Job summary
This post offers an exciting opportunity to work in the Facial Pain Team within the Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals Division of University College London NHS Foundation Trust.
The post holder will work alongside other clinical psychologists, physiotherapists, nursing, medical and administrative colleagues within a small, vibrant and supportive multidisciplinary team to improve the quality of life of individuals experiencing persistent facial pain.
This job offer excellent opportunities to develop teamworking, managerial and leadership skills as well as greater clinical expertise through regular internal and external Continued Professional Development opportunities.
Experience of working with people with persistent pain in pain management programmes is essential. Supervision is provided by a Consultant Clinical Psychologist.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a enthusiastic clinical or counselling psychologist with well-developed skills in engaging people, communication and team working. The ability to develop patient-centred treatment plans is essential as is the capacity to respond adaptively to feedback and address obstacles and setbacks creatively.
We are looking for an individual who is interested in reflective practice both in their daily clinical work and as regards continued professional development with the team.
The focus of clinical work includes engaging therapeutically with individuals to improve their quality of life in the presence of facial pain in individual sessions, assessments and within Pain Management Programmes.
There are opportunities to supervise clinical psychologists in training, provide teaching and become involved in Schwartz Rounds within the Division.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:o University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)o National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgeryo Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitalso University College Hospital Grafton Way Buildingo Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicineo University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centreo The Hospital for Tropical Diseaseso University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
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Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- BA Hons or BSc Hons in Psychology recognised by the BPS and HCPC
- Doctorate in Clinical/Counselling Psychology, or equivalent
- Current Health and Care Professions Council registration as Clinical Psychologist
Desirable
- Working towards further post graduate qualifications
Experience
Essential
- Multi-professional healthcare team working
- Working with people with persistent pain
- Working in multidisciplinary group pain management programmes
- Working within a multi-cultural framework
- Formal teaching and training to healthcare providers other than psychologists
- Experience of addressing issues of demand and capacity in a clinical service
Desirable
- Working with people with persistent facial pain
- Contribution to initiatives to improve patient experiences
- Supervision of psychologists
- Supervision of healthcare providers other than psychologists
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to use and understand excel spreadsheets
- The ability to apply psychological approaches to medical populations
Desirable
- Experience of dictating clinical letters/reports
Communication
Essential
- Experience with communicating complex and/or sensitive information to patients with pain and to respond to them appropriately
- Experience with communicating with and managing angry and frustrated patients
- Experience with communicating confidently offering a psychological perspective to a large multi-disciplinary team
- Evidence of the ability to initiate regular feedback from colleagues in relation to the post holders performance
- Evidence of the ability to recognise the need for and seek appropriate advice
- Proven ability to communicate using a variety of methods to a range of professionals
- Evidence of presenting complex psychological issues to non-psychologists
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Able to work under pressure to strict timescales
- Able to work under pressure to strict timescales
- Ability to respond to changing service needs with flexibility and innovation
Management and Leadership
Essential
- Ability to reflect/question/evaluate own professional judgment
- Ability to work within the framework of policies and procedures of a large organisation while also taking personal responsibility for services and innovation
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
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UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
47-49 Huntley Street
London
WC1E 6DG
United Kingdom
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