Band 8B- Clinical Psychologist, Paediatric Diabetes
2 weeks ago
Job summary We are looking for a passionate and skilled Diabetes Specialty Psychologist to join our dynamic Children and Young People's Diabetes (CYPD) multidisciplinary team.
You will work alongside consultant paediatricians, clinical nurse specialists, paediatric dieticians, and administrative staff to support children and their families living with diabetes.
The candidate we're looking for will have:o Doctoral level training in clinical Experience in specialist psychological assessment and treatment across various care Knowledge of the emotional impact of long-term illnesses on children and Skills in providing consultation and training to other Post-qualification experience working with children with long-term Knowledge of paediatric medicine (specific diabetes knowledge not Experience in teaching, training, and supervision of trainee clinical psychologists.
Main duties of the job Briefly, the postholder will work with a lively, innovative and highly motivated Children and Young People's Diabetes (CYPD) multidisciplinary team comprising consultant paediatricians, clinical nurse specialists, paediatric dieticians and administration staff.
Furthermore, they will provide specialist clinical psychology assessments and short-term interventions services to children and their families living with diabetes within West Hertfordshire working autonomously within professional guidelines and within the overall framework of the Trust's policies and procedures.
What we offer: o Work within a highly motivated MDT with support from a Consultant Clinical Psychologist and the East of England Children and Young People's Diabetes network Psychology Being part of an innovative department where new ideas are encouraged and Access to a variety of internal and external CPD Engagement in research and service development A range of flexible working options to support work-life Funding for courses and apprenticeships, access to a Coaching Network, and comprehensive training Access to health and wellbeing support, discounts on childcare and gym memberships, and more.
About us With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us.
We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imaging models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.
Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive.
They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.
At West Herts we offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly.
We kindly invite you to consider submitting an application.
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If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Job description Job responsibilities Clinical Duties: Provide specialist clinical psychology assessments and short-term interventions.
Lead the psychological approach to care within the MDT for children with diabetes.
Undertake risk assessments and management, offering advice on psychological aspects.
Communicate effectively with health and social care staff.
Communication and Relationship Building: Receive managerial supervision from the Professional Lead for Psychology.
Establish communication networks within the East of England CYPD Diabetes regional network psychology group.
Communicate assessment, formulation, and treatment plans to CAMHS.
Planning and Organisation: Maintain professional standards through CPD and training programs.
Participate in MDT meetings, service evaluation, and policy development.
Maintain high standards of clinical record keeping and governance.
Research and Development: Conduct clinical audits, service development, and research.
Supervise Trainee Clinical Psychologists and Utilise evidence-based literature to support practice.
Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential Doctoral level training in clinical psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996) as accredited by HCPC, including evidence of continuous professional development.
Post-qualification training in one or more specialised areas of practice Desirable Formal training in supervision of trainee clinical psychologists.
Knowledge Essential Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients across the full range of care settings, including outpatients, community, primary care and inpatient settings.
Post-qualification experience in an area relevant to the client group.
Experience of using cognitive behavioural therapy / Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and systemic therapy with children and adolescents, including group work.
Knowledge and understanding of the emotional effects and implications of long-term illnesses on children, adolescents and their families.
Knowledge and understanding of Diabetes in childhood.
Knowledge of the impact of mental health on physical health conditions.
Desirable Post qualification experience of working with children and adolescents with a long-term condition.
Working knowledge of paediatric medicine and the management of children and young people with diabetes.
Experience Essential Experience of multi-disciplinary team working/ joint work and inter-agency collaboration.
Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, across the whole course of presenting problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity including maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the threat of physical abuse.
Experience of exercising full clinical responsibility for clients' psychological care and treatment, both as a professionally qualified care co-ordinator and within the context of a multi-disciplinary care plan.
Desirable Experience of managing children and young people with mental health issues in the acute trust setting.
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