About this role
Job summary
Hull University NHS Teaching Hospitals (HUTH) are working collaboratively with Yorkshire Cancer Research and Sheffield Hallam University to implement the Active Together model for people diagnosed with cancer.The Active Together programme will run alongside the existing diagnostic and treatment pathways to ensure patients are optimally prepared for treatment and beyond. It aims to maximise resilience to treatment, improve longer term health, minimise side effects and empower patients to be partners in their healthcare.The programme combines physical activity, nutritional support and psychological support alongside the clinical pathway.This is a funded 5 year programme which will have staged implementation into all relevant cancer pathways. Patients will receive individual assessments and be triaged into a support pathway suitable to their needs. This may be delivered within locality or selected facilities closest to the patient's home or may be a self-management pathway.
The overall purpose of this role is to lead, establish, deliver and sustain the success of the psychological element of the Active Together Programme.The Psychologist will also ensure the effectiveness and sustainability of the psychological service ensuring the delivery of evidence-based practice, better outcomes for patients and the development of services within the Trust.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be required to:
Provide a high-quality, specialist psychological service to cancer patients as part of the Active Together programme. This will involve devising and implementing highly specialist psychological assessments and interventions to patients presenting with complex difficulties in relation to their cancer diagnosis and treatment.
Implement a range of highly specialist psychological therapies for individual clients, families and groups.
Undertake risk assessment and risk management for individual clients and provide highly specialist advice to other professionals on psychological aspects of risk assessment and risk management.
Provide information, advice, support and supervision to non-mental health colleagues within the Active Together Programme
Supervise and support psychological practice through consultation, supervision, formulation and training.
Work autonomously within professional practice guidelines, ensuring that systematic governance of clinical practice is maintained.
Supervision and guidance will be provided by a senior clinical psychologist within the department of psychological services.
About us
The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion.
Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.
Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH.
As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.
We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Partnership and our community.
Job description Job responsibilities
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
We reserve the right to close the advert early in the event of high levels of interest. Therefore early applications are encouraged.
Please note that, in line with UKVI regulations, this vacancy does not meet the eligibility criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Visa route. As a result, we are unable to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this position.
We remain committed to fair and equal recruitment practices and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates who have the right to work in the UK.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications Essential
Post-graduate doctoral level training in clinical psychology as accredited by the BPS. Current status as a registered Clinical Psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council. Post-doctoral training in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice. Trained in the supervision of Psychology Trainees. Evidence of continuing professional development.
Desirable
Post-doctoral training in clinical health psychology.
Knowledge, Training & Experience Essential
Experience of working clinically with individuals within a health setting. Experience of working within and supporting multidisciplinary teams in health care, social services or a related field. Skills in using complex methods of psychological assessment and intervention e.g. cognitive behavioural therapy, ACT, CFT. Teaching, training and clinical supervision. Evidence based practice relevant to the role.
Desirable
Experience of working in an Acute Hospital Trust Experience of working with oncology patients
Communication and Interpersonal Skills Essential
Highly developed knowledge of the theory and practice of Psychology. Doctoral level knowledge of research design and methodology, including complex and multivariate data analysis as practiced within the field of clinical psychology. Knowledge of risk assessment and risk management. Knowledge of National directives / strategies shaping cancer services. High level knowledge of the theory and practice of at least two specialised psychological therapies.
Desirable
Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non professional groups. Knowledge of relevant legislation and implications for clinical practice.
Special Attributes and other Essential
Skills in the use of different therapeutic approaches. A positive attitude towards involvement in the supervisory process. Advanced communication skills. Able to liaise effectively with MDT members, GPs and other agencies. The ability to teach and train others. Good IT skills. Good time management skills. Ability to manage own stress. Willing to be flexible and adapt to changing service operational priorities. Supports trust mission, values and operational priorities. Willing to commit to personal development
Desirable
Experience of working within a stressful environment.
Other Requirements Essential
Enthusiasm for a broad range of psychological phenomena, interest in models of service delivery, and an ability to articulate the value added by clinical psychology services within the context of the multi-disciplinary teams. Ability to work flexibly within a multi-disciplinary context and within an acute healthcare environment.
Desirable
Previous NHS experience.
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 Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address Active Together, Cherry Tree Court
36 Ferensway,
Hull
HU2 8NH
Employer's website https://www.hey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)