Specialist or Highly Specialist Applied Psychologist Progression 7/8a
Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Applied Psychologist to join a supportive, dynamic team within the Paediatric Psychology Service across County Durham and Darlington. The successful applicant will work within the Paediatric Diabetes Team, consisting of Consultant Paediatricians, Specialist Nurses, Specialist Dietitians and a Psychology Assistant. Psychologists & Psychological Therapists provide key leadership roles within the Trust. To support this we have developed leadership profiles for each psychology band and the profile card associated with this post is attached on NHS Jobs. We encourage you to look at these resources as they will play a part in the interview process. Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will lead on psychologically informed care for children and young people diagnosed with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, providing psychological assessment, formulation and interventions. They will provide psychological expertise to the multidisciplinary team and partner agencies through joint working, clinical supervision, consultation, and training. The post holder will receive regular supervision from the Consultant Psychologist. We are seeking an enthusiastic Applied Psychologist looking to develop their clinical leadership skills. Knowledge and experience of working with children and young people with health needs is important, as well as the ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team and with multi-agency organisations. Experience of working systemically would be beneficial. The post is across the County Durham and Darlington area, with clinics offered in Chester Le Street, Durham, Bishop Auckland and Darlington. It is essential applicants can travel independently across the locality, with access to a suitable vehicle. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010. About us
The Paediatric Psychology and Paediatric Diabetes Teams are compassionate about working in partnership with children, young people, their families and local community partners. Applied Psychology is highly valued within the Trust with good professional support. Leadership skills and behaviours are integral to the recruitment process. The Trust is a strongly value-based, person-centred organisation which has taken a strategic approach to continued service improvement. Job responsibilities
Please refer to attached job descriptions as per documents section for both Highly Specialist Applied Psychologist or Applied Psychologist, depending on experience, for further detailed information to ensure you meet the role criteria before applying. This vacancy is open to experienced Band 8A psychologists or offered as a Band 7 psychologist development post. Person Specification
Qualifications
Post-graduate training (doctoral level equivalent) in clinical / counselling / forensic psychology (or its equivalent prior to 1996) as accredited by the BPS HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist Evidence of continuing professional development Trained in clinical supervision (within agreed timescale) Trained in care co-ordination (within agreed timescale) Registration with BPS Post-graduate qualification showing evidence of supervised practice in an evidence-based psychological therapeutic model Experience
Working with mental health/learning disability clients (depending on designated service area) Multi-disciplinary team working Experience of joint working with statutory, voluntary and private sector agencies Experience of CBT, DBT, ACT, systematic therapy Experience of research and audit Knowledge
Doctoral level knowledge of evidence-based practice relevant to the role Doctoral level knowledge of risk assessment and risk management Doctoral level knowledge of Clinical governance Doctoral level knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health Doctoral level knowledge of Audit and research methodology Doctoral level knowledge of Social Inclusion agenda Awareness of The Trust's Quality Improvement System Personal Attributes
Respects and has awareness of the advantages of joint working with other experienced professionals in a multidisciplinary setting Able to work flexibly and co-operatively as part of a team Able to use own initiative and make decisions independently Self-aware and committed to professional and personal development Skills
Communicate complex and highly sensitive information effectively, to a wide range of people Adapt creatively the evidence base for interventions in mental health for clients with communication difficulties / learning disabilities Provide (within agreed timescale) effective teaching, training and clinical supervision Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and undertake care co-ordination/lead practitioner responsibilities Utilise psychometric tests competently 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. Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust £46,148 to £60,504 a year (pro rata), per annum
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Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Applied Psychologist to join a supportive, dynamic team within the Paediatric Psychology Service across County Durham and Darlington. The successful applicant will work within the Paediatric Diabetes Team, consisting of Consultant Paediatricians, Specialist Nurses, Specialist Dietitians and a Psychology Assistant. Psychologists & Psychological Therapists provide key leadership roles within the Trust. To support this we have developed leadership profiles for each psychology band and the profile card associated with this post is attached on NHS Jobs. We encourage you to look at these resources as they will play a part in the interview process. Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will lead on psychologically informed care for children and young people diagnosed with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, providing psychological assessment, formulation and interventions. They will provide psychological expertise to the multidisciplinary team and partner agencies through joint working, clinical supervision, consultation, and training. The post holder will receive regular supervision from the Consultant Psychologist. We are seeking an enthusiastic Applied Psychologist looking to develop their clinical leadership skills. Knowledge and experience of working with children and young people with health needs is important, as well as the ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team and with multi-agency organisations. Experience of working systemically would be beneficial. The post is across the County Durham and Darlington area, with clinics offered in Chester Le Street, Durham, Bishop Auckland and Darlington. It is essential applicants can travel independently across the locality, with access to a suitable vehicle. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010. About us
The Paediatric Psychology and Paediatric Diabetes Teams are compassionate about working in partnership with children, young people, their families and local community partners. Applied Psychology is highly valued within the Trust with good professional support. Leadership skills and behaviours are integral to the recruitment process. The Trust is a strongly value-based, person-centred organisation which has taken a strategic approach to continued service improvement. Job responsibilities
Please refer to attached job descriptions as per documents section for both Highly Specialist Applied Psychologist or Applied Psychologist, depending on experience, for further detailed information to ensure you meet the role criteria before applying. This vacancy is open to experienced Band 8A psychologists or offered as a Band 7 psychologist development post. Person Specification
Qualifications
Post-graduate training (doctoral level equivalent) in clinical / counselling / forensic psychology (or its equivalent prior to 1996) as accredited by the BPS HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist Evidence of continuing professional development Trained in clinical supervision (within agreed timescale) Trained in care co-ordination (within agreed timescale) Registration with BPS Post-graduate qualification showing evidence of supervised practice in an evidence-based psychological therapeutic model Experience
Working with mental health/learning disability clients (depending on designated service area) Multi-disciplinary team working Experience of joint working with statutory, voluntary and private sector agencies Experience of CBT, DBT, ACT, systematic therapy Experience of research and audit Knowledge
Doctoral level knowledge of evidence-based practice relevant to the role Doctoral level knowledge of risk assessment and risk management Doctoral level knowledge of Clinical governance Doctoral level knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health Doctoral level knowledge of Audit and research methodology Doctoral level knowledge of Social Inclusion agenda Awareness of The Trust's Quality Improvement System Personal Attributes
Respects and has awareness of the advantages of joint working with other experienced professionals in a multidisciplinary setting Able to work flexibly and co-operatively as part of a team Able to use own initiative and make decisions independently Self-aware and committed to professional and personal development Skills
Communicate complex and highly sensitive information effectively, to a wide range of people Adapt creatively the evidence base for interventions in mental health for clients with communication difficulties / learning disabilities Provide (within agreed timescale) effective teaching, training and clinical supervision Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and undertake care co-ordination/lead practitioner responsibilities Utilise psychometric tests competently 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. Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust £46,148 to £60,504 a year (pro rata), per annum
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