Job summary A vacancy has arisen, part time (4 sessions) for an experienced practitioner psychologist to join the highly specialist MDT in the buns unit at Southmead Hospital. The post-holder is the lead psychologist in the burns service and undertakes assessment and interventions with burn-injured adults admitted to the unit. The post holder contributes to MDT review and care planning, liaising with members of the team on a daily basis, providing expert opinion, supervision and guidance as appropriate. As the professional lead in this highly specialist area the post holder also represents the service in regional and national meetings and will contribute to the development and local interpretation of clinical guidelines and policies related to burn care. The burns and plastic surgery unit serves a large portion of the SW of England population coordinated by a regional burns network. The post holder is part of a large and thriving group of psychologists working in the ASCR division of North Bristol NHS Trust who work closely with local universities in research, liaising closely with north of region Clinical Psychology doctorate training scheme at University of Bath. Southmead Hospital is one of Europe's most modern acute facilities and host to the major trauma centre for this part of the country. Main duties of the job An experienced practitioner psychologist is sought to join the Outlook team at Southmead Hospital. Outlook are a small team of psychologists who provide interventions and guidance for people affected by appearance concerns either from birth or arising from injury or illness. The two-days a week band 8a vacancy has arisen because of maternity leave and is available immediately through to early 2026. The post is well-suited to a psychologist wishing to broaden their experience of working in an acute hospital setting liaising with surgical and medical teams based in the hospital and elsewhere as well as innovative project work to further develop effective and impactful methods within the only specialist team of its kind based in an NHS setting. Applicants should be HCPC registered and have NHS therapeutic experience of relevance along with an understanding of the challenges faced by people served by the Outlook team. About us North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered. North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups. Date posted 03 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary Depending on experience pro-rata per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 4 months Working pattern Part-time Reference number 339-RUH5403-A Job locations Southmead Hospital Monks Park Avenue Bristol BS10 5NB Job description Job responsibilities Overview: An important characteristic of the job responsibilities is that the post holder is autonomous and personally accountable for their clinical decisions. To this end it is a requirement that the post holder ensures an appropriate level of consultation/supervision is undertaken and that appropriate overall supervision arrangements are made in accordance with professional practice guidelines to support this high level of clinical responsibility. The post holder will be required: Clinical, organisational, and leadership To provide high quality, specialist interventions for patients and their relatives To develop and deliver training and quality improvement programmes to support the psychology lead and to support an organisational culture of compassionate leadership. To build strong relationships with key stakeholders within the acute care setting and with related services To ensure outcome and service data is routinely collected, in line with service evaluation and clinical governance requirements. To provide clinical supervision to junior Practitioner Psychologist colleagues and have flexibility for cross-cover as mat be required in exceptional circumstances To be aware of and adhere to Trust and departmental policies and procedures and the professional practices for psychologists at NBT. To liaise with other disciplines and agencies working in the specialism to promote effective interventions and ensure best practice. To advise the clinical managers and others of any identified service gaps, risks, and other needs the need for change or adjustments, policy, protocol, guideline. Or activity, as appropriate. To agree a job plan and undertake performance review for professional development with the Line Manager, implementing the agreed plan for this on an annual cycle or more frequently as required. These duties and responsibilities will be regularly reviewed with the post holder and changes may be agreed over time. Professional To maintain and further develop high standards of clinical psychology practice through co-operative work with clinical colleagues. To adhere to the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) regulations required as a registered Practitioner Psychologist, and to fully observe the BPS Code of Conduct and the DCP Professional Practice Guidelines To adhere to any professional guidance from the British Psychological Society, Department of Health, and the Trust, with particular reference to: informed consent, note-taking, confidentiality, information sharing and safeguarding. To undertake regular clinical supervision in line with NBT and professional practice guidance. To engage with the appraisal process, continuing professional development, essential training and clinical supervision, as required by the Trust and the HCPC. To attend and actively participate in professional and clinical speciality meetings, and to keep the team updated with key issues, updates, developments, and risks. To provide cover within Clinical Health Psychology as may be needed in exceptional circumstances. To be aware of and comply with all policies, guidelines, and directives within this Trust with regard to professional and clinical governance, and to contribute to policy and service development and implementation at Trust, national levels as relevant and indicated To be aware of and comply with legislation, guidance, training pertaining to safeguarding, relevant national standards, and NICE guidance. Job description Job responsibilities Overview: An important characteristic of the job responsibilities is that the post holder is autonomous and personally accountable for their clinical decisions. To this end it is a requirement that the post holder ensures an appropriate level of consultation/supervision is undertaken and that appropriate overall supervision arrangements are made in accordance with professional practice guidelines to support this high level of clinical responsibility. The post holder will be required: Clinical, organisational, and leadership To provide high quality, specialist interventions for patients and their relatives To develop and deliver training and quality improvement programmes to support the psychology lead and to support an organisational culture of compassionate leadership. To build strong relationships with key stakeholders within the acute care setting and with related services To ensure outcome and service data is routinely collected, in line with service evaluation and clinical governance requirements. To provide clinical supervision to junior Practitioner Psychologist colleagues and have flexibility for cross-cover as mat be required in exceptional circumstances To be aware of and adhere to Trust and departmental policies and procedures and the professional practices for psychologists at NBT. To liaise with other disciplines and agencies working in the specialism to promote effective interventions and ensure best practice. To advise the clinical managers and others of any identified service gaps, risks, and other needs the need for change or adjustments, policy, protocol, guideline. Or activity, as appropriate. To agree a job plan and undertake performance review for professional development with the Line Manager, implementing the agreed plan for this on an annual cycle or more frequently as required. These duties and responsibilities will be regularly reviewed with the post holder and changes may be agreed over time. Professional To maintain and further develop high standards of clinical psychology practice through co-operative work with clinical colleagues. To adhere to the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) regulations required as a registered Practitioner Psychologist, and to fully observe the BPS Code of Conduct and the DCP Professional Practice Guidelines To adhere to any professional guidance from the British Psychological Society, Department of Health, and the Trust, with particular reference to: informed consent, note-taking, confidentiality, information sharing and safeguarding. To undertake regular clinical supervision in line with NBT and professional practice guidance. To engage with the appraisal process, continuing professional development, essential training and clinical supervision, as required by the Trust and the HCPC. To attend and actively participate in professional and clinical speciality meetings, and to keep the team updated with key issues, updates, developments, and risks. To provide cover within Clinical Health Psychology as may be needed in exceptional circumstances. To be aware of and comply with all policies, guidelines, and directives within this Trust with regard to professional and clinical governance, and to contribute to policy and service development and implementation at Trust, national levels as relevant and indicated To be aware of and comply with legislation, guidance, training pertaining to safeguarding, relevant national standards, and NICE guidance. Person Specification education/training/qualifications Essential UK Post-graduate doctoral level training in Clinical Psychology, Counselling Psychology, or Psychotherapist, British Psychological Society accredited or with a BPS statement of Equivalence personal qualities, special circumstances Essential UK Post-graduate doctoral level training in Clinical Psychology, Counselling Psychology, or Psychotherapist, British Psychological Society accredited or with a BPS statement of Equivalence Registration with the HCPC as a Practitioner Psychologist Formal training and a portfolio of experience in supervision of practitioner psychologists and other NHS professionals At least 5 years full time NHS experience of clinical practice in an acute care setting encompassing trauma and long-term conditions Advanced communication skills relevant to this service setting Knowledge of legislation/guidance re safeguarding, confidentiality, consent, clinical governance of psychological services Able to provide evidence of and/or demonstrate leadership capability in a work context relevant to this role that combines clinical, operational, and strategic aspects of service provision Able to build and maintain effective working relationships with service users where these are complex and sometimes challenging Able to prioritise and manage competing demands on time and resources in circumstances where demand exceeds capacity Desirable Post-doctoral training in trauma-focused psychological interventions Experience of managing a service or sector of service including representing that service in liaison with senior managers and external organisations Experience of effective multi-disciplinary team working in a relevant acute care setting At least 4 years experience of teaching and supervising practitioner psychologists in an acute care setting Knowledge of NICE guidance and other standards relevant to this service setting Able to demonstrate realistic awareness and management of the personal impact of work-related stress inherent in this specialist area and job role Person Specification education/training/qualifications Essential UK Post-graduate doctoral level training in Clinical Psychology, Counselling Psychology, or Psychotherapist, British Psychological Society accredited or with a BPS statement of Equivalence personal qualities, special circumstances Essential UK Post-graduate doctoral level training in Clinical Psychology, Counselling Psychology, or Psychotherapist, British Psychological Society accredited or with a BPS statement of Equivalence Registration with the HCPC as a Practitioner Psychologist Formal training and a portfolio of experience in supervision of practitioner psychologists and other NHS professionals At least 5 years full time NHS experience of clinical practice in an acute care setting encompassing trauma and long-term conditions Advanced communication skills relevant to this service setting Knowledge of legislation/guidance re safeguarding, confidentiality, consent, clinical governance of psychological services Able to provide evidence of and/or demonstrate leadership capability in a work context relevant to this role that combines clinical, operational, and strategic aspects of service provision Able to build and maintain effective working relationships with service users where these are complex and sometimes challenging Able to prioritise and manage competing demands on time and resources in circumstances where demand exceeds capacity Desirable Post-doctoral training in trauma-focused psychological interventions Experience of managing a service or sector of service including representing that service in liaison with senior managers and external organisations Experience of effective multi-disciplinary team working in a relevant acute care setting At least 4 years experience of teaching and supervising practitioner psychologists in an acute care setting Knowledge of NICE guidance and other standards relevant to this service setting Able to demonstrate realistic awareness and management of the personal impact of work-related stress inherent in this specialist area and job role 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 North Bristol NHS Trust Address Southmead Hospital Monks Park Avenue Bristol BS10 5NB Employer's website https://www.nbt.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)