About this role
Job summary
This role is part time (2 days per week) 8A Clinical / Counselling Psychologist, Psychotherapist or equivalent.
We are looking for an experienced psychological clinician to help maintain the operational aspects of the psychological therapies service at Southend working with oncology and palliative care patients.The psychological service is embedded across the three hospitals in MSEFT so the postholder will link with their equivalent on the other two sites. The post holder will offer specialist interventions to inpatients, outpatients, and staff. This is an opportunity to develop leadership and clinical skills in a fast paced applied physical health environment where MDT working is valued.
The post sits within the wider Psychological Therapies Service, Individual and group supervision are provided and although this role requires independent working it requires collaboration and is fully supported both governance and well being wise.
***Please note we are unable to sponsor this role***
Main duties of the job
With support from the PTS management team the role will oversee the operational aspects of the PTS Southend oncology and palliative care team.
Primary duties are:
To provide psychological screening, psychosocial information, assessment and treatment to in and out patients. To provide consultation on complex psychological issues to the wider multidisciplinary team by involvement in relevant unit meetings. To support the referral managment of the outpatient pathway. To provide training to staff on relevant psychological and mental health issues.
About us
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.
Job description Job responsibilities
For more detail please review the job description.
We employ staff who display an interest in the psychological impact of physical health and in particular trauma. If you think this is you or if If you would like to discuss the role or visit do please contact us and ask to speak to a member of the PTS management team.
Interviews will involve an initial group stage allowing plenty of time to learn more about the role and ask questions. This will be followed for successful candidates by a face to face interview.
We look forward to your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Accreditation HCPC or equivalent Post graduate relevant qualification
Desirable
Additional qualification in models (ie.e ACT / EMDR)
Experience Essential
Experience working as a psychological clinician in a health psychology environment Experience working with end of life patients Relevant experience working as a psychological clinician in the NHS Experience of MDT working and its issues
Desirable
Experience working as a psychologically with inpatients in a health psychology environment
Experience Essential
Experience supervising clinical staff and or trainees Experience running staff reflective practice groups Experience teaching MDT professionals
Desirable
Knowledge or training of staff models such as TRiM
Experience Essential
Good written communication: on application form and in interview Evidence of service development in previous roles
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.
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 Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address Southend
Wescliff-on-sea
SS0 0RY
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)