4297 - Clinical Psychologist

Job summary Part-time fixed-term position until March 2026Interviews to be held 02/12/2024An excitingopportunity has arisen to develop and deliver prehabilitation andrehabilitation pathways across Barnsley and help thousands of patients acrossSouth Yorkshire.Active Togetheris a prehabilitation and rehabilitation service supporting people following acancer diagnosis with physical activity, nutrition, and wellbeing guidance.
Theservice has been designed by Sheffield Hallam University who work in closecollaboration with NHS teams to support the delivery and evaluation of theservice.The ActiveTogether service launched in Sheffield in 2022 and is currently expanding tonew sites across South Yorkshire in Barnsley, Rotherham and Doncaster.
ActiveTogether South Yorkshire will provide equitable, multi-modal and personalisedprehabilitation and rehabilitation support that meets the needs of patientsacross the region and generates evidence for a commissioned service.
BarnsleyHospital Foundation Trust and Barnsley Premier Leisure are working inpartnership to deliver this programme to the population of Barnsley.Active Togetheris funded by Yorkshire Cancer Research, Yorkshires independent cancer charity,working so more people can live longer, healthier lives, free from cancer.
Main duties of the job As a Clinical Psychologist you'll applypsychological knowledge, theory and practice to support psychologicalassessment, interventions and clinical advice on psychological aspects ofdisease for selected high risk patients.
This may include a combination of faceto face, virtual, group based and one to one support psychological assessment,interventions and clinical advice on psychological aspects of disease forselected high risk patients.
This may include a combination of face to face,virtual, group based and one to one support.The Provider will support the widerActive Together team to be psychologically informed and appropriately trainedin the provision psychological advice and support for low to moderate riskpatients.Participate as a senior clinician inthe development of high quality, responsive and accessible services.
This willinclude advising both service and professional management about what psychologicaland/or organisational matters need addressing.Exercise responsibility for systematicgovernance of psychological practice with the services.
About us Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close aposition early.Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performingTrust achieving a Good rating in our most recent Care Quality Commission(CQC) assessment and achieving significant progress in the delivery of ourstrategic objectives.
We are proud of the commitment of our staff to ensuring astrong and sustainable future for this organisation which is highly valued byour local communities.There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital.
Itis moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through theorganisation, where staff are engaged for change and committed to being part ofthe journey to sustainability and growth.Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promotingequality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants regardless of race,nationality, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, mental or physicaldisability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age or offending history.The cost of the DBS (criminal records check)for Band 6 and above roles only will be met by the successful candidate(s)through salary deduction.Certificates of SponsorshipForindividuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health& care visa route please use the link below to check your eligibility Checkif you need a UK visa - (, band2 and 3 roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.
Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attachedJob Description and Person Specification for full details of the role andresponsibilities.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Undergraduate Degree in Psychology that meets the standards of accreditation of the British Psychological Society (BPS) Registration with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and accreditation as a Chartered Psychologist of the BPS.
Evidence of continuing professional development as recommended by the BPS.
Doctoral level training in clinical psychology including models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics, and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology, as accredited by the British Psychological Society Significant Post qualification experience in a Setting relevant to the post Desirable Further post graduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology, mental health practice and/or research design and analysis Value-based questions Essential In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
In around 100 words, please explain how you contribute to a well-functioning team?
Skills and Abilities Essential Skilled in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management with individuals and groups, frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration.
Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, highly technical, and clinically sensitive information to clients and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS.
Analytical and judgement skills with ability to understand complex facts or situations requiring analysis, interpretation and comparison.
High level of collaborative skills in relation to both clients and colleagues across all levels.
This to include excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to form and maintain professional and productive working relationships with both clients and colleagues.
Skills in planning organising and managing own workload.
Ability to work in a complex and changing environment; demonstrable ability to work under pressure and according to changing priorities and service needs.
Desirable Skilled in working with clients in groups and managing group dynamics in the face of highly emotive and distressing issues.
Skilled in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups Skilled in multidisciplinary team working Experience Essential Experience of psychological assessment, intervention and management working with a wide range of clinical presentations and maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems.
Desirable Experience of working in cancer services Experience of providing supervision, training and expert advice to other health professionals.
Experience of the application of psychology in different cultural contexts.
Experience of using trauma-focused psychological interventions.
Experience of representing psychology within the context of multidisciplinary care.
Knowledge and Awareness Essential Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialist psychological therapies with complex client groups Awareness of the psychological impact of Cancer on patients psychological wellbeing and mental health.
Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality Understanding of legal and ethical issues relating to clinical practice Understanding of equality and diversity issues and how this affects patients, visitors and staff Desirable Ability to identify, provide and promote appropriate means of support to patients exposed to highly distressing situations.
Knowledge of how cultural factors beliefs and values influence experience of mental distress and recovery.