specialist clinical psychologist

We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust.
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Generative artificial intelligence (AI) describes algorithms that can be used to produce new content, including audio, code, images, text, simulations, and videos. It is developing all the time and is now being used as a support mechanism for all kinds of content-based creations. Please note the use of AI is monitored and if applicants have used it then they are required to declare this., We are looking for an enthusiastic, innovative adaptable highly specialist clinical psychologist keen to develop, co-ordinate and ensure the systematic provision of psychology services for paediatric and Teenagers and Young Adult (TYA) oncology and haematology services and paediatric benign haematology services. This is an exciting opportunity to lead to an innovative and well established paediatric and TYA cancer service.
Psychological Health Services is an award-winning department, recognised for a commitment to leadership and the development of Trustwide psychological services.
As a university teaching trust research and quality improvement forms part of UHBW's mission to support excellence in delivery of patient care, alongside education and applied research of the highest quality. We are engaged in high profile national professional networks at a senior level across BPS, NHS and charitable sector organisations.
Psychological Health Services take pride in their commitment to providing high quality and accessible CPD and access to skilled clinical and peer supervision.
We work together to grow and shape the department; we make effective use of a variety of internal communication tools so you are up to date and can link in with surveys about what matters to you. Membership of departmental service delivery groups give the opportunity to broaden skills and experiences and be involved in wider psychology initiatives., + Leadership of a team of specialist psychologists working across multiple clinical pathways (paediatric and TYA oncology and haematology) and ensuring equitable and timely psychological assessment and intervention is offered.
+ To provide direct individual specialist psychological assessment and intervention services, as required to meet identified psychological needs in a uni- and multi-professional manner, as appropriate. This may include the use of standardised psychometric assessments.
+ To provide a specialised applied psychological perspective to multi-disciplinary teams and services within scope of the service to enhance the psychological support, team meetings and service development meetings across the services and networks covered by this post, to enhance the quality and safety of psychological care and support provided for patients and their families.
+ To provide an indirect clinical service through specialised psychologically informed advice, consultancy and training on appropriate psychological assessment and interventions at all levels of need (individual, team or organisation) for the services covered by this post.
+ To undertake the day-to-day line management of, and ensure appropriate professional supervision is provided for: qualified Practitioner Psychologists, Assistant Psychologists, Trainee Psychologists and any other staff., the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge., We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.
· As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
· The Trust is committed to investing in and caring for all our staff. We will support you in maintaining and improving your health and wellbeing, as well as your career development through management and training support - developing exceptional people for exceptional careers.
· UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.
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University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting