmental post. The successful candidate will ideally have experience of working with patients with long term conditions, but if not, please do get in touch anyway as full training and support will be provided. The Psychologist will be expected to be accountable and responsible for the direct delivery of psychological services to patients with chronic pain. He/she will be skilled in assessment, formulation, and in the delivery of appropriate highly specialised programmes of care. Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position. Main duties of the job
The post holder will be part of the Dorset Pain Management Service and will provide evidence-based psychological interventions. They will work with clients who have a range of complex chronic pain-related problems for which psychological intervention is demonstrated to be clinically effective. Provide advice and consultation on clients' psychological care to non-psychologist colleagues and to other, nonprofessional carers, working under supervision within professional guidelines and the overall framework of the team's policies and procedures. To supervise and support the psychological assessment and therapy provided by other clinical members of teams who provide psychologically based care and treatment if required. Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check. About us
At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities, and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people. We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities. Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves. Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion, and expertise in all we do. Job responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post. Person Specification
Qualifications
Appropriate Postgraduate qualification in Clinical Psychology Eligibility for Chartered Status with the British Psychological Society Post-doctoral training in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice Training in I.T packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Job specific experience
Previous experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of adults with a wide range of Physical and Mental health problems, of varying severity and complexity Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course, presenting problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity including maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of emotive and distressing problems and verbal and physical abuse Experience of multi-disciplinary working Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills enabling change in clients where there may be resistance to change Evidence of continuing professional development as recommended by the BPS Managerial- supervisory experience
Experience of teaching, training and/or professional and clinical supervision with a multi-agency setting Personal Qualities/Attributes
Commitment to developing services for the benefit of patients and their families 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. Address
Dorset wide, based at Poole Community Clinic Poole Community Clinic, Shaftesbury Road,
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We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Clinical Psychologist to join the Dorset Pain Management Service. We are happy to consider newly qualified Clinical Psychologists on a Band 7 developmental post. The successful candidate will ideally have experience of working with patients with long term conditions, but if not, please do get in touch anyway as full training and support will be provided. The Psychologist will be expected to be accountable and responsible for the direct delivery of psychological services to patients with chronic pain. He/she will be skilled in assessment, formulation, and in the delivery of appropriate highly specialised programmes of care. Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position. Main duties of the job
The post holder will be part of the Dorset Pain Management Service and will provide evidence-based psychological interventions. They will work with clients who have a range of complex chronic pain-related problems for which psychological intervention is demonstrated to be clinically effective. Provide advice and consultation on clients' psychological care to non-psychologist colleagues and to other, nonprofessional carers, working under supervision within professional guidelines and the overall framework of the team's policies and procedures. To supervise and support the psychological assessment and therapy provided by other clinical members of teams who provide psychologically based care and treatment if required. Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check. About us
At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities, and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people. We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities. Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves. Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion, and expertise in all we do. Job responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post. Person Specification
Qualifications
Appropriate Postgraduate qualification in Clinical Psychology Eligibility for Chartered Status with the British Psychological Society Post-doctoral training in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice Training in I.T packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Job specific experience
Previous experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of adults with a wide range of Physical and Mental health problems, of varying severity and complexity Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course, presenting problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity including maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of emotive and distressing problems and verbal and physical abuse Experience of multi-disciplinary working Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills enabling change in clients where there may be resistance to change Evidence of continuing professional development as recommended by the BPS Managerial- supervisory experience
Experience of teaching, training and/or professional and clinical supervision with a multi-agency setting Personal Qualities/Attributes
Commitment to developing services for the benefit of patients and their families 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. Address
Dorset wide, based at Poole Community Clinic Poole Community Clinic, Shaftesbury Road,
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