Clinical Psychologist

Job summary
We are looking for a Clinical Psychologist (band 7/8a) who is creative, motivated and passionate about the role that Psychology can have within Psycho-oncology services at The Royal Derby Hospital. This base was featured on the television series "Super Hospital"

The post is offered at a band 7 or 8a (dependent on experience) with the potential for progression from band 7 to 8a through a competency-based gateway (preceptorship).

Main duties of the job
The posts give the opportunity to join teams that value the contribution that psychology brings to their work. The Psychologists who work across our service value the variety that working within Psycho-oncology can bring and enjoy using a broad range of knowledge and skills to provide therapy for those presenting with mental health difficulties related to their cancer situation and care.

The post is line managed through a robust Psychology structure and offers great opportunities to develop a specialist area of Psychological expertise whilst working therapeutically, such as individual therapy, group work and supervision skills.

To find out more about our service please visit:

About us
The successful candidate will be welcomed into a vibrant and creative team of skilled Psychologists who have extensive experience, knowledge and skill, and are passionate about working within physical healthcare. Our team have had their exceptional work featured in newspapers and on BBC 1's Countryfile.

There are excellent opportunities for high quality supervision, and within our wider team we have Psychologists with further training and experience in a range of therapeutic models (e.g. ACT, CFT, family therapy, ISTDP, MBT and EMDR), and Psychologists who have done further training in Neuropsychology and are on the SRCN.

Our 350+ strong Psychology Division has a strong focus on staff wellbeing, is keen to support and develop research activities, and is leading the Trust's development of trauma-informed approaches. There are excellent opportunities for peer support, to join a range of specialist supervision groups and to participate in regular in-house and external CPD. We also have strong links with local Psychology Training Courses and provide regular placements and teaching. We are also proud that we have recently won national awards for service delivery.

Job responsibilities
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The post holder will need to be registered with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC), eligible for BPS Chartership and able to meet the travel requirements of the post.

The full job description and person specification for Band 7/8a can be found on the job application page.

Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential

• Good Honours degree in Psychology (2:1 or above). Eligibility for Graduate membership of the BPS
• Post-graduate doctorate in Clinical Psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996 or those in lateral transfer) as accredited by the BPS/HCPC
• Registered as a Practitioner Psychologist by the HCPC
• Eligible for Chartered status with the BPS
• In addition to routine CPD and supervision, has demonstrated a clear commitment to developing a specialist area of expertise relevant to the post through significant training, personal study or experience (essential for Band 8a role)
• Attained or working towards post qualification training in supervision of other psychologists
• Significant specialist training / experience through having provided assessment/intervention to people with physical health problems such as cancer or other illnesses under clinical supervision whilst working as a Specialist Clinical Psychologist (essential for Band 8a role)

Desirable

• Chartered status with the BPS

Experience
Essential

• Experience of cancer care work with adults or with similar significant physical illness.
• Evidence of continuing professional development as recommended by the BPS and HCPC. (Applicable to and essential for 8a role)
• Evidence of taking full clinical responsibility for clients with a range of mental health problems and severity, within the context of multi-disciplinary care (essential for Band 8a role)

Desirable

• Expertise and interest in a specialist area relevant to psych-oncology specifically

Knowledge
Essential

• Evidence of understanding of cancer care work and psychological practice within it

Other
Essential

• Ability to meet the travel requirements of the post, which includes being able to travel efficiently to different bases and completing home visits

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).