Part-time HCPC registered band clinical psychologist (up to band 8a dependant on experience) required for a bariatric (weight loss) surgery service based at Tunbridge Wells Hospital.

The post-holder will work 22.5 hours per week (three days), including Mondays.

This is a maternity cover post available from the start of December. It is expected that a permanent post will become available due to service expansion.

Additional sessions in critical care may be available.

Applications from candidates from newly qualified clinical psychologists will be considered.

Main duties of the job

Clinical psychologist working within a specialist, multi-disciplinary bariatric (weight loss) surgery service, based at Tunbridge Wells Hospital in Kent.

At least two years relevant experience of working as qualified clinical psychologist in physical health preferred. Understanding of health psychology models of behavioural change and emotional eating highly desirable.

Must be able to demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills, and a commitment to delivering high-quality, compassionate and patient-focused care. Ability to work autonomously, with regular clinical supervision provided required.

About us

MTW is a large acute hospital trust in the south-east of England.

We provide a full range of general hospital services and some aspects of specialist and complex care to around 600,000 people living in west Kent and East Sussex. We have a team of over 8,000 full and part-time staff. We also provide specialist cancer services to around 2 million people across Kent and East Sussex via the Kent Oncology Centre.

In the 2024 NHS staff survey, our employees ranked MTW among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and the second-best Trust to work for in the South East.

Would you like to work flexibly? In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.

Following your Corporate Induction you will be expected to attend the Trusts 2-week Induction Programme for RNs, NAs, RMs, ODPs and Paramedics. The programme is full-time (please emailmtw-tr.professionalstandards@nhs.netif this is problematic) and will involve travel to both Trust sites. The programme includes supernumerary shifts in the clinical area, classroom-based sessions and e-learning.

Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check atEnhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children)

At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.

We support our staff with disabilities to ensure they have the adjustments they need to be the best they can be in the workplace. Collaborating with Access to Work means that our staff are assessed by experts in the workplace and we ensure that their recommendations are implemented as quickly as possible. You can find out more here: Access to Work: get support if you have a disability or health condition: What Access to Work is - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Please note that this role may often attract a high level of applications. Please note this role may close earlier than the original closing date so please ensure you submit your application as soon as possible

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Doctorate in clinical psychology by BPS accredited course
• HCPC registered practitioner psychologist (or eligible for HCPC registration if newly qualified)
• Post-doctoral training in one or more specialist areas of psychological practice
• Post-doctoral training in supervision

Desirable

• Post doctoral training in psychological or cognitive assessment

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working as a highly specialist psychologist in physical health
• Other relevant experience or skills gained through working in physical health
• Knowledge of relevant clinical/health psychology theory and research
• Experience of supervising trainee/assistant psychologists
• Experience of supporting staff dealing with emotionally challenging clinical work

Desirable

• Cultural competencies relevant to area of work

Skills

Essential

• Demonstrates required competencies in psychological assessment/formulation
• Able to select and use appropriate psychological measures and/or cognitive tests
• Demonstrates able to design/deliver psychological intereventions
• Demonstrates strong written/verbal communication and presentation skills
• Demonstrates compassion/sensitivity to needs of distress/vulnerable patients or staff

Employer details

Employer name

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust

Address

Tunbridge Wells Hospital

Tonbridge Road

Pembury, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

TN2 4QJ

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