Clinical/Counselling Psychologist – Active Together Programme (Band 7/8a)

at  Airedale NHS Foundation Trust

This is a very exciting opportunity for an experienced Clinical/Counselling Psychologist to support the development, implementation, continuous monitoring and improvement of the Active Together Programme. The post is available as a Band 7 development post, with progression to a Band 8a post within 12-24 months on satisfactory completion of competencies.
The overall purpose of this role is to lead, establish, deliver and sustain the success of the psychological element of the Active Together Programme at Airedale .
This role includes working under the guidance of the therapy operational manager for the Active Together Programme to take the service to full operational status, and with meeting Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
The clinical/counselling psychologist will also ensure the effectiveness and sustainability of the psychological service ensuring the delivery of evidence-based practice, better outcomes for patients and the development of services within the Trust.
The successful candidate will also be a part of the friendly and supportive wider Healthcare Psychology service, with opportunities for peer support, CPD and provision of clinical supervision
The Active Together programme will run alongside the existing diagnostic and treatment pathways to ensure patients are optimally prepared for treatment and beyond. It aims to maximise resilience to treatment, improve longer term health, minimise side effects and empower patients to be partners in their healthcare.
This is a funded 5-year programme which will have staged implementation into all relevant cancer pathways. Patients will receive individual assessments and be triaged into a support pathway suitable to their needs. This may be delivered within locality or selected facilities closest to the patient’s home or may be a self-management pathway.

OUR VALUES:

We understand that it’s down to the hard work, effort and dedication of our staff that makes a difference for our patients. Our people really do make our Airedale experience – we take pride in fostering a friendly, effective and caring work environment. Our values are part of our DNA, which are:
Committed to Quality of Care
Compassion
Working together for patients
Improving Lives
Everyone Counts
Respect and Dignity
Got questions before you apply, please contact the recruiting manager to find out more.
The job description and main responsibilities of the role are outlined in the attached document within this trac application

Please refer the Job description for details