We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic assistant psychologist to join our innovative complications of Excess Weight (CEW) MDT. The team is based in South Tees (the current team base is in Guisborough with frequent travel required to other venues including James Cook University Hospital).
The MDT involves joint work with family support workers, nurse, dietitian, physio, psychologist and medical professionals to deliver a coordinated plan of support which includes a programme of social activities and events.
The post will include working with young people and their families to support their psychological well-being during their time in the Service. The role involves attending clinics, conducting home visits, delivering group sessions, education sessions, and assessing children and young people and their families. The post-holder would also be a key worker within the Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT).
Enthusiasm and passion for joining all relevant aspects of the service and working with others embedded in the team will be essential. Strong communication skills will be vital in the role as the Children, Young People and families cover a wide range of social and cultural backgrounds and interaction with other services is frequent.
The post-holder will have access to safeguarding supervision due to the complex nature of the role. The post-holder will also be a member of the Medical Psychology team with access to support, training, and supervision as well as networking with other assistant psychologists and clinicians.
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff. This training programme has been designed to support our staff in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the following training sessions:
1. Your Leadership Impact
2. Leading Your Team to Success
3. Service Improvement for Beginners
4. Developing your Service Improvement Skills
The Leadership And Improvement Programme Aims To:
1. Explore leadership within the NHS
2. Promote Trust values and behaviours
3. Develop your leadership effectiveness and skills
4. Equip you with the necessary knowledge and skills to lead and complete service improvements within the scope of your role.
After you complete these three and a half days of training, you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities. We also offer further in-house courses and bitesize programmes through our Leadership and Improvement Team.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Rosey Ferris Job title: Consultant Clinical Psychologist Email address: rosey.ferris@nhs.net Telephone number: 01642282708.
For An Informal Discussion Please Contact:
Vicki Steele (victoria.steele6@nhs.net - senior specialist dietitian/joint lead for the CEW service) and/or Rosey Ferris (stees.psychology@nhs.net - consultant clinical psychologist).
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