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INTERNAL ONLY TO NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST (NCIC) EMPLOYEES ONLY
The post holder will work within the Physical Health Psychology service, which has more than 90 staff working across the whole of Cumbria. The team and service provide psychological care to patients with physical health problems, including long term conditions (LTCs) including:
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Diabetes Cardiac Issues Cancer To undertake specialised psychological assessments, treatments and other types of clinical intervention with individual clients, carers, families and groups of clients; staff training; research and development activity.
To work independently on a day-to-day basis under supervision and subject to review at regular intervals, in accordance with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and British Psychological Society (BPS) or other approved accrediting organisation guidelines; supervision will usually be offered by a qualified psychologist or psychological therapist
To work towards professional registration, or be undertaking a period of training or development in a University course leading to accreditation with the HCPC.
The staff member will be expected to pay their own fees in relation to training, but the employer will facilitate reasonable study leave; to be agreed with line manager and supervisor.
Main duties of the job
Works as part of a multi-disciplinary community team or in specialised clinical settings. Facilitation of group work with colleagues. Consults with relevant external agencies such as social services, independent and voluntary sector, to facilitate and enable intervention at multiple levels. Communicate highly complex information clearly and empathetically to clients, families, and carers. Establish a rapport with individuals who have mental health disorders or other difficulties, some of whom may be aggressive or distressed.
Discuss and negotiate clinical work with colleagues within a multidisciplinary team.
Discuss clinical work with other agencies and professionals.
To provide reports and communicate in a skilled and sensitive manner concerning the assessment, formulation, and treatment plans of clients.
To work in partnership with service users.
About us
At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.
Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time':
Being a clinically led organisation Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust A positive patient experience every time A great place to work Managing our money well
As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.
Across the North East and Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.
Job description Job responsibilities
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.
CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP:
Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.
Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see ourPolicy for eligible vacancies.
AHP - Return to Practice Job Advert information.This role may be suitable for individuals Returning to Practice. Please speak to the recruiting manager for more information.
Disclosure and Barring Service:
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.
The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as followsif applicable to the post:
Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.
Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.
NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:
27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
Flexible working Scheme
NHS Discounts*
Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*
Excellent opportunities for development*
Competitive NHS Pension scheme
Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems
*Subject to eligibility
Important Information:
Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.
If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.
Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Graduate for Registration (BPS). 2:1 or above at Bachelors Level Degree in Psychology (or directly relevant discipline). Care Certificate or the willingness and ability to undertake (applicable for all non-registered support workers that provide health care). On a recognised self-funded University Course leading to Doctorate in Practitioner Counselling or Health Psychologist (to allow HCPC registration). For Health Psychology, Master's Degree.
Desirable
Further training in research methods. Master's Degree.
Knowledge and Experience Essential
Good basic psychological knowledge, compatible with degree level study. Previous NHS experience in a Clinical role. Relevant experience of work with people with psychological needs. Experience of relevant research and/or service evaluation. Development of patient materials. Delivery of therapeutic groups.
Desirable
Experience of work with patients with health problems. Experience of working with children or young people. Previous use of an EPR system. Previous audit experience. Previous NHS experience. Previous publication history.
Skills and Aptitudes Essential
Good oral and written communication skills. Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team. Open, honest, trustworthy. Able to work independently but seek help where needed. Confident with a wide range of people.
Other Requirements Essential
Must be physically capable of the job. Driving licence and access to car preferred, or ability to travel without recourse to public transport.
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address North Cumbria
Carlisle
CA1 3SX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)