Job summary Due to maternity leave we are looking to recruit a Band 7 Practitioner Psychologist or Psychological Therapist, to work as part of the Thrive Staff Support Service. This post would be suited to a newly or recently qualified Practitioner Psychologist or an experienced Psychological Therapist who has an interest in supporting NHS staff to manage their mental health and wellbeing. This is an exciting opportunity to work in the innovative and respected Thrive in-house staff support service for Sunderland and South Tyneside. You will form part of a team of psychologists and counsellors to continue to develop and provide preventative and responsive 1:1 and group support for staff. As a Band 7 practitioner you will be provided with line management and one to one clinical supervision by an experienced and senior psychologist within the department and have access to CPD and the support of the wider department. As part of the Thrive team you will have the opportunity to be involved in the development of exciting new initiatives to support staff wellbeing and because of this there are also opportunities for research and service evaluations. This unique role provides the opportunity to work closely with other key stakeholders involved in caring for the wellbeing of staff, including Occupational Health, Health and Wellbeing and HR. Main duties of the job This role is well suited to someone who has an interest in working within a staff support service and working systemically with other key stakeholders across the organisation. The role of a Band 7 practitioner will be diverse and there are opportunities to not only develop and consolidate core therapeutic clinical skills, but also develop skills and experience in devising and delivering training, group support such as Critical Incident debriefs and Resilience Based Clinical Supervision, and providing consultation and supervision. The post holder may have previous experiences of working within a staff support service or with healthcare professionals, but this is not essential. There is flexibility with work patterns, including part time work and condensed hours. 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 16 December 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year Contract Fixed term Duration 9 months Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number C9155-THAHP-1224-27 Job locations Sunderland Royal Hospital Kayll Road Sunderland SR4 7TP Job description Job responsibilities We are looking to appoint a Band 7 Practitioner Psychologist or Psychological Therapist to support a period of maternity leave in the service. This will also be a great opportunity for a secondment for any current STSFT staff. You will expected to work autonomously in relation to managing your own caseload and be responsible for the planning and organisation of your clinics and the implementation of evidence-based psychological interventions in both group and individual settings to meet the clients psychological needs. There will also be opportunities for the development and delivery of teaching and training. There will be opportunities for research clinical audit depending on service need and the interests of the post holder. Supervision and support will be provided by a senior clinical psychologists. As a wider Clinical Health Psychology service we have a mix of professions working within our MDT services including a specialist nurse, specialist physiotherapists and a specialist OT. PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE Job description Job responsibilities We are looking to appoint a Band 7 Practitioner Psychologist or Psychological Therapist to support a period of maternity leave in the service. This will also be a great opportunity for a secondment for any current STSFT staff. You will expected to work autonomously in relation to managing your own caseload and be responsible for the planning and organisation of your clinics and the implementation of evidence-based psychological interventions in both group and individual settings to meet the clients psychological needs. There will also be opportunities for the development and delivery of teaching and training. There will be opportunities for research clinical audit depending on service need and the interests of the post holder. Supervision and support will be provided by a senior clinical psychologists. As a wider Clinical Health Psychology service we have a mix of professions working within our MDT services including a specialist nurse, specialist physiotherapists and a specialist OT. PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE Person Specification Knowledge and Skills Essential Models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology and two or more distinct psychological therapies including CBT. Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management, frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration. 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 of Excellent organisational skills to manage a range of clinical activities 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. Knowledge of current issues in and opportunities for applying psychological interventions in a healthcare setting Desirable Relevant additional clinical experience within staff support. Experience of NHS service planning/ improvement/ development Knowledge of the relevance of psychological factors in physical health services. 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 Applied Psychology training accredited by HCPC allowing registration as a Practitioner Psychologist (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996 as accredited by the BPS) HCPC registered as a Practitioner Psychologist OR Qualification from High Intensity IAPT Course (Post Graduate Diploma) Accredited with the BABCP OR Recorded/registered core professional qualification in one of the following -nursing, social work, occupational therapy, arts therapy or a psychological therapy plus further post graduate qualification training in a in CBT. Accredited with the BABCP. OR Recorded/registered core professional qualification in one of the following -nursing, social work, occupational therapy, arts therapy or a psychological therapy plus further post graduate qualification training in Cognitive Analytical Therapy. Accredited with ACAT as a CAT Practitioner and/or UKCP registered as a CAT Psychotherapist. Desirable Pre-qualification training and qualifications in research methodology, staff training and/or other fields of applied psychology. High level knowledge of the theory and practice of at least two specialised psychological therapies Personal Qualities Essential Excellent organisational skills to with the ability to work autonomously and manage a range of clinical activities. Ability to create effective working relationships. Ability to work autonomously Interest for a broad range of psychological phenomena, models of service delivery and an ability to articulate the value added by psychology services to wider teams Experience Essential Experience of working within the NHS. Experience of working within a multiprofessional team Experience of working with adults who have mental health difficulties. Experience of exercising clinical responsibility for patients psychological care and treatment, within the context of a multidisciplinary care plan with appropriate supervision. Desirable Experience of teaching and training Experience of facilitating CBT based group programmes Experience of application of psychology in different cultural settings Attitude Essential Interest for a broad of psychological phenomena, an interest in models of service delivery A commitment to the elevation and development of the service through audit Willingness to provide a flexible and responsive service to meet the needs of a diverse and evolving service A commitment to the evaluation of the service through audit Person Specification Knowledge and Skills Essential Models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology and two or more distinct psychological therapies including CBT. Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management, frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration. 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 of Excellent organisational skills to manage a range of clinical activities 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. Knowledge of current issues in and opportunities for applying psychological interventions in a healthcare setting Desirable Relevant additional clinical experience within staff support. Experience of NHS service planning/ improvement/ development Knowledge of the relevance of psychological factors in physical health services. 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 Applied Psychology training accredited by HCPC allowing registration as a Practitioner Psychologist (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996 as accredited by the BPS) HCPC registered as a Practitioner Psychologist OR Qualification from High Intensity IAPT Course (Post Graduate Diploma) Accredited with the BABCP OR Recorded/registered core professional qualification in one of the following -nursing, social work, occupational therapy, arts therapy or a psychological therapy plus further post graduate qualification training in a in CBT. Accredited with the BABCP. OR Recorded/registered core professional qualification in one of the following -nursing, social work, occupational therapy, arts therapy or a psychological therapy plus further post graduate qualification training in Cognitive Analytical Therapy. Accredited with ACAT as a CAT Practitioner and/or UKCP registered as a CAT Psychotherapist. Desirable Pre-qualification training and qualifications in research methodology, staff training and/or other fields of applied psychology. High level knowledge of the theory and practice of at least two specialised psychological therapies Personal Qualities Essential Excellent organisational skills to with the ability to work autonomously and manage a range of clinical activities. Ability to create effective working relationships. Ability to work autonomously Interest for a broad range of psychological phenomena, models of service delivery and an ability to articulate the value added by psychology services to wider teams Experience Essential Experience of working within the NHS. Experience of working within a multiprofessional team Experience of working with adults who have mental health difficulties. Experience of exercising clinical responsibility for patients psychological care and treatment, within the context of a multidisciplinary care plan with appropriate supervision. Desirable Experience of teaching and training Experience of facilitating CBT based group programmes Experience of application of psychology in different cultural settings Attitude Essential Interest for a broad of psychological phenomena, an interest in models of service delivery A commitment to the elevation and development of the service through audit Willingness to provide a flexible and responsive service to meet the needs of a diverse and evolving service A commitment to the evaluation of the service through audit 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 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)