Job summary
- Main area
- Clinical Psychology
- Grade
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 22.5 hours per week (over 3 days)
- Job ref
- 199-NN-6328151-NP-Y
- Employer
- Croydon Health Services NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Broad Green Centre
- Town
- Croydon
- Salary
- £49,178 - £55,492 pa pro rata incl HCAS (Outer)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 04/07/2024 23:59
- Interview date
- 15/07/2024
Employer heading
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Clinical Psychologist
Band 7
Croydon is a busy, exciting and diverse place to work. The borough has one of the youngest populations in London and continues to grow.
Croydon Health Services cares for local people at Croydon University Hospital, Purley Memorial Hospital and in clinics and people’s homes all across the borough.
We are a very close-knit and friendly organisation where everyone of our 3600 members of staff is valued. We strongly believe that our employees are our greatest asset and so through Listening into Action – our way of engaging staff - we empower everyone at any level to initiate and bring about real improvements in our care.
Join us and be a part of the team that is making Croydon proud. #choosecroydon
Job overview
Clinical Psychologist – Band 7
Permanent , 0.6 WTE
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated psychologist with
experience / an interest of working in mental / physical health and an interest / experience in stroke. The clinical psychologist is an important part of the MDT and will be expected to meet with patients and families and carers to assess, formulate and provide the delivery of care. Additionally, the role requires consultation and liaison with the MDT, statutory, voluntary and private sectors. There may be the potential for an additional day in FND with lots of support for CPD such as EMDR.
Proposed Interview Date - 15th July 2024
Main duties of the job
The psychology service offers a range of therapeutic interventions for patients including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Compassion Focused Therapy and family work. This is a comprehensive post and mental health, physical health and family work is covered within the role.
Supporting our staff and their mental wellbeing is an important part of our service and Trust philosophy. As such there will be opportunity to help facilitate case reflection for staff and to become involved in Schwartz rounds. Professional supervision is provided and the successful candidate will have access to a psychology team based both in the CUH and also at the Broad Green Community Neuro Service. Applications are invited from HCPC registered and BPS chartered clinical psychologists.
Working for our organisation
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.
Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. We’re also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people’s homes. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon and our Children’s Hospital at Home cares for children with long-term conditions without them having to come to hospital.
Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we’re no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training throughout the careers of all of our staff. As well as offering access to a range of core skills training and professional development.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
***Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role in the job description and person specification***
Person specification
qualification
Essential criteria
- doctoral level qualification in clinical psychology or equivalent
- HCPC registered
- Chartered Clinical Psychologist
Desirable criteria
- QICN
skills
Essential criteria
- Neuropsycholoical assessment
- good communication
experience
Essential criteria
- worked with families
- MDT working
Desirable criteria
- neuro experience
- community experience
knowledge
Essential criteria
- research / audit knowledge
Applicant requirements
You 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
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Dr Laura Bach
- Job title
- Clinical Psychologist
- Email address
- [email protected]
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