Job summary We are excited to be recruiting a Band 7/8a (preceptorship at Band 7) Clinical/Counselling/Health Practitioner Psychologist specializing in Renal Medicine. The successful applicant will join the existing renal psychology team in the provision of highly specialist psychological services to Renal Medicine at Salford Royal Hospital as part of the Clinical Health Psychology Department within Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust. This role will involve psychological assessment, formulation, and treatment of patients on an individual and group basis, multi-disciplinary working, consultancy work, liaison, research, teaching, training/supervision of trainee/assistant psychologists (Band 8a), nursing staff, and others. The role also includes assisting the Clinical Lead in service design and development of clinical pathways. You will do this by working in an evidence-based way, considering the link between both physical and mental health and according to best practice and professional guidelines Main duties of the job Work individually with outpatients including psychological assessment, formulation, design, monitoring, implementation and evaluation of therapeutic interventions for patients with complex medical and psychological needs, including high levels of long-term risk assessment and management. This work will be both face to face and remote (telephone/video). Manage referrals and own caseload, making autonomous clinical decisions regarding the choice of assessment tools, psychological therapies and the design of individualized therapy within level of expertise. Make recommendations to surgical, medical and nursing colleagues regarding current and future psychological and clinical management. Facilitate groups based on CBT and ACT principles if required. There may be a requirement for inpatient work. Complete live donor psychological assessments and provide recommendations on suitability for proceeding with live kidney donation. Work indirectly including liaising with colleagues and other professionals to promote a psychological perspective regarding patient care. Provide consultancy, including liaising with multi-disciplinary colleagues, attending MDT meetings, and inter-agency working including attending multi professionals meetings. About us The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives. As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our threecore values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team. In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance. Date posted 20 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £60,504 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 236-SCO-P167-25 Job locations Salford Royal Hospital Stott Lane Salford M6 8HD Job description Job responsibilities To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk Job description Job responsibilities To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk Person Specification Qualifications / Accreditation Essential Doctoral level training in Clinical, Counselling or Health Psychology. HCPC registered BSc Psychology (or equivalent recognised by BPS) and post-graduate doctorate training or statement of equivalence from BPS. Experience Essential Experience of working in a Clinical Health Psychology Service. An interest in working with people with chronic health conditions, especially renal conditions. In addition to routine CPD and clinical supervision, the post holder must demonstrate working towards the 'Highly Specialist' criteria for further training and experience. Ability to effectively manage a workload of clinical cases and other professional responsibilities (teaching, MDT input, service development etc.). High level of written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adapt communication for various audiences and convey complex or sensitive information. Desirable Training in approaches particularly valuable in health settings, such as ACT, CFT, EMDR, including group-based approaches where appropriate. Research experience or further doctoral training. Experience of developing services and taking on other roles of increasing responsibility such as supervision of trainee clinical psychologists and development of specialist areas of working. Prior experience of research activity. Understanding of risk assessment in medical settings, including assessment of risk in relation to medical non-compliance Familiarity working with patients in a variety of ways including face to face and remotely. Person Specification Qualifications / Accreditation Essential Doctoral level training in Clinical, Counselling or Health Psychology. HCPC registered BSc Psychology (or equivalent recognised by BPS) and post-graduate doctorate training or statement of equivalence from BPS. Experience Essential Experience of working in a Clinical Health Psychology Service. An interest in working with people with chronic health conditions, especially renal conditions. In addition to routine CPD and clinical supervision, the post holder must demonstrate working towards the 'Highly Specialist' criteria for further training and experience. Ability to effectively manage a workload of clinical cases and other professional responsibilities (teaching, MDT input, service development etc.). High level of written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adapt communication for various audiences and convey complex or sensitive information. Desirable Training in approaches particularly valuable in health settings, such as ACT, CFT, EMDR, including group-based approaches where appropriate. Research experience or further doctoral training. Experience of developing services and taking on other roles of increasing responsibility such as supervision of trainee clinical psychologists and development of specialist areas of working. Prior experience of research activity. Understanding of risk assessment in medical settings, including assessment of risk in relation to medical non-compliance Familiarity working with patients in a variety of ways including face to face and remotely. 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 Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust Address Salford Royal Hospital Stott Lane Salford M6 8HD Employer's website https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)