Job summary
Development (preceptorship) post - we welcome applications from newly qualified psychologists, through to those looking for an 8a position.

This opportunity to specialise in functional gastrointestinal conditions with the Biofeedback Team sits within the specialist Psychological Medicines Unit (PMU) at Central Middlesex Hospital. As an acknowledged centre of excellence, St Mark's provides state of the art surgical and medical interventions in a research active environment. This is an exceptionally interesting setting for psychologists working at the interface of mental and physical health with clients who are socially stigmatised and often dealing with trauma and shame.

As this is a band 7-8a development post, it is suitable for those who are newly qualified, through to those who have existing clinical health psychology experience and are at - or ready to work at - 8a level. The roles and responsibilities can mould to match the existing and developing skills of the successful candidate. If the appointee is newly qualified, a development plan will be established to link them with the 8a aspects of the post over a 12-24 month period via a preceptorship model.

Informal enquiries or visits are very welcome.

Contact: Dr Sonya Frearson, Consultant Clinical Psychologist. sonya.frearson1@nhs.net

Main duties of the job
PMU at St Mark's Hospital is a highly specialist service in gastrointestinal (GI) medicine providing secondary and tertiary level clinical assessment, and psychotherapeutic services for patients with gastrointestinal disorders admitted for surgery, or suffering acute/life threatening intestinal conditions, as well as a range of more functional disorders of varying complexity.

PMU psychologists have the opportunity to work with specific MDTs to further develop specialist clinical expertise. This role is in the Biofeedback Service, a biopsychosocial team serving people with evacuation and pelvic floor difficulties.

The PSN can fund training and specialist supervision in EMDR for this post holder.

Please see attached job description and person specification for full details.

Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: Depending on experience pro rata per annum inclusive of HCA | dependant on experience
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number: 337-NP-1101LC

Essential qualifications

• Doctorate in Clinical Psychology
• HCPC Registered

Desirable qualifications

• Post-doctoral training
• Supervision training

Essential knowledge and experience

• Theory knowledge and application
• Complex assessment skills
• Foundation consultation skills
• Legislation knowledge
• Doctoral level research
• Clinical governance knowledge
• Psychology and diversity
• MDT working
• Experience autonomous clinician
• Experience teaching

Desirable knowledge and experience

• Knowledge and experience of gastroenterology
• Knowledge and experience of MUS
• Knowledge and experience of Chronic Pain

Essential skills, abilities and attributes

• Professionalism, emotive settings
• Experience clinical responsibility
• Applying psychology theory physical health
• Effective communication
• Flexible working under pressure
• Decision-making
• Indirect ways of working
• Clinical record keeping
• IT skills
• Personal attributes
• Self-reflection

Desirable skills, abilities and attributes

• Skills in assessing and managing challenging behaviour

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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Contact
Consultant Clinical Psychologist and Head of PMU, Dr. Sonya Frearson, sonya.frearson1@nhs.net, 02084532390

Employer: London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust
Address: Central Middlesex Hospital, Acton Lane, Park Royal, London, NW10 7NS, United Kingdom

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