Job summary Part Time-25 hours per week We are seeking to recruit an experienced Psychologist to join our highly motivated MTD team of Doctors, Nurses, Dietitians and support staff in providing care to children with diabetes in our services based in the localities of Sunderland and South Tyneside. Working as a member of the MDT you will be working in hospital-based clinics in the two localities and will also provide some outreach work into schools or family homes undertaking psychological assessments including management and treatment for children as required. For further information or an informal visit please contact Mr Neil Trenerry or Dr Neil Hopper on 01915656256 Main duties of the job The post-holder is responsible for providing a specialist psychological role within the South Tyneside and Sunderland Children and Young Peoples Diabetes Service and will be part of an MDT which operates from two base sites in Sunderland and South Tyneside. The service provides comprehensive care to approximately 320 children and young people (age 0-19 years) with diabetes. This will involve providing direct specialist psychological assessment and therapy, as well as clinical supervision, advice, and consultation to colleagues on psychological aspects of assessment, formulation, care and treatment. Family Care is an exciting place to work that will provide you with an opportunity to grow and develop. Many of our staff work flexibly, including part-time and we are committed to supporting flexible approaches to work wherever possible for our people. Please enquire to see how we might work flexibly with you in this role. If you are interested in becoming part of our fantastic team then we would welcome your application About us Please help us by adding your telephone number to your application form this will allow us to contact you quickly if required. One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy. The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements. The Trust will not accept applications which are found to be AI generated. Date posted 19 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £53,755 to £60,504 a year PRO RATA FOR PART TIME Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number C9155-FCAHP-0225-24 Job locations Sunderland Royal Hospital Kayll Road Sunderland SR4 7TP South Tyneside Nhs Foundation Trust Harton Lane South Shields Tyne And Wear NE34 0PL Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached Job Description for full details The post-holder is responsible for providing a specialist psychological role within the South Tyneside and Sunderland Children and Young Peoples Diabetes Service and will be part of an MDT which operates from two base sites in Sunderland and South Tyneside. The service provides comprehensive care to approximately 320 children and young people (age 0-19 years) with diabetes. This will involve providing direct specialist psychological assessment and therapy, as well as clinical supervision, advice, and consultation to colleagues on psychological aspects of assessment, formulation, care and treatment. The post -holder will have Research and Audit responsibilities, as well as a role in service development initiatives. Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached Job Description for full details The post-holder is responsible for providing a specialist psychological role within the South Tyneside and Sunderland Children and Young Peoples Diabetes Service and will be part of an MDT which operates from two base sites in Sunderland and South Tyneside. The service provides comprehensive care to approximately 320 children and young people (age 0-19 years) with diabetes. This will involve providing direct specialist psychological assessment and therapy, as well as clinical supervision, advice, and consultation to colleagues on psychological aspects of assessment, formulation, care and treatment. The post -holder will have Research and Audit responsibilities, as well as a role in service development initiatives. Person Specification Qualifications Essential An upper second class honours degree or higher in Psychology with eligibility for Graduate Basis for Chartership with British Psychological Society (BPS). Post-graduate Doctorate in Clinical/Counselling Psychology accredited by HCPC (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996 as accredited by the BPS). HCPC registered as a Practitioner Psychologist. Desirable Additional training in relevant areas e.g. CBT, CFT, ACT, EMDR. Supervisor Training. Skills & Knowledge Essential High-level knowledge of the theory and practice of at least two specialised psychological therapies. Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management. Knowledge of specialised assessment and therapeutic approaches in physical care/palliative care. Ability to use the highest level of interpersonal and communication skills both verbal and written to convey/receive highly complex/sensitive information effectively requiring empathy and reassurance in a highly emotive atmosphere. Ability to make clinical and service-related judgements involving complex facts requiring analysis, interpretation and comparison. Excellent organisational skills to manage a range of clinical activities. Doctoral level knowledge of research design and methodology including complex multivariate data analysis as practiced in clinical psychology. Knowledge of relevant legislation and its implications for clinical practice. An understanding of the importance and function of personal boundaries and how to manage and maintain them. Evidence of working well in multidisciplinary teams. Competent IT skills (word processing, spreadsheets, statistical packages). Experience Essential Experience in applying clinical psychology within the NHS. Experience working as a registered practitioner psychologist. Experience of working within a multi-professional team. Experience of working with children and families who have physical health difficulties. Experience of exercising clinical responsibility for patients psychological care and treatment, within the context of a multidisciplinary care plan with appropriate supervision. Experience of providing supervision to junior colleagues. Experience of teaching and training. Experience of taking a lead or co-lead in service development or audit projects. Desirable Experience of working in diabetes care. Experience of teaching and training non-psychologists in psychological therapy skills. Experience of application of psychology in different cultural contexts. Physical Skills Essential Ability to sit in constrained position for extended periods frequently. The ability to work in a shared office space. Requirement for speed and accuracy, keyboard skills. Ability to travel between bases/ sites as part of the role. Person Specification Qualifications Essential An upper second class honours degree or higher in Psychology with eligibility for Graduate Basis for Chartership with British Psychological Society (BPS). Post-graduate Doctorate in Clinical/Counselling Psychology accredited by HCPC (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996 as accredited by the BPS). HCPC registered as a Practitioner Psychologist. Desirable Additional training in relevant areas e.g. CBT, CFT, ACT, EMDR. Supervisor Training. Skills & Knowledge Essential High-level knowledge of the theory and practice of at least two specialised psychological therapies. Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management. Knowledge of specialised assessment and therapeutic approaches in physical care/palliative care. Ability to use the highest level of interpersonal and communication skills both verbal and written to convey/receive highly complex/sensitive information effectively requiring empathy and reassurance in a highly emotive atmosphere. Ability to make clinical and service-related judgements involving complex facts requiring analysis, interpretation and comparison. Excellent organisational skills to manage a range of clinical activities. Doctoral level knowledge of research design and methodology including complex multivariate data analysis as practiced in clinical psychology. Knowledge of relevant legislation and its implications for clinical practice. An understanding of the importance and function of personal boundaries and how to manage and maintain them. Evidence of working well in multidisciplinary teams. Competent IT skills (word processing, spreadsheets, statistical packages). Experience Essential Experience in applying clinical psychology within the NHS. Experience working as a registered practitioner psychologist. Experience of working within a multi-professional team. Experience of working with children and families who have physical health difficulties. Experience of exercising clinical responsibility for patients psychological care and treatment, within the context of a multidisciplinary care plan with appropriate supervision. Experience of providing supervision to junior colleagues. Experience of teaching and training. Experience of taking a lead or co-lead in service development or audit projects. Desirable Experience of working in diabetes care. Experience of teaching and training non-psychologists in psychological therapy skills. Experience of application of psychology in different cultural contexts. Physical Skills Essential Ability to sit in constrained position for extended periods frequently. The ability to work in a shared office space. Requirement for speed and accuracy, keyboard skills. Ability to travel between bases/ sites as part of the role. 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). Additional information 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 South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust Address Sunderland Royal Hospital Kayll Road Sunderland SR4 7TP Employer's website https://www.stsft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)