MFT's Employee Health and Wellbeing (EHW) service provides specialist advice and support regarding employee health and mental health issues to MFT employees and managers as well as to a variety of external clients. The EHW Service continues to provide an efficient, highly professional and cost-effective service whilst focusing activity on meeting the common challenges faced by a large Acute NHS Trust we now look after over 30,000 employees making us the biggest Trust in the UK.
To further develop our multidisciplinary team, we are seeking to recruit a Specialist Clinical Psychologist to join our Psychological Wellbeing and Mental Health Service (PWMHS). We are looking for a professional with proven expertise in Clinical Psychology who has a passion for improving and supporting employee mental and physical health and an interest in and experience with working with trauma. The post-holder will work alongside our expert colleagues to deliver high-quality services which are fully integrated within the wider EHW Service model.
The EHW Service is a multidisciplinary team comprising of Senior Managers, Fitness for Work Advisers, Clinical Nurses, Mental Health Nurses, Clinical Psychologists, Psychological Therapists, Consultant Psychiatrist, Consultant OH Physician, Physiotherapists and Public Health Specialists. Working together with our Service Support team, our main priority is to create a dynamic approach to maximise employee health, wellbeing and productivity.
Main duties of the job
The post holder must be a qualified Clinical Psychological Practitioner and able to demonstrate that they can work at a senior level. The post holder will have a passion for occupational health and psychology in the workplace, acting as a specialist, clinician, educator, adviser and advocate.
Working in close collaboration with the Assistant Director, Clinical Lead Psychologist, Head of Fitness for Work Services and the wider EHW team, the role will support the development and implementation of strategic plans to further enhance the EHW service. They will provide specialist clinical expertise to support the delivery of innovative, progressive and value-adding services which are safe, efficient, effective and responsive to internal and external demands. The role will help to empower our managers and staff to have confidence and capability when considering the impact of health at work. Acting as a change agent and role model, to ensure good working relationships and a positive psychological wellbeing and mental health at work culture.
The role will actively contribute to the development of multidisciplinary pathways and the wider OH profession, raising the profile and impact of the Employee Health and Wellbeing Service, both internally and externally.
About us
MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of £2.6bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 30,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.
We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.
At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you'll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading.
At MFT EHW Service, we are supportive of some flexible working and partial working from home arrangements.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
We're looking forward to hearing from you!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Diploma, masters, doctoral degree or equivalent accepted by the British Psychological Society as qualifying the person to work as a Clinical Psychologist Registration / Eligibility for registration as a Clinical Psychologist with the Health Professions Council
Desirable
Pre or Post-qualification CPD relating to health psychology Clinical Supervision qualification Post-qualification training in a specific therapeutic modality. Training in delivering evidence-based Trauma Focussed Therapies. Training in delivering Mindfulness techniques and groups.
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
Experience of working as qualified Clinical Psychologist for at least 18 months Experience of working autonomously as part of a multi-disciplinary team Experience of teaching, training, and professional and clinical supervision Experience of consulting with health care and other professionals. Knowledge of statistics, research, information analysis and research techniques Knowledge of current employee health and wellbeing issues Experienced in research activity Experience in audit Experience in report writing Experience of working in challenging environments when dealing with a range of clients and stakeholders Experience of team working and collaboration Awareness of health and mental health risk assessment methods and clinical audit
Desirable
Experience of working in a Occupational Health / Health Psychology setting Experience of working with chronic health conditions and pain management Experience in working in developing services. Experience in delivering teaching and training Experience of developing and delivering strategic psychological wellbeing initiatives and programmes Broad understanding of Occupational Health / Employee Health and Wellbeing issues Experience working in acute settings Knowledge of and experience in working with and advising in the area of neurodivergence
Skills & Abilities
Essential
Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention, and management Ability to integrate psychological theories and outcome data with clinical practice and service provision Ability to represent psychology within the context of multidisciplinary care Ability to work with people from different backgrounds, cultures and of different ages. Ability to cope with stressful interpersonal situations including maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse, and the threat of physical abuse. Ability to manage own distress when working with significant trauma and distress. Ability to engage and influence key internal and external stakeholders Analyse and interpret complex data/statistics/research results Strong organisational skills Self-motivated and able to manage own workloads while completing competing tasks Ability to work autonomously and within professional standards Ability to lead and support projects, whilst able to prioritise completing business as usual tasks High level ability to communicate effectively at both written and orally Ability to deal with clinically sensitive data whilst maintaining client confidentiality Ability to work on own initiative unsupervised and independently whilst working as part of a wider multi-disciplinary team Ability to perform efficiently and effectively whilst under pressure Ability to undertake audit Strong IT skills e.g. Microsoft packages, Excel, Word, PowerPoint
Desirable
Experience of teaching and mentoring Experience of using OH IT systems
Attributes
Essential
Commitment to achieving personal, departmental, and organisational objectives Innovative and creative when looking for solutions Flexibility in working arrangements Persistent and resourceful Team player Able to adapt approach to meet needs of audience
Employer details
Employer name
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Trust Headquarters, Cobbett House,
Oxford Road
Manchester
M13 9WL
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
349-COR-6919413* #J-18808-Ljbffr
To further develop our multidisciplinary team, we are seeking to recruit a Specialist Clinical Psychologist to join our Psychological Wellbeing and Mental Health Service (PWMHS). We are looking for a professional with proven expertise in Clinical Psychology who has a passion for improving and supporting employee mental and physical health and an interest in and experience with working with trauma. The post-holder will work alongside our expert colleagues to deliver high-quality services which are fully integrated within the wider EHW Service model.
The EHW Service is a multidisciplinary team comprising of Senior Managers, Fitness for Work Advisers, Clinical Nurses, Mental Health Nurses, Clinical Psychologists, Psychological Therapists, Consultant Psychiatrist, Consultant OH Physician, Physiotherapists and Public Health Specialists. Working together with our Service Support team, our main priority is to create a dynamic approach to maximise employee health, wellbeing and productivity.
Main duties of the job
The post holder must be a qualified Clinical Psychological Practitioner and able to demonstrate that they can work at a senior level. The post holder will have a passion for occupational health and psychology in the workplace, acting as a specialist, clinician, educator, adviser and advocate.
Working in close collaboration with the Assistant Director, Clinical Lead Psychologist, Head of Fitness for Work Services and the wider EHW team, the role will support the development and implementation of strategic plans to further enhance the EHW service. They will provide specialist clinical expertise to support the delivery of innovative, progressive and value-adding services which are safe, efficient, effective and responsive to internal and external demands. The role will help to empower our managers and staff to have confidence and capability when considering the impact of health at work. Acting as a change agent and role model, to ensure good working relationships and a positive psychological wellbeing and mental health at work culture.
The role will actively contribute to the development of multidisciplinary pathways and the wider OH profession, raising the profile and impact of the Employee Health and Wellbeing Service, both internally and externally.
About us
MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of £2.6bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 30,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.
We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.
At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you'll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading.
At MFT EHW Service, we are supportive of some flexible working and partial working from home arrangements.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
We're looking forward to hearing from you!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Diploma, masters, doctoral degree or equivalent accepted by the British Psychological Society as qualifying the person to work as a Clinical Psychologist Registration / Eligibility for registration as a Clinical Psychologist with the Health Professions Council
Desirable
Pre or Post-qualification CPD relating to health psychology Clinical Supervision qualification Post-qualification training in a specific therapeutic modality. Training in delivering evidence-based Trauma Focussed Therapies. Training in delivering Mindfulness techniques and groups.
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
Experience of working as qualified Clinical Psychologist for at least 18 months Experience of working autonomously as part of a multi-disciplinary team Experience of teaching, training, and professional and clinical supervision Experience of consulting with health care and other professionals. Knowledge of statistics, research, information analysis and research techniques Knowledge of current employee health and wellbeing issues Experienced in research activity Experience in audit Experience in report writing Experience of working in challenging environments when dealing with a range of clients and stakeholders Experience of team working and collaboration Awareness of health and mental health risk assessment methods and clinical audit
Desirable
Experience of working in a Occupational Health / Health Psychology setting Experience of working with chronic health conditions and pain management Experience in working in developing services. Experience in delivering teaching and training Experience of developing and delivering strategic psychological wellbeing initiatives and programmes Broad understanding of Occupational Health / Employee Health and Wellbeing issues Experience working in acute settings Knowledge of and experience in working with and advising in the area of neurodivergence
Skills & Abilities
Essential
Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention, and management Ability to integrate psychological theories and outcome data with clinical practice and service provision Ability to represent psychology within the context of multidisciplinary care Ability to work with people from different backgrounds, cultures and of different ages. Ability to cope with stressful interpersonal situations including maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse, and the threat of physical abuse. Ability to manage own distress when working with significant trauma and distress. Ability to engage and influence key internal and external stakeholders Analyse and interpret complex data/statistics/research results Strong organisational skills Self-motivated and able to manage own workloads while completing competing tasks Ability to work autonomously and within professional standards Ability to lead and support projects, whilst able to prioritise completing business as usual tasks High level ability to communicate effectively at both written and orally Ability to deal with clinically sensitive data whilst maintaining client confidentiality Ability to work on own initiative unsupervised and independently whilst working as part of a wider multi-disciplinary team Ability to perform efficiently and effectively whilst under pressure Ability to undertake audit Strong IT skills e.g. Microsoft packages, Excel, Word, PowerPoint
Desirable
Experience of teaching and mentoring Experience of using OH IT systems
Attributes
Essential
Commitment to achieving personal, departmental, and organisational objectives Innovative and creative when looking for solutions Flexibility in working arrangements Persistent and resourceful Team player Able to adapt approach to meet needs of audience
Employer details
Employer name
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Trust Headquarters, Cobbett House,
Oxford Road
Manchester
M13 9WL
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
349-COR-6919413* #J-18808-Ljbffr
