Job summary

Would 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.

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 job

• 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.
• 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 us

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.

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.

Details

Date posted

23 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£57,528 to £64,750 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

218-AHP-B8A-8385130

Job locations

George Elliot Hospital

College Street

Nuneaton

CV10 7DJ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Work as an autonomous practitioner to the standards within professional guidelines and relevant clinical standards such as the HCPC Code of Conduct
• Adhere to the Trusts policies and procedures and report any difficulties in their application to line management.
• Participate in the appropriate supervision systems including carrying out clinical supervision of Trainee Clinical Psychologists and professionals from other disciplines as appropriate.
• Be responsible for own practice by seeking advice as required from the Consultant Clinical Psychologist.
• To interpret and apply advanced evidence-based theoretical and clinical information from the highly specialist fields of Clinical Psychology, Neuropsychology, Health Psychology, Behavioural Therapy etc. to the highly complex assessment, formulation and management of the patient group.
• To undertake risk assessment and risk management for relevant individual patients and to provide specialist advice for other professionals on psychological aspects of risk assessment and management.
• To contribute to the reduction of risk in areas of responsibility.

To 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

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 responsibilities Work as an autonomous practitioner to the standards within professional guidelines and relevant clinical standards such as the HCPC Code of Conduct Adhere to the Trusts policies and procedures and report any difficulties in their application to line management. Participate in the appropriate supervision systems including carrying out clinical supervision of Trainee Clinical Psychologists and professionals from other disciplines as appropriate. Be responsible for own practice by seeking advice as required from the Consultant Clinical Psychologist. To interpret and apply advanced evidence-based theoretical and clinical information from the highly specialist fields of Clinical Psychology, Neuropsychology, Health Psychology, Behavioural Therapy etc. to the highly complex assessment, formulation and management of the patient group. To undertake risk assessment and risk management for relevant individual patients and to provide specialist advice for other professionals on psychological aspects of risk assessment and management. To contribute to the reduction of risk in areas of responsibility. To 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 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

Essential

• oDoctorate in Clinical Psychology (or recognised equivalent) oRegistered as a Clinical/ Counselling/Health Psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council.

Desirable

• oEvidence of continuing professional development in the area of physical health

Experience

Essential

• oExperience 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.

Desirable

• oExperience of working within an Acute hospital setting oExperience of teaching, training and clinical supervision. oExperience in providing consultancy to colleagues.

Knowledge

Essential

• oDoctoral 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.

Desirable

• oKnowledge 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

Essential

• oSkills 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.

Desirable

• oSkills 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

Essential

• oEvidence 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 Essential oDoctorate in Clinical Psychology (or recognised equivalent) oRegistered as a Clinical/ Counselling/Health Psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council. Desirable oEvidence of continuing professional development in the area of physical health Experience Essential oExperience 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. Desirable oExperience of working within an Acute hospital setting oExperience of teaching, training and clinical supervision. oExperience in providing consultancy to colleagues. Knowledge Essential oDoctoral 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. Desirable oKnowledge 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 Essential oSkills 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. Desirable oSkills 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 Essential oEvidence 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 Check

This 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 Sponsorship

Applications 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. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This 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 Sponsorship Applications 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. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Address

George Elliot Hospital

College Street

Nuneaton

CV10 7DJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Address

George Elliot Hospital

College Street

Nuneaton

CV10 7DJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)