University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust
Clinical / Counselling Health Psychologist, Community Services
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Opportunity at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
We have an exciting opportunity to join our expanding psychology pathway within the Severe Intestinal Failure Service at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, to support delivery of a psychologically informed service for patients with intestinal failure.
We are seeking a proactive, enthusiastic and compassionate Practitioner Psychologist to be part of an expanding team of skilled and highly motivated multidisciplinary professionals who provide high quality care to people with intestinal failure. You will work across the pathway, with inpatients, outpatients, consult with the team and support the psychological approach of the wider service, alongside a Consultant Clinical Psychologist.
You will also join the Psychological Services Team at UHCW, which delivers psychological care within the wider UHCW Trust. We are a welcoming team and the successful applicant will work collaboratively with psychological colleagues across UHCW and GEH.
We would welcome applications from Psychologists with an interest in supporting individuals with long term, complex physical health conditions and from Psychologists who are newly qualified and would take on this role as a preceptorship to an 8a.
We welcome and strongly encourage informal discussions about the post prior to interview. Please contact Dr Melanie Coxall, Consultant Clinical Psychologist on 02476 966191.
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Role Overview
To work as a Clinical/Counselling/Health Psychologist within the Severe Intestinal Failure (SIF) Psychology Team. To provide a psychological approach as part of an interdisciplinary team, which include Allied Health Professionals, Nursing and Medics, providing services to adults referred into the UHCW Severe Intestinal Failure (SIF) Service.
Responsibilities
- To be responsible for managing a caseload and working with the wider multidisciplinary team to support the care needs of patients referred into SIF.
- To provide specialist evidenced-based psychological assessment and treatment of complex cases, requiring detailed analysis, formulation and interventions so as to maximise quality of life.
- To provide specialist advice and consultation to a range of multi-agency professionals and non-professional carers, and utilise research skills for audit, policy and service development.
- To work autonomously within the professional guidelines and overall framework of the Trust and team’s policies and procedures.
- To follow defined care pathways and other relevant pathways as required.
- To assist in the quality and activity monitoring systems
About the Trust
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
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Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence® designated organisation – please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence® - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Dr Melanie Coxall
- Job title: Consultant Clinical Psychologist
- Email address: melanie.coxall@uhcw.nhs.uk
- Telephone number: 02476 966191
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