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Clinical/Counselling Psychologist Active Together ProgrammeNHS AfC: Band 7/8aJob overviewThis is a very exciting opportunity for an experienced Clinical/Counselling Psychologist to support the development, implementation, continuous monitoring and improvement of the Active Together Programme. The post is available as a Band 7 development post, with progression to a Band 8a post within 12-24 months on satisfactory completion of competencies.The overall purpose of this role is to lead, establish, deliver and sustain the success of the psychological element of the Active Together Programme at Airedale.This role includes working under the guidance of the therapy operational manager for the Active Together Programme to take the service to full operational status, and with meeting Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).The clinical/counselling psychologist will also ensure the effectiveness and sustainability of the psychological service ensuring the delivery of evidence-based practice, better outcomes for patients and the development of services within the Trust.The successful candidate will also be a part of the friendly and supportive wider Healthcare Psychology service, with opportunities for peer support, CPD and provision of clinical supervision.Main duties of the jobThe Active Together programme will run alongside the existing diagnostic and treatment pathways to ensure patients are optimally prepared for treatment and beyond. It aims to maximise resilience to treatment, improve longer term health, minimise side effects and empower patients to be partners in their healthcare.This is a funded 5-year programme which will have staged implementation into all relevant cancer pathways. Patients will receive individual assessments and be triaged into a support pathway suitable to their needs. This may be delivered within locality or selected facilities closest to the patients home or may be a self-management pathway.The Post Holder will:Support the implementation of the cancer prehabilitation services at Airedale NHS Foundation Trust, in conjunction with the service manager.Coordinate psychological input to patients referred into the Airedale NHS foundation trust Cancer Prehabilitation service.Contribute to the development of an evidence-based psychological pathway for patients with a cancer diagnosis, with curative intent, across multiple cancer pathways.Provide evidence-based advice, teaching and supervision to other members of the Active Together Service and the wider MDT.Contribute to the development of guidelines, protocols and procedures that ensure patient safety.Working for our organisationWe are delighted to offer a wide range of benefits to employees including:Cycle to WorkTravel SchemeChildcare Vouchers with Salary SacrificeOnsite NurseryBuying and Selling Annual LeaveCar LeasingEmployee Assistance ProgrammeEmployee Health and WellbeingExtensive Reward SchemeCounselling ServiceFinancial packages including Vivup and WagestreamStaff Networks, Enable, Rainbow, Gender, Race Equality Ecoaware & Admin Network.Our values:We understand that its down to the hard work, effort and dedication of our staff that makes a difference for our patients. Our people really do make our Airedale experience we take pride in fostering a friendly, effective and caring work environment. Our values are part of our DNA, which are:Committed to Quality of CareCompassionWorking together for patientsImproving LivesEveryone CountsRespect and DignityGot questions before you apply, please contact the recruiting manager to find out more.Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesThe job description and main responsibilities of the role are outlined in the attached document within this trac application.Person specificationQualificationsPost-graduate Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (or equivalent for those trained before 1986) as accredited by the British Psychological SocietyHCPC registered clinical or counselling psychologistFurther training in a specialised area of clinical practice through post-doctoral training or a combination of specialist short courses together with an evidence portfolio of supervised practice-based learning e.g. CBT, ACT, CFT, motivational interviewing etc.Member of relevant Professional special interest groupsRecent post graduate courses relevant to the Cancer/Cancer rehabilitation.Training in Leadership/ManagementCompletion of formal clinical supervisor training sufficient to be able to supervise doctoral trainees.ExperienceExperience of multidisciplinary team workingExperienced in use of IT applications.Experience of multidisciplinary guideline development, implementation, and auditExperience of clinical supervision both as supervisee and supervisorRecent experience of teaching/ training provisionRecent experience of leadership /management roleExperience of leading on Projects/ service improvementsExperience in dealing with Human Resource issues such as recruitment and retention, performance management and sickness.Experience of setting up a serviceExperience of managing other people including conducting annual reviewsExperience in working clinically in healthcare psychology, providing specialist psychological assessment and treatment of a wide range of presenting problems.Experience of Oncology and/or Palliative care work.KnowledgeLevel of knowledge and clinical reasoning skills to support clinical practice in cancer care and rehabilitation.Knowledge of the principles of clinical governance, audit, and research.Knowledge, application, and analysis of standardised and non-standardised assessment tools.Knowledge of treatments and consequences of treatment related side effects on a person living with and beyond cancersKnowledge of the roles of other professionals and the principles of partnership working with key stakeholders.Knowledge of the principles of student-centred learning and reflective practiceKnowledge of relevant national and local legislation relevant to cancer care and rehabilitationSkillsBe able to utilise psychometric tests competentlyExcellent communication and counselling skills including observation, listening, motivational interviewing, and empathy.Excellent planning and organisational skills and ability to facilitate these skills in others.Personal AttributesSupportive, approachable, tactful, and diplomatic.Highly flexible to meet own and service needs and be open to new ideas.Always conducts self professionally and able to adapt approach to a range of situations.OtherCurrent UK driving licenseAccess to own transportEmployer certification / accreditation badgesYou 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.Name: Nick BerginIs this your next job Read the full description below to find out, and do not hesitate to make an application.Job title: Therapy Manager of the Active Together ServiceEmail address: [emailprotected]Telephone number: 01535 292843#J-18808-Ljbffr