We have an exciting opportunity for a highly specialised Clinical Psychologist to join the Paediatric Cystic Fibrosis Teams (PCFT) at Worthing & St Richard's Hospitals, University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (UHSussex).
We welcome applications from psychologists who are experienced in working in the field of Cystic Fibrosis.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be a key member of the multidisciplinary health care team and will providehighly specialist psychological assessments and treatments to those experiencing behavioural, emotional and psychological challenges linked to their Cystic Fibrosis condition and / or their treatment regimen with the aim of improving treatment outcomes and the patient experience. Together with PCFT colleagues the post holder will routinely connect with our small cohort of paediatric patients throughregular clinic and annual review appointments and will offer support to all families on diagnosis or transfer into the area. They will develop group interventions and provide bespoke individualised support to children and families as issues arise.
About us
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourWellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To develop and deliver psychological support and a range of evidence based psychological treatments to the children, young people and families cared for by the PCFT in line with service requirements. This involves the development, refinement and provision of highly specialist psychological assessments and treatments of children and young people experiencing behavioural, emotional and psychological challenges linked to their cystic fibrosis condition and / or their treatment regimen.
To lead the PCFTs research to evaluate the efficacy, efficiency and acceptability of the assessments and treatments it offers. This will involve working as a clinician within the PCFT whilst pursuing opportunities to undertake important, high quality, clinically relevant research into the psychological aspects of cystic fibrosis within the paediatric population.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
* Significant post qualification clinical experience in Paediatric cystic fibrosis.
* Significant post qualification experience working clinically in health and medical settings.
* Significant relevant post qualification clinical experience.
* Post qualification training in clinical supervision.
* Doctoral level training in clinical psychology, including models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology, as accredited by the British Psychological Society.
* Interest, passion and commitment to ensuring high quality services for children and young people with cystic fibrosis.
Desirable
* Evidence of advanced post qualification training to support specialist therapeutic work in the paediatric cystic fibrosis context.
Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
* Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
* Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
Address
Worthing & St Richards Hospitals
Lyndhurst Rd
Worthing
BN11 2DH
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