Clinical / Counselling Health Psychologist, Community Services
Provide specialist psychological assessment, formulation and intervention to patients referred to the Severe Intestinal Failure Psychology Service. Provide specialist psychological advice, guidance, training and consultation to members of the integrated teams, and across a wide range of agencies and settings where appropriate. Work as an effective member within the interdisciplinary team. Establish and maintain effective communication with various individuals and groups on complex and potentially stressful topics in a range of situations. Supervise and manage Trainee Clinical Psychologists, within the framework of teams policies and procedures, when eligible. Utilise theory, evidence-based literature and research to support evidence-based practice in individual work and with other team members. ontribute to team meetings and effective operation of the team. Demonstrate familiarity with the principles of the safeguarding of vulnerable adult procedures and legislation in relation to the patient group. To liaise with the Service Lead, Clinical Lead, Multidisciplinary teams, Consultants and members of other agencies responsible for a patients care. Work closely and collaboratively within the interdisciplinary team, consulting with colleagues and other professionals across health and social settings. Communicate effectively and persuasively in a range of professional settings to ensure that other care providers have a clear understanding of the patients psychological needs and the most evidence-based approach to treatment and/or management approach. Produce high quality verbal and written specialist psychological formulations and reports that aid evidence based clinical interventions for patients, carers and other professionals. To communicate in a highly skilled and sensitive manner to patients, families and carers, complex information concerning the assessments and treatment plans and provide specialist guidance as to optimal ways of managing, particularly in cases of cognitive impairment Use creative and flexible communication methods to engage patients with cognitive impairment or behavioural problems and their carer in the assessment and treatment process. For further details of the role please see the attached job description. A full UK driving license is essential for this role. Please note that an international driving license is not accepted. Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.