Job summary Psychology in Healthcare is a large, dynamic, and supportive psychology department. We are looking to recruit a highly motivated and creative Clinical Psychologist to establish a lifespan psychology service for patients with haemoglobinopathy in line with national standards. This will be a new service, adding to a small, specialist psychology team within a regional haematology unit. The post-holder will provide a direct and indirect clinical service to adults and young people with haemoglobinopathy including Sickle Cell. Part of this role will include providing individualised assessments (including cognitive assessments), formulation and psychological interventions. This post would suit someone who enjoys working as part of a multidisciplinary team. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with colleagues from the multi-disciplinary haematology team to promote psychologically informed care and to offer support through consultation, advice, reflective practice and training. Working in this context will require the ability to form effective working relationships with colleagues in multidisciplinary teams and wider systems. There will be scope for development through CPD, supervision and additional training. The department offers a wide range of therapeutic modalities including CBT, EMDR, Systemic and Family Therapy, CFT & ACT. Interview Date Tuesday 29 April 2025 30 Hours/Week NO AGENCIES PLEASE Main duties of the job To take responsibility for the clinical psychology provision for patients with haemoglobinopathy by providing highly specialised psychological assessment, formulation and therapy to patients across the lifespan. To work across hospital sites in the city to provide inpatient and outpatient care. To provide advice and consultation to colleagues from other disciplines and work closely with multidisciplinary teams. To contribute to the wider department for example through service development and project work. To develop a service model and processes which meet the needs of patients with haemoglobinopathy, reducing stigma and increasing access to psychological care. About us Our staff oversee over 6,500 patient contacts every day, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites: o Freeman Hospitalo Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)o Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site)o Newcastle Dental Hospitalo Newcastle Fertility Centreo Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbriao Northern Genetics Serviceo Cramlington Manor Walks These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS. We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites. Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'. For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Date posted 24 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £53,755 to £60,504 a year pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 317-2025-07-044 Job locations Royal Victoria Infirmary 317 02 Royal Victoria Infirmary NE1 4LP Job description Job responsibilities To take appropriate responsibility for clinical psychology provision in haemoglobinopathy and to make recommendations regarding service provision. To manage the care of the most challenging and complex psychological presentations presenting within this part of the service. To provide supervision of trainee clinical psychologists. Provides a qualified specialist clinical psychology service within haematology; providing specialist psychological assessment, formulation and therapy. Offering advice and consultation on patients psychological care to colleagues from other disciplines and to other, non-professional carers. To work autonomously within professional guidelines and the overall framework of the teams policies and procedures. To utilise research skills for audit, policy and service development and research within haematology. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you. You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy. Job description Job responsibilities To take appropriate responsibility for clinical psychology provision in haemoglobinopathy and to make recommendations regarding service provision. To manage the care of the most challenging and complex psychological presentations presenting within this part of the service. To provide supervision of trainee clinical psychologists. Provides a qualified specialist clinical psychology service within haematology; providing specialist psychological assessment, formulation and therapy. Offering advice and consultation on patients psychological care to colleagues from other disciplines and to other, non-professional carers. To work autonomously within professional guidelines and the overall framework of the teams policies and procedures. To utilise research skills for audit, policy and service development and research within haematology. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you. You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy. Person Specification QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING Essential oDoctoral level training in Clinical Psychology, including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology as accredited by the British Psychological Society oHCPC Registration Desirable oTraining and qualifications in research methodology, staff training and/or fields of applied psychology oPost-graduate training relevant speciality e.g. CBT, neuropsychology EXPERIENCE Essential oExperience of specialist psychological assessment, formulation and treatment of patients clients across the full range of care settings, including outpatient, and in patient settings. including outpatient, and in patient settings oExperience of working with a wide variety of patient groups, across the whole life course with presenting problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity Desirable oExperience of working with a wide variety of patient groups, across the whole life course with presenting problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity oExperience of the application of clinical psychology in different cultural contexts / of working within a multicultural framework oExperience of working as a psychologist in a health psychology setting KNOWLEDGE Essential oIn addition to obtaining the necessary qualifications and experience to practice as a clinical psychologist, has additional knowledge of national good practice of working as a clinical psychologist oDoctorate level knowledge of research methodology, research design and complex, multivariate data analysis as practiced within the clinical fields of psychology Desirable oKnowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies in specific groups (e.g. haemoglobinopathy) oKnowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health SKILLS, APTITUDE Essential oSkills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration oWell-developed skills in the ability to empathise and communicate effectively, orally and in writing complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to patients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS oSkills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups oDemonstrable skills in maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive material and challenging behaviour OTHER Essential oAbility to teach and train others, using a variety of complex multi-media materials suitable for presentations within public, professional and academic settings oAbility to identify and employ mechanisms of clinical governance as appropriate, to support and maintain clinical practice in the face of regular exposure to highly emotive material and challenging behaviour oComputer literate - competent use of email/internet/software oAbility to meet any travel requirements of the post Person Specification QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING Essential oDoctoral level training in Clinical Psychology, including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology as accredited by the British Psychological Society oHCPC Registration Desirable oTraining and qualifications in research methodology, staff training and/or fields of applied psychology oPost-graduate training relevant speciality e.g. CBT, neuropsychology EXPERIENCE Essential oExperience of specialist psychological assessment, formulation and treatment of patients clients across the full range of care settings, including outpatient, and in patient settings. including outpatient, and in patient settings oExperience of working with a wide variety of patient groups, across the whole life course with presenting problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity Desirable oExperience of working with a wide variety of patient groups, across the whole life course with presenting problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity oExperience of the application of clinical psychology in different cultural contexts / of working within a multicultural framework oExperience of working as a psychologist in a health psychology setting KNOWLEDGE Essential oIn addition to obtaining the necessary qualifications and experience to practice as a clinical psychologist, has additional knowledge of national good practice of working as a clinical psychologist oDoctorate level knowledge of research methodology, research design and complex, multivariate data analysis as practiced within the clinical fields of psychology Desirable oKnowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies in specific groups (e.g. haemoglobinopathy) oKnowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health SKILLS, APTITUDE Essential oSkills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration oWell-developed skills in the ability to empathise and communicate effectively, orally and in writing complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to patients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS oSkills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups oDemonstrable skills in maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive material and challenging behaviour OTHER Essential oAbility to teach and train others, using a variety of complex multi-media materials suitable for presentations within public, professional and academic settings oAbility to identify and employ mechanisms of clinical governance as appropriate, to support and maintain clinical practice in the face of regular exposure to highly emotive material and challenging behaviour oComputer literate - competent use of email/internet/software oAbility to meet any travel requirements of the post 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 The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Royal Victoria Infirmary 317 02 Royal Victoria Infirmary NE1 4LP Employer's website https://careers.nuth.nhs.uk/why-us (Opens in a new tab)