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- The post holder must be able to satisfy the criteria for HCPC Registration for the advertised role.
- BSc Psychology ( or equivalent recognised by BPS) and post-graduate doctorate training or statement of equivalence from BPS
- Doctoral level training in Clinical, Counselling or Health Psychology
- An interest in working with people with a variety of health conditions
- Evidence of an understanding of the required skills to formulate and appropriately design an intervention for individuals with chronic health conditions.
- Experience of working in Clinical Heath Psychology Services (including placement as a trainee)
- Training in approaches particularly valuable in health settings, such as, ACT, CFT, EMDR, mindfulness based cognitive therapy, including group based approaches where appropriate
- Research experience or further doctoral training
Clinical Psychologist - Salford, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom - Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Description
12 Month Fixed Term - Band 7 - 8b Psychologist (depending on experience and skills)
An opportunity has arisen for a suitably qualified clinical psychologist (registered with the HCPC) to join the GI team within the department of Clinical Health Psychology Department at Salford Royal Hospital. The post is for 0.8 WTE. The post holder will provide psychological input to patients primarily with chronic GI conditions. An understanding of medical compliance issues and psychological adjustment to invasive medical procedures would be helpful.
A key requirement will be to offer expertise in this field of Clinical Psychology to a multi-disciplinary team. Supervision/line management. Team working will also be integral to the role, including involvement in MDT meetings and regular liaison and joint working with professional colleagues to support of the wider medicals teams in relation to psychological aspects of care.
A commitment to provision of evidence-based health care is essential. An understanding of the psychological factors influencing physical health and delivery of health care would be desirable About us The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives. As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three
core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team. In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a betterwork-life balance.
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Job description Job responsibilities To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website:
In line with the Trusts Single Equality Scheme we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, religion, marital status, social back ground or trade union membership. However, as members of ethnicity minority groups and individuals with disabilities are currently under-represented at this level of post, we would encourage applications from members of these groups. Appointment will be based on merit alone. Person Specification Qualifications Essential
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