Paediatric Diabetes Clinical Psychologist

Wales Medicines Strategy Group; Dudley; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 61,000

Job description

Main area Paediatric Diabetes Clinical Psychologist Grade NHS AfC: Band 8a Contract Permanent: At The Dudley Group, we understand the benefits of offering a range of flexible working options from day one of employment to support both employees and the Trust. Offering flexible working opportunities is one of the ways that the Trust aims to attract and retain a diverse workforce. Further information on the options available can be found via the link in the job advert. Hours Part time - 18.5 hours per week Job ref 253-0425-6879867

Employer The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Russells Hall Hospital Town Dudley Salary £53,755 - £60,504 Per Annum Salary period Yearly Closing 16/04/2025 23:59

Paediatric Diabetes Clinical Psychologist

NHS AfC: Band 8a

Job overview

Paediatric Diabetes Clinical Psychologist

Band 8a

We are looking to appoint an experienced Paediatric Diabetes Clinical Psychologist at the Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust.

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as a Clinical Psychologist.

Collaboration is key and you will work closely with our motivated diabetes team which includes Consultant Paediatricians, Specialist Nurses, Dietitians and a Youth Worker.

In this role, you'll be at the forefront of providing support and guidance to children, young people and families. From running engaging group sessions to offering individualised assistance, you'll help tackle challenges such as needle phobia, fear of hypos, diabetes burnout and low self-esteem. You'll also provide invaluable support to individuals and families, addressing the impact of diabetes on their overall well-being and helping them navigate the intersection of psychological health and diabetes care.

You will have opportunity to connect and work with local and national networks to improve practice.

If you're ready to be a part of a compassionate team, driving positive change in the lives of children and young people we want to hear from you.

We actively encourage informal visits and discussions with Jo Elford, Lead Paediatric Diabetes Specialist Nurse.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will have proven Psychology experience at an advanced level in a healthcare setting. You will have an extensive clinical skill set and be confident in working independently. We are looking for a motivated and flexible individual and able to articulate complex clinical issues whilst at the same time discuss diagnosis and treatment options to patients in a sensitive and informative way.

You must be a HCPC registered practitioner psychologist and have experience of working with clients who have long-term health conditions.

The post holder will be expected to work across various sites including Russells Hall Hospital, Dudley Guest Hospital and community-based sites across the Dudley Borough.

You will be required to deliver psychological interventions including 1:1 psychology sessions, working alongside physiotherapy and nursing colleagues as well as group-based interventions such as structured education programmes to help support CYP to manage their diabetes effectively. You will be expected to provide some clinical leadership for aspects of the psychology component to the service. You will be expected to be an active member of the team in audits and service development.

Working for our organisation

At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of “excellent health care, improved health for all”. We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.

As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.

As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve.

Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.

Person specification

Qualifications & Education

• BSc/BA Honours degree at 2:1 or above in Psychology
• Post Graduate Doctorate in Clinical, Counselling or Health Psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996) as accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS)
• Post qualification training in specific, evidence-based techniques for use with clients with complex psychological presentations and/or physical health difficulties, across the age span
• Eligible for registration as a Chartered Psychologist (Clinical, Counselling or Health) by the BPS
• Registered with HCPC as a Clinical/Counselling/Health Psychologist

Communication & Relationship Skills

• Highly developed and effective communication skills, both oral and written, including the ability to communicate complex, highly personal and sensitive information to children and young people
• Able to communicate effectively within the team and build good sound working relationships and understand the complexity of delivering support to children, young people and their families
• Advanced ability to develop and maintain a therapeutic relationship and manage transference appropriately

Knowledge and Training

• Experience of designing and delivering teaching and training
• Knowledge required specific to the role and clinical area
• Advanced theoretical and applied knowledge of psychological approaches for children and young people with psychological problems including specialised psychological assessments and interventions for patients with complex and psychological presentations and physical health difficulties
• Evidence of regular further professional training and experience as required by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the BPS
• Well developed psychometric assessment skills
• Knowledge of legislation and its implications for clinical practice in relation to the children and young people
• Doctoral level knowledge of research design and methodology, including complex multivariate data analysis, as practiced within the field of Clinical, Counselling or Health Psychology
• A commitment to continued professional development, to partnership working and to reflective clinical practice
• Training study days or conferences relating to physical health conditions
• Able to think strategically; to consider the wider picture for developing specialist services long term and planning developments
• Knowledge of the theory and practice of highly specialised psychological interventions for in physical healthcare settings

Experience

• Experience in working with people who have physical health difficulties
• A minimum of 2 years of experience working as a qualified Clinical, Counselling or Health Psychologist within a relevant area
• Experience of assessing and providing a wide range of psychological interventions to patients presenting with the full degree of clinical severity and across a range of clinical mental health presentations
• Experience of conducting clinically relevant research
• Experience of working with, and maintaining professionalism in the face of, highly emotive and distressing problems
• Experience of multi-agency/multidisciplinary working
• Experience of strategic planning and service development
• Experience of teaching and training psychologists in a Clinical, Counselling or Health Psychology doctorate training course

Planning & Organisational Skills

• Able to prioritise own work and deal with competing demands to work effectively

Physical Skills

• Able to travel across Dudley Group sites as required and potentially in children's homes
• Ability to work autonomously within scope of practice and levels of competence
• Enthusiastic, proactive and interested in service development and team working

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the United Kingdom (UK) are welcome and will be considered, dependant upon Job Role and Salary needed to meet the criteria for sponsorship, alongside all other applications.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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

Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy when we have received a sufficient number of applications.

Name Jo Elford Job title Lead Nurse - Paediatric Diabetes Specialist Nurse Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 013844561113148 Additional information

For further information or to arrange an informal visit contact:
Jo Elford

Lead Nurse - Paediatric Diabetes Specialist Nurse

[e-mail]

01384 456111 ext 3148