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University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

13d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Consulting
    Healthcare
  • Plymouth

AI generated summary

  • You must have advanced psychological skills, provide specialized assessments and interventions, mentor staff, enhance team dynamics, and communicate effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
  • You will provide specialist psychological care, assessment, and interventions to critical care patients, train staff, and enhance team collaboration while managing a client caseload.

Requirements

  • To use highly specialist psychological knowledge and skills to enhance the quality of psychological care provided to critical care patients. The current role is set up at 3 days a week outpatient clinics, 1 day inpatient and 1 day for meetings, supervision, admin and research work.
  • To offer a highly specialist and largely autonomous Critical Care Psychology Service to the Intensive Care service, including providing specialist training, mentoring and support to staff of the service.
  • To provide advanced and highly specialist clinical assessment and interventions to individuals experiencing significant psychological distress referred to the service.
  • To undertake regular teaching and training in psychological issues and approaches to healthcare to other team members.
  • To provide highly specialist advice and consultancy to patients, carers, families and professionals where appropriate.
  • To take a lead role in coordinating, planning and delivering specialist psychological services to critical care, including:
  • Enabling the recognition and assessment of psychological needs at key points in the patient pathway
  • Enhancing the psychological skills of frontline staff in dealing with mild to moderate psychological distress
  • Developing criteria for referral to critical care psychology services
  • Delivering highly specialist psychological interventions for clients experiencing significant psychological distress
  • To carry a caseload of clients requiring highly specialist psychological interventions and to assess, formulate, plan, deliver and evaluate their psychological care.
  • To provide specialist advice and consultancy on appropriate psychological interventions at different levels of need.
  • To provide specialist supervision, mentoring and support to staff within this service.
  • To provide a psychological perspective to the multidisciplinary teams to enhance the care and support given to patients and ICU survivors.
  • To develop a highly specialist knowledge base and skills in the assessment and application of evidence-based interventions for patients and ICU survivors.
  • To contribute to team development and enhance team functioning.
  • To ensure effective communication and liaison with colleagues.

Responsibilities

  • To use highly specialist psychological knowledge and skills to enhance the quality of psychological care provided to critical care patients. The current role is set up at 3 days a week outpatient clinics, 1 day inpatient and 1 day for meetings, supervision, admin and research work.
  • To offer a highly specialist and largely autonomous Critical Care Psychology Service to the Intensive Care service, including providing specialist training, mentoring and support to staff of the service.
  • To provide advanced and highly specialist clinical assessment and interventions to individuals experiencing significant psychological distress referred to the service.
  • To undertake regular teaching and training in psychological issues and approaches to healthcare to other team members.
  • To provide highly specialist advice and consultancy to patients, carers, families and professionals where appropriate.
  • To take a lead role in coordinating, planning and delivering specialist psychological services to critical care, including:
  • Enabling the recognition and assessment of psychological needs at key points in the patient pathway
  • Enhancing the psychological skills of frontline staff in dealing with mild to moderate psychological distress
  • Developing criteria for referral to critical care psychology services
  • Delivering highly specialist psychological interventions for clients experiencing significant psychological distress
  • To carry a caseload of clients requiring highly specialist psychological interventions and to assess, formulate, plan, deliver and evaluate their psychological care.
  • To provide specialist advice and consultancy on appropriate psychological interventions at different levels of need.
  • To provide specialist supervision, mentoring and support to staff within this service.
  • To provide a psychological perspective to the multidisciplinary teams to enhance the care and support given to patients and ICU survivors.
  • To develop a highly specialist knowledge base and skills in the assessment and application of evidence based interventions for patients and ICU survivors.
  • To contribute to team development and enhance team functioning.
  • To ensure effective communication and liaison with colleagues.

FAQs

What is the working schedule for this Clinical Psychologist position?

The role is set up for 3 days a week in outpatient clinics, 1 day inpatient, and 1 day for meetings, supervision, admin, and research work.

Is this position primarily for inpatient or outpatient care?

The position includes both outpatient and inpatient care, with a focus on providing specialized psychological services to critical care patients.

What kind of training or experience is required for this role?

The role requires an experienced applied psychologist with additional post-qualification training in their field.

Will I have the opportunity to provide training and support to other staff members?

Yes, part of the role includes offering specialist training, mentoring, and support to staff within the Intensive Care service.

What are the key responsibilities of the Clinical Psychologist in this role?

Key responsibilities include providing advanced clinical assessments, developing referral criteria for the critical care psychology service, coordinating psychological services, and enhancing staff skills in addressing psychological distress.

Is there an opportunity for career development within the University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust?

Yes, the Trust offers great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment.

How does the Trust support work-life balance for its employees?

The Trust invites requests for less than full-time or flexible working arrangements and commits to giving full consideration to each case.

How will I be communicated with during the recruitment process?

All communication will be electronic, so it is important to check your email account regularly.

Who can I contact if I have questions about the application process?

You can contact the recruitment team at 01752 432100 for support, including reasonable adjustments during the application process.

Is there any support for applicants from diverse backgrounds?

Yes, the Trust encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds and recognizes that diversity strengthens teams.

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

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1998
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Mission & Purpose

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust provides a range of healthcare services across Plymouth and the surrounding areas, including acute and specialist medical care. Their ultimate mission is to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care, enhance health outcomes, and ensure safety. Their purpose is to improve the well-being of the community by offering exceptional clinical services, advancing medical research, and fostering education in healthcare.