Job summary Band 7, up to hours available The post holder will work within the Physical Heath Rehabilitation Psychology (PHRP) team, part of the Department of Physical Health Psychology.
The Department offers specialist psychological input across Cumbria to patients with health problems, and associated psychological difficulty.
PHRP aims to promote psychological wellbeing for patients with LTCs, for example COPD, Coronary disease, diabetes, cancer and palliative care needs.
There are also pathways in Maternal mental health, Neurological difficulties, Chronic Pain and Persistent symptoms.
This post holder will work within this comprehensive pathway built on a biopsychosocial model.
The pathway will work across secondary and primary care with interface with acute services, providing therapy and indirect care to patients with a combination of physical health problems and psychological problems.
This post will contribute to this service aim and promote: Integrated working in primary and secondary care, across the health economy/ICC Collaborative work with other professionals Teaching,Training and Supervision Main duties of the job As a specialist clinician and expert within your discipline the post holder will be required to: Provide a highly specialised psychological therapy and assessment Offer clinical supervision and support to other psychological practitioners working within the service Develop and engage in audit and research and service evaluation The service places a high value on compassion towards self, colleagues and service users.
The potholder would be expected to work in accordance with this.
Work is guided by precedent and clearly defined policies, protocols, procedures and codes of conduct.
The post holder is expected to work independently, using their discretion about when to refer to their manager.
Band 7 job description is included in this advert.
About us At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria.
The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time': Being a clinically led organisationQuality and safety at the heart of our TrustA positive patient experience every timeA great place to workManaging our money well As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030.
All staff are expected to support sustainability.
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