Job summary To provide high quality specialist psychological assessment, formulation, brief individual and group intervention using an evidence based psychological model to patients or staff within the Infected Blood Psychology Service (IBPS) and Southern Haemophilia Network. The newly developed IBPS is part of a national NHSE initiative to provide support to those infected and affected by the contaminated blood scandal. The post holder will form part of this national provision with regular contact with clinicians and services across England. The Southern Haemophilia Network provides comprehensive care to patients with inherited bleeding disorders across the south of England. The post holder will work as an integral part of the multidisciplinary team providing care for these patients when required. Main duties of the job To work within professional guidelines and the organisational structure of the Service's policies and procedures. The post holder will place an emphasis on co-production and demonstrate an attitude which respects and values individuals' and their carers and the core values of the Trust. Work will also involve working with other people involved in the individuals' care (e.g. family or named carers) To provide a psychological perspective to other members of the multi-professional team. Emphasis here is on having an understanding/appreciation of the complex nature of the acute physical care system and to develop insight and understanding to all others involved in people's care. To utilise research skills for audit, policy and service development, and research in line with service need; to contribute to a research culture in the clinical team The post holder will work with people with different cultural backgrounds and ages, using interpreters when necessary and should be committed to equal opportunities. You will be required to liaise with the multi-professional network About us Our vision is to provide outstanding care for every patient. Patient care is at the heart of what we do at our three sites: Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester and Andover War Memorial Hospital. Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides medical and surgical services to a population of approximately 600,000 people across Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire. Our cultural ambition is to have a culture that places people at the heart of all we do, where we all belong, and where learning, improvement and excellence thrive. We provide specialist services to people across the UK and internationally. We are one of only two centres in the UK treating pseudomyxoma peritonei (a rare form of abdominal cancer) and we are leaders in the field of tertiary liver cancer and colorectal cancer. The trust employs more than 9,000 staff and has a turnover of over £500 million a year. As a Foundation Trust, we are directly accountable to our members through the governors. The Council of Governors represent the interests of their constituencies and influence the future plans of the Foundation Trust. Tackling Climate Change: Hampshire Hospitals aims to embed sustainability and net zero carbon principles into the delivery of care across all its services. To find out more, searchHHFT Climate Actionor contactclimateactionhhft.nhs.uk. Date posted 09 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £60,504 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 251-SURG7503-PTBN Job locations Basingstoke Basingstoke RG24 9NA Job description Job responsibilities Accept referrals via agreed protocols within the service. This is likely to include trauma focussed work. To provide evidence based psychological assessment, formulation and interventions for people referred to the team based upon the appropriate use, interpretation and integration of complex data from a variety of sources including psychological tests, self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews with individuals, family members and others involved in the individuals care. To formulate and implement plans for the formal psychological treatment and/or management of an individuals physical and psychological problems, and risk to self and others, based upon an appropriate conceptual framework of the individuals problems, and employing methods based upon evidence of efficacy, across the full range of care settings. To provide brief psychological group or individual interventions for individuals, carers, families and groups, adjusting and refining psychological formulations drawing upon different explanatory models and maintaining a number of provisional hypotheses. To evaluate and make decisions about treatment options taking into account both theoretical and therapeutic models and highly complex factors concerning historical and developmental processes that have shaped the individual, family or group. To communicate to people in a highly skilled and sensitive manner, information concerning the assessment, including formulations of the individuals difficulties and the basis for treatment recommendations. Job description Job responsibilities Accept referrals via agreed protocols within the service. This is likely to include trauma focussed work. To provide evidence based psychological assessment, formulation and interventions for people referred to the team based upon the appropriate use, interpretation and integration of complex data from a variety of sources including psychological tests, self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews with individuals, family members and others involved in the individuals care. To formulate and implement plans for the formal psychological treatment and/or management of an individuals physical and psychological problems, and risk to self and others, based upon an appropriate conceptual framework of the individuals problems, and employing methods based upon evidence of efficacy, across the full range of care settings. To provide brief psychological group or individual interventions for individuals, carers, families and groups, adjusting and refining psychological formulations drawing upon different explanatory models and maintaining a number of provisional hypotheses. To evaluate and make decisions about treatment options taking into account both theoretical and therapeutic models and highly complex factors concerning historical and developmental processes that have shaped the individual, family or group. To communicate to people in a highly skilled and sensitive manner, information concerning the assessment, including formulations of the individuals difficulties and the basis for treatment recommendations. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Qualification from High Intensity IAPT Course (Post Graduate Diploma) OR Equivalent Accredited by BABCP / HCPC / equivalent professional governing body oGood record of Continuing Professional Development and willingness to continue this Experience Essential Demonstrate experience of working with physical health issues. Ability to meet agreed/specified service targets Ability to manage own caseload and time demonstrates high standards in written communication Skills Essential oFull range of skills and competencies as laid out in the competence framework for CBT (Roth and Pilling 2007) Person Specification Qualifications Essential Qualification from High Intensity IAPT Course (Post Graduate Diploma) OR Equivalent Accredited by BABCP / HCPC / equivalent professional governing body oGood record of Continuing Professional Development and willingness to continue this Experience Essential Demonstrate experience of working with physical health issues. Ability to meet agreed/specified service targets Ability to manage own caseload and time demonstrates high standards in written communication Skills Essential oFull range of skills and competencies as laid out in the competence framework for CBT (Roth and Pilling 2007) 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 Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Basingstoke Basingstoke RG24 9NA Employer's website https://www.hampshirehospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)