Clinical / Counselling Health Psychologist, Community Services

Job summaryWould you enjoy working with a small team of psychological professionals in a general hospital environment. We offer psychological assessment and intervention to people who have experienced a wide range of physical health conditions and are struggling with the physical, emotional and practical consequences of their diagnosis and treatment. We work with multidisciplinary colleagues directly with pain management provision or indirectly through supervision groups.You would be working in a service provided by UHCW under a service level agreement into the George Eliot Hospital (GEH). We provide the general Clinical Health Psychological Service which accepts referrals from most clinical areas within the hospital, a paediatric diabetes post and a stroke rehabilitation post provided under this SLA. You will be part of Psychological Service at UHCW which delivers psychological care within UHCW, outpatients and Coventry community health provision. We are a welcoming team the successful applicant will work collaboratively with psychological colleagues across GEH and UHCW.For a discussion about the post please contact Dr Jane Everett on or Dr Hannah Seabrook on A full UK driving license is essential for this post. Please note that an international driving license is not accepted.Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.Main duties of the jobTo provide high quality specialist clinical psychology services to patients with physical health conditions based at George Eliot Hospital. To provide specialist psychological assessment and therapy across a number of different physical health specialties. They will offer advice and consultation on patient's psychological care to colleagues from other disciplines, to patients' families and carers. To supervise and support the psychological assessment and therapy provided by other clinicians involved with these services, working autonomously within professional guidelines, exercising full clinical responsibility, and implementing changes where necessary. To utilise research skills for audit, policy and service development and research. They will provide supervision to trainee and assistant psychologists and participate in service development and governance of psychological practice within the Physical Health Psychological ServiceAbout usUniversity 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.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 ( )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.DetailsDate posted26 October 2026Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 8aSalary

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57,528 to 64,750 a year

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Part-time

Reference number218-AHP-B8A-8385130-AJob locationsGeorge Elliot HospitalCollege StreetNuneatonCV10 7DJUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo provide highly specialist psychological assessments and therapy of people with physical health conditions using highly complex psychological data gained from a wide variety of sources. This will include inpatient and outpatient referrals to the clinical health psychology service at George Eliot Hospital.To ensure the systematic provision of psychological service, including the responsibility to prioritise work appropriately.To use psychological tests, self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews with patients, family members and others involved in the clients care. To follow up and to re-assess clients when considered appropriate, using approved statistical methods in order to make valid comparisons. To communicate both orally, and in written reports, the content of these investigations and resulting formulations in order to support the work of multidisciplinary colleagues.To formulate and make decisions about treatment options taking into account both theoretical and therapeutic models and highly complex factors concerning historical and developmental processes that have shaped the individual, family or group and the nature and levels of social care available.To be responsible for devising and implementing plans for the psychological treatment and/or management of a clients psychological problems based upon appropriate conceptual framework of their problems and employing methods of proven efficacy, across the full range of care settings.To provide highly specialist psychological advice, guidance, consultation and supervision to other professionals contributing directly to patients formulation, diagnosis, treatment plans and management of clients. This to include provision of advice and support to facilitate the effective use of psychological treatment by other members of staff where appropriate.To ensure that members of staff within George Eliot Hospital have access to psychologically based framework for understanding through the provision of advice, supervision, consultation and the dissemination of psychological research and theory. This will include attendance at MDTs and service development meetings as appropriate.For further details of the role please see the attached job description.Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.
Job description
Job responsibilitiesTo provide highly specialist psychological assessments and therapy of people with physical health conditions using highly complex psychological data gained from a wide variety of sources. This will include inpatient and outpatient referrals to the clinical health psychology service at George Eliot Hospital.To ensure the systematic provision of psychological service, including the responsibility to prioritise work appropriately.To use psychological tests, self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews with patients, family members and others involved in the clients care. To follow up and to re-assess clients when considered appropriate, using approved statistical methods in order to make valid comparisons. To communicate both orally, and in written reports, the content of these investigations and resulting formulations in order to support the work of multidisciplinary colleagues.To formulate and make decisions about treatment options taking into account both theoretical and therapeutic models and highly complex factors concerning historical and developmental processes that have shaped the individual, family or group and the nature and levels of social care available.To be responsible for devising and implementing plans for the psychological treatment and/or management of a clients psychological problems based upon appropriate conceptual framework of their problems and employing methods of proven efficacy, across the full range of care settings.To provide highly specialist psychological advice, guidance, consultation and supervision to other professionals contributing directly to patients formulation, diagnosis, treatment plans and management of clients. This to include provision of advice and support to facilitate the effective use of psychological treatment by other members of staff where appropriate.To ensure that members of staff within George Eliot Hospital have access to psychologically based framework for understanding through the provision of advice, supervision, consultation and the dissemination of psychological research and theory. This will include attendance at MDTs and service development meetings as appropriate.For further details of the role please see the attached job description.Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.Person Specification

Qualifications

EssentialoDoctorate in Clinical Psychology (or recognised equivalent) oRegistered as a Clinical/ Counselling/Health Psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council.DesirableoEvidence of continuing professional development in the area of physical health

Experience

EssentialoExperience of working with a range of clients, presenting with a range of clinical severity and maintenance of professionalism in challenging circumstances. oExperience of applying psychological theory and practice with patients living with acute and chronic health issues and other issues regarding adaptation to physical conditions. oExperience of tailoring psychological assessment and intervention to individual needs. oExperience of team working. oExperience of applying psychology in different cultural contexts.DesirableoExperience of working within an Acute hospital setting oExperience of teaching, training and clinical supervision. oExperience in providing consultancy to colleagues.

Knowledge

EssentialoDoctoral level knowledge of clinical/counselling/health psychology including highly developed knowledge of lifespan developmental psychology, models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and two or more distinct psychological therapies. oKnowledge of legislation in relation to the client group oDoctoral level knowledge of research design and methodology, including complex multivariate data analysis as practiced within the field of Clinical/Counselling/Health Psychology.DesirableoKnowledge of the theory and practice of highly specialist assessment methods and therapeutic approaches in relation to physical illness and or disability oDoctoral level knowledge of research design and methodology, including complex multivariate data analysis as practiced within the field

Skills

EssentialoSkills in the use of psychological assessment, intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration. oA high level ability to communicate effectively at both a written and oral level complex, highly technical and clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and a wide range of lay and professional persons within and outside the NHS.DesirableoSkills in providing consultation to other professional and non professional groups. oAbility to identify, provide and promote appropriate means of support to other team members and staff exposed to highly distressing situations. oA commitment to the evaluation of services, enthusiasm for both multi-professional and uni professional audit, and a wish to continue to develop expertise in the service area

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

EssentialoEvidence of demonstrating the Trust Values (Compassion, Openness, Pride, Partnership, Improve, Learn and Respect) and the associated Values in Action behaviours in the workplace. oFor posts with managerial responsibility only Evidence of promoting equality, diversity and inclusion, and ensuring fair and equitable practices throughout your work experience. Evidence of promoting a culture which helps individuals live behaviours aligned to our Trust Values (Compassion, Openness, Pride, Partnership, Improve, Learn and Respect)
Person Specification

Qualifications

EssentialoDoctorate in Clinical Psychology (or recognised equivalent) oRegistered as a Clinical/ Counselling/Health Psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council.DesirableoEvidence of continuing professional development in the area of physical health

Experience

EssentialoExperience of working with a range of clients, presenting with a range of clinical severity and maintenance of professionalism in challenging circumstances. oExperience of applying psychological theory and practice with patients living with acute and chronic health issues and other issues regarding adaptation to physical conditions. oExperience of tailoring psychological assessment and intervention to individual needs. oExperience of team working. oExperience of applying psychology in different cultural contexts.DesirableoExperience of working within an Acute hospital setting oExperience of teaching, training and clinical supervision. oExperience in providing consultancy to colleagues.

Knowledge

EssentialoDoctoral level knowledge of clinical/counselling/health psychology including highly developed knowledge of lifespan developmental psychology, models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and two or more distinct psychological therapies. oKnowledge of legislation in relation to the client group oDoctoral level knowledge of research design and methodology, including complex multivariate data analysis as practiced within the field of Clinical/Counselling/Health Psychology.DesirableoKnowledge of the theory and practice of highly specialist assessment methods and therapeutic approaches in relation to physical illness and or disability oDoctoral level knowledge of research design and methodology, including complex multivariate data analysis as practiced within the field

Skills

EssentialoSkills in the use of psychological assessment, intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration. oA high level ability to communicate effectively at both a written and oral level complex, highly technical and clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and a wide range of lay and professional persons within and outside the NHS.DesirableoSkills in providing consultation to other professional and non professional groups. oAbility to identify, provide and promote appropriate means of support to other team members and staff exposed to highly distressing situations. oA commitment to the evaluation of services, enthusiasm for both multi-professional and uni professional audit, and a wish to continue to develop expertise in the service area

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

EssentialoEvidence of demonstrating the Trust Values (Compassion, Openness, Pride, Partnership, Improve, Learn and Respect) and the associated Values in Action behaviours in the workplace. oFor posts with managerial responsibility only Evidence of promoting equality, diversity and inclusion, and ensuring fair and equitable practices throughout your work experience. Evidence of promoting a culture which helps individuals live behaviours aligned to our Trust Values (Compassion, Openness, Pride, Partnership, Improve, Learn and Respect)Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration
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Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. xwzovoh For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameUniversity Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS TrustAddressGeorge Elliot HospitalCollege StreetNuneatonCV10 7DJUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameUniversity Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS TrustAddressGeorge Elliot HospitalCollege StreetNuneatonCV10 7DJUnited KingdomEmployer's website