Clinical Psychologist/Counselling Psychologist/Psychological Therapist

To support in providing a psychologically informed service to patients in the Clinical Medical Psychology department, within the Neonatal speciality. To provide a specialist psychology service to medical patients (including clinical assessment, formulation and treatment), taking into account the full range of need including psychological, social and medical factors. This will involve working with patients across the lifespan through clinics and on the ward. The role will involve direct clinical input, consultancy, supervision and training.

• You will be responsible for providing psychological assessment and evidence-based interventions, to Neonatal services. You will work closely with other members of the Neonatal team, including consultant paediatricians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure the delivery of high-quality care. Clinical supervision for the role will be provided by the psychology lead.

The successful candidate will have an interest in developing their skills in paediatric clinical psychology, with experience in providing psychological assessment and intervention to children and young people and their families. You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and be able to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team. You will also be committed to providing inclusive care which is sensitive to issues of diversity and difference.

At North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust our main priority is, and always will be, to provide safe and high quality care to our patients every day; the kind of care we would want for ourselves and our loved ones. We want our organisation to be the best place to work with the right staff, in the right roles, at the right time, to ensure we deliver exceptional patient care and experience.

We will support staff through providing an inclusive and supportive workplace with health and well-being initiatives, staff benefits and opportunities for personal and professional development. Staff recognition is very important to us; as well as performance reviews and appraisals, we recognise staff through Star and Team of the month, colleague recognition – a note of thanks, Managers Awards, Shining Stars and Service Awards.

We support the Making Every Contact Count approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.

We recruit for values and “Together we are North Tees & Hartlepool”

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Dr Claire Farrow Job title: Clinical Psychologist Email address: [email protected] Telephone number: 01429522049