Job Overview
To provide high quality clinical psychology services to adults with cancer referred to the oncology service at the RUH.
The holder of this post will be a Clinical Psychologist required to work clinically within the multidisciplinary team. They will hold a specialist caseload of patients, undertaking the more complex level 3 and 4 clinical assessments and interventions.
The post holder will work to improve the psychological health & wellbeing of people under the care of the oncology team, working alongside the Clinical Lead in ensuring the delivery of high-quality psychological support.
The post holder with receive regular professional and clinical supervision in accordance to Trust policy and to Professional Practice Guidelines set out by the British Psychological Society or appropriate designated Professional Body.
Main duties of the job
To work with both inpatient and outpatient adults with cancer, delivering evidence-based interventions in line with NICE guidelines and ensuring that the quality of treatment is maintained at the highest standard, facilitating innovative and therapeutic practice.
To provide expert psychological therapies in oncology services: developing specialist psychological assessments and formulations with patients and implementing specialist psychological interventions.
To communicate in a highly skilled and sensitive manner with clients who may have exhibit high levels of distress.
To provide advice, guidance and consultation on psychological aspects of patient care to colleagues, other service providers, patients, supporters and families.
To communicate with a wide range of health & social care staff within the hospital in a highly skilled and sensitive manner, delivering complex and sensitive information concerning the assessment, formulation and treatment plans of clients under the service’s care.
To provide support & guidance in the application of psychological principles and techniques, and to foster reflective practice.
Working for our organisation
At the RUH we’re proud to put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone’s contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.
We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks – celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.
A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.
We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We’ve even got a pool!
We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we’re providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.
Person specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential criteria
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Doctorate in Clinical Psychology or statement of equivalence
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Registered with HCPC
Knowledge & Experience
Essential criteria
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Significant specialist interest in oncology and trauma-stress
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Up to date knowledge of developments in clinical psychology and oncology
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To have worked in a relevant clinical health psychology service
Desirable criteria
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Experience of psychological factors involved in fatigue and rehabilitation
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Experience of working in inpatient medical setting
Values
Essential criteria
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Values and respects others, treats everyone as an individual, is non-judgemental
Desirable criteria
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Awareness and respect for range of psychological approaches and models
Specific Skills
Essential criteria
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Ability to deliver high quality individual psychology interventions
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Ability to assess and formulate highly complex cases and provide management guidance to oncology patients and their families
Desirable criteria
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Experience using CBT, ACT or CFT based approaches
Please note - Due to recent changes in UK immigration and visa rules applicants who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be considered unless an alternative right to work solution can be provided. Candidates requiring sponsorship (or will need sponsorship at the end of a current visa e.g. those with graduate visa's) should review the eligibility criteria on the gov.uk website before applying: Prove your right to work to an employer: Overview - GOV.UK
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.
Application numbers
This vacancy may close early if we receive a high number of applications. We strongly encourage you to complete and submit your application in good time to ensure it can be considered.
Documents to download
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Band 7 Onc Clin Psych JD (PDF, 351.9KB)
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Join the RUH (PDF, 1.3MB)
Further details / informal visits contact
Name Amanda Laffan Job title Principal Clinical Psychologist Email address amanda.laffan@nhs.net Telephone number 01225 826031