Job summary We are looking for a thoughtful, compassionate and innovative highly specialist (Principal) Practitioner Psychologist with expertise in health care provision for adults living with health conditions. This role will include team lead responsibilities for a team of practitioner psychologists working with adult oncology and haematology patients. It will also involve shared responsibilities for the leadership of a new multidisciplinary service delivering holistic care to people impacted by the infected blood inquiry. Provision will include clinical services, research and quality improvement including dissemination, and training and consultation to other partner services and agencies. Close working with partnership organisations will be a feature of the role. Psychological Health Services is an award-winning department, recognised for a commitment to leadership and the development of Trustwide psychological services. (Cont'd under Detailed job description and main responsibilities) Main duties of the job Highly Specialist clinical care and leadership, to ensure the systematic provision of a psychology service to adult haematology and oncology patients and those eligible for the Infected Blood Psychology Service. Training, clinical supervision and consultation as appropriate. Joint working, consultation, training and service development activities. Research relating to service delivery. Management and supervision of staff. About us University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge. Date posted 30 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8b Salary £62,215 to £72,293 a year pro rata Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Part-time, Flexible working Reference number 387-SPS-3977-SC Job locations Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre 22 Horfield road Bristol BS2 8ED Job description Job responsibilities (Cont'd underDetailed job description and main responsibilities) As a university teaching trust research and quality improvement forms part of UHBW's mission to support excellence in delivery of patient care, alongside education and applied research of the highest quality. We are engaged in high profile national professional networks at a senior level across BPS, NHS and charitable sector organisations. We have strong links to local and regional universities providing access to support research and clinical training with honorary appointment up to professorial level. Psychological Health Services has an expanding research portfolio and provide and support opportunities to develop this further. Psychological Health Services take pride in their commitment to providing high quality and accessible CPD and access to skilled clinical and peer supervision. Examples of current CPD opportunities include monthly Trustwide departmental CPD meetings, journal clubs and an ACT supervision group. Our commitment to clinical excellence is reflected in our annual cycle of quality outcomes related to a wide portfolio of activity. We work together to grow and shape the department; we have a notice board style central point of communication to keep you up to date communicating via surveys about what matters to us all. Membership of departmental Service Delivery Groups (SDGs) give the opportunity to broaden skills and experiences and be involved in wider psychology initiatives. As a large department Psychological Health Services provides clinical psychology services to a wide range of specialist multidisciplinary teams. Although the current recruitment is for a specific post, we welcome applications and enquiries from those who are interested in wider opportunities within our portfolio. We have a commitment in Paediatrics to collaborate with our colleagues as much as we can. This means we regularly offer advice and guidance to patients outside of our core patient group. This rewarding work is highly appreciated by the Trust. As a way to support individual development, growth of expertise and service priorities, staff can benefit from opportunities to work into other clinical areas through discussion and planning with their line manager and head of service. This will be an element of the working lives of much of the staff group you would lead. For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and person specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy. Job description Job responsibilities (Cont'd underDetailed job description and main responsibilities) As a university teaching trust research and quality improvement forms part of UHBW's mission to support excellence in delivery of patient care, alongside education and applied research of the highest quality. We are engaged in high profile national professional networks at a senior level across BPS, NHS and charitable sector organisations. We have strong links to local and regional universities providing access to support research and clinical training with honorary appointment up to professorial level. Psychological Health Services has an expanding research portfolio and provide and support opportunities to develop this further. Psychological Health Services take pride in their commitment to providing high quality and accessible CPD and access to skilled clinical and peer supervision. Examples of current CPD opportunities include monthly Trustwide departmental CPD meetings, journal clubs and an ACT supervision group. Our commitment to clinical excellence is reflected in our annual cycle of quality outcomes related to a wide portfolio of activity. We work together to grow and shape the department; we have a notice board style central point of communication to keep you up to date communicating via surveys about what matters to us all. Membership of departmental Service Delivery Groups (SDGs) give the opportunity to broaden skills and experiences and be involved in wider psychology initiatives. As a large department Psychological Health Services provides clinical psychology services to a wide range of specialist multidisciplinary teams. Although the current recruitment is for a specific post, we welcome applications and enquiries from those who are interested in wider opportunities within our portfolio. We have a commitment in Paediatrics to collaborate with our colleagues as much as we can. This means we regularly offer advice and guidance to patients outside of our core patient group. This rewarding work is highly appreciated by the Trust. As a way to support individual development, growth of expertise and service priorities, staff can benefit from opportunities to work into other clinical areas through discussion and planning with their line manager and head of service. This will be an element of the working lives of much of the staff group you would lead. For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and person specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy. Person Specification Aptitudes Essential Integrity - doing the right thing, leading by example Effective communication - listening well, encouraging input Resilience - focusing on solutions Understanding - of others' needs and motivations Knowledge and Experience Essential Post qualification experience of working as a specialist practitioner clinical psychologist with adults with physical health needs in a variety of settings Post qualification experience of working as a specialist practitioner clinical psychologist providing psychological consultation, case management supervision and training to a range of multi-professional and multi-agency teams within a physical health specialty Formal teaching / presentation sessions to health and other professionals Demonstrable understanding of the implications of life changing illness and or disability for patients and their families as applicable in haematology and oncology Demonstrable understanding of the roles of a highly specialist practitioner clinical psychologist within a network / programme lead role in relation to the patient, their family, the multi professional staff team(s) and the organisation Skills and Abilities Essential Ability to assess the complex psychological needs of young people/ adults and their families, including the use of cognitive and developmental psychometric tests Ability to generate systemic and individual psychological formulations and interventions based on applying psychological theories and models to the complex information generated by the patient, their family, health, education and social care systems as applicable Advanced communication skills with the ability to provide and receive highly complex and sensitive information to and from patients and their families in a developmentally and culturally appropriate manner in highly emotive situations. This includes the ability to provide complex psychological information to staff in an accessible way. Ability to access, record and manage information and data pertaining to the work undertaken in medical and psychology notes, data bases and electronic records as required Ability to prioritise and manage available time for clinical, managerial and professional activities effectively and safely Able to travel to regional clinics, meetings and home visits if required Qualifications and Training Essential Current registration as a Practitioner (Clinical / Counselling/ Health) Psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council. (Doctorate in Clinical Psychology or equivalent if trained before 1996). Desirable Training in the supervision of trainee clinical psychologists / other staff Management/leadership training Person Specification Aptitudes Essential Integrity - doing the right thing, leading by example Effective communication - listening well, encouraging input Resilience - focusing on solutions Understanding - of others' needs and motivations Knowledge and Experience Essential Post qualification experience of working as a specialist practitioner clinical psychologist with adults with physical health needs in a variety of settings Post qualification experience of working as a specialist practitioner clinical psychologist providing psychological consultation, case management supervision and training to a range of multi-professional and multi-agency teams within a physical health specialty Formal teaching / presentation sessions to health and other professionals Demonstrable understanding of the implications of life changing illness and or disability for patients and their families as applicable in haematology and oncology Demonstrable understanding of the roles of a highly specialist practitioner clinical psychologist within a network / programme lead role in relation to the patient, their family, the multi professional staff team(s) and the organisation Skills and Abilities Essential Ability to assess the complex psychological needs of young people/ adults and their families, including the use of cognitive and developmental psychometric tests Ability to generate systemic and individual psychological formulations and interventions based on applying psychological theories and models to the complex information generated by the patient, their family, health, education and social care systems as applicable Advanced communication skills with the ability to provide and receive highly complex and sensitive information to and from patients and their families in a developmentally and culturally appropriate manner in highly emotive situations. This includes the ability to provide complex psychological information to staff in an accessible way. Ability to access, record and manage information and data pertaining to the work undertaken in medical and psychology notes, data bases and electronic records as required Ability to prioritise and manage available time for clinical, managerial and professional activities effectively and safely Able to travel to regional clinics, meetings and home visits if required Qualifications and Training Essential Current registration as a Practitioner (Clinical / Counselling/ Health) Psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council. (Doctorate in Clinical Psychology or equivalent if trained before 1996). Desirable Training in the supervision of trainee clinical psychologists / other staff Management/leadership training 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). 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. 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 University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) Address Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre 22 Horfield road Bristol BS2 8ED Employer's website https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)