Practitioner Psychologist (Clinical/Counselling) (WHPS)

Job title:

Practitioner Psychologist (Clinical/Counselling) (WHPS)

Company

University College London

Job description

The use of AI is monitored and if applicants have used it, then they are required to declare this in their supporting statement.Job overviewThe Women’s Health Psychological Services (WHPS) at UCLH is a highly experienced multi-professional group of psychologists, psychotherapists and counsellors delivering quality psychological care in a variety of designated sub-specialities including maternity, neonates, reproductive medicine, and gynaecology services. We are now looking for an enthusiastic and compassionate individual to join the service, providing psychological assessments, consultation, and short-term interventions to women and partners where needed, within two sub-specialities of the service. 1) The paediatric and adolescent gynaecology (PAG) MDT (differences of sexual development: DSD) and 2) Reproductive Medicine.This vacancy has been advertised in accordance with the new NHS pay rate which will take effect from autumn 2024. Please note if your employment starts before the 24/25 pay scales are implemented you will be paid under the 23/24 pay scales and any backpay will be adjusted accordingly. Further information can be found at https://www.nhsemployers.org/articles/pay-scales-202425Main duties of the jobPlease be advised that we will only accept applications from candidates qualified to use the protected title of Practitioner Psychologist (Clinical Psychologist or Counselling Psychologists) with the HCPC.
If you think you may be interested in this role, please contact Dr Philomena Da Silva, Counselling Psychologists for an informal discussion in advance of your application. Philomena.dasilva@nhs.net
We look forward to hearing from you.Working for our organisationUniversity College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:

• University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)

• National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery

• Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals

• University College Hospital Grafton Way Building

• Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine

• University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre

• The Hospital for Tropical Diseases

• University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women’s health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesFor the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*UCLH top trust to work at in England – for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England – for the second year in a row.UCLH top trust to work at in England – for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.Person specificationKnowledge and QualificationsEssential criteria

• Honours degree in psychology or related disciplines, and a Doctorate and/or PhD level in clinical/counselling psychology
• Registered Practitioner Psychologist by the HCPC to use the protected title practitioner psychologist (clinical/counselling)
• Knowledge of the history of DSD services, the way in which service user activism has shaped care and of work published by the UCLH DSD MDT
• Knowledge of the way in which fertility services are regulated through the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority

ExperienceEssential criteria

• Psychological practice within an NHS service, providing short term interventions to women and couples and groups
• Working with people who are socially deprived and disadvantaged, including working with interpreters
• Experience of working in a multi-professional team involving physicians, surgeons, nurses, and allied health professionals and giving psychological formulations and as part of multidisciplinary assessments and care planning

Desirable criteria

• Working in a women’s health setting in an acute Trust e.g. in obstetrics or gynaecology
• Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment with medical populations and of offering psychological preparation for complex medical or surgical treatments taking into account factors affecting decision making, current health status, emotional well-being and psychosexual functioning.
• Experience of supervising junior staff e.g. trainees, assistants

Skills and AbilitiesEssential criteria

• Academic and research – Ability to critique and evaluate scientific data and best practice clinical guidelines
• Quality and service improvement – Evidence of working well in multidisciplinary teams
• Quality and service improvement – Evidence of a commitment to service improvement from patients’ perspectives
• Information processing (IT skills) – Competent IT skills (word processing, spreadsheets, statistical packages)

Desirable criteria

• Academic and research – Previous experience of NHS based research and publication process, indicating the ability to critique and conduct research/audit autonomously, with supervision as required.

CommunicationEssential criteria

• Advanced professional verbal and written communication skills with patients, carers and other health professional staff in service delivery
• Well developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS where information may be highly sensitive and there may be barriers to acceptance

Personal and People DevelopmentEssential criteria

• A high level of interpersonal and communication skills and be able to communicate effectively in a caring non-judgemental manner.
• Ability to be self-reflexive and realistically appraise own performance, accepting and offering constructive feedback Balanced capacity between autonomy and appropriate request for support

Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and InclusionEssential criteria

• Demonstratable understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and/or Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties)

Ensure the risk of infection to self, colleagues, patients, relatives and visitors is minimised by:Essential criteria

• Being familiar with, and adhering to Trust policies and guidance on infection prevention and control.
• Completing all required training and education (both via e-learning and face to face) on infection prevention and control.
• Including infection prevention and control as an integral part of your continuous personal/professional development and included in your annual appraisal
• Taking personal responsibility so far as is reasonably practicable, in helping ensure that effective prevention and control of health care associated infections is embedded into everyday practice and applied consistently.

At UCLH, we have a real ‘One Team’ ethos, and our values – safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.At UCLH we take equality of opportunity seriously and are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer, with a culture that creates a real sense of belonging and trust. It is our fundamental aim, to recruit, retain and promote a diverse mix of people who are representative of our local communities. Applications are encouraged from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives to support our world class research, innovation and creativity.UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff and has a dedicated policy which allows staff to apply for flexible working right from the beginning of employment. For more information please go to: https://www.uclh.nhs.uk/work-with-us/why-choose-uclh/flexible-working.We offer our permanent staff an interest free season ticket loan for travel, all our staff have access to free independent and confidential support, large retail discounts, a staff discount platform, cycle to work scheme and on-site accommodation to name a few.Additionally, UCLH Arts and Heritage’s staff wellbeing programme, Creative Comfort, offers a variety of ways to engage with the arts as a member of UCLH staff. You can try out the weekly choir, weekly art club and join the Culture Club for exclusive access to free and discounted tickets for opera, exhibitions, theatre and more.We recognise, reward and thank colleagues by nominating them for our annual Celebrating Excellence Awards, which are funded by UCLH Charity.We are also members of www.mytrustbenefits.co.uk/ which offers discounts on high street retail stores, offers on travel deals, and also to take advantage of cash back schemes.This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.Please note that all correspondence regarding your application will be via email. The emails will be sent to you via TRAC.jobs and not via NHS Jobs, we encourage you to check your inbox regularly.Please note that if you are at present in a training position on the 2016 new junior doctor’s contract and are applying for a Trust doctor role your salary will not be pay protected.You will be placed on the appropriate point of the Trust Doctor pay scale based on your previous experience.Please note that if you have not heard from us within 3 weeks of the closing date of the advert to assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.The Trust uses electronic new starter forms on Trac to collect personal details. Information collected is securely stored and used to set up the employee record on the ESR HR system.Employer certification / accreditation badgesApplicant requirementsYou must have appropriate UK professional registration.This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.Documents to download

• Job Description (PDF, 536.3KB)
• Functional Requirements (PDF, 262.3KB)
• UCLH Values (PDF, 860.9KB)

Expected salary

Location

London

Job date

Sat, 26 Oct 2024 22:12:30 GMT

To help us track our recruitment effort, please indicate in your email/cover letter where (globalvacancies.org) you saw this job posting.