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Principal Staff Psychologist (Clinical, Counselling, Health), Band 8b - C9318-25-0332

Gloucester

Job summary

Principal Staff Psychologist (Clinical, Counselling, Health), Band 8b (22.5 hours a week)

We are seeking a skilled, experienced and compassionate Clinical, Counselling or Health psychologist to provide senior specialist psychological support, liaison, consultation, and leadership to enhance the wellbeing of colleagues at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (GHT), as part of our Trust-wide Staff Psychology Service.

The role will work closely with the wider Psychological services and People & OD services, in partnership with wellbeing services and be responsible to the Staff Psychology Service lead, to develop and implement the staff psychology strategy. This includes: identifying, delivering and reviewing staff psychological wellbeing priorities in the Trust; developing and embedding an effective psychological response to those who are involved in potentially traumatic incidents and overseeing the co-ordination and prioritising of access to timely and effective 1:1 trauma support. In collaboration with the Leadership & OD team, the role will be closely involved in the design and development of interventions which promote psychological safety and a culture of compassionate care at GHT.

This is a visible clinical lead role which requires regular attendance and visits to clinical areas to build relationships with teams and provide group-level psychological support, as required.

The proposed interview date is: w/c 28th April

Main duties of the job

Act as a Clinical lead for specific areas such as support for doctors and build strong relationships with key stakeholders in the different divisions and departments across the Trust. There will be a particular focus on supporting staff groups that have had a key role in managing high levels of ongoing operational pressure leading to an inevitable emotional impact of the work.

Provide specialised psychological advice and consultation to multidisciplinary teams, staff groups, leaders and managers on topics related to psychological wellbeing

Formulate and deliver direct clinical intervention through the application of a range of evidenced based psychological theories such as reflective staff support groups or psychological debriefs for staff teams, providing psychoeducation and skills-based training, 1:1 psychological support for employees struggling with work-related trauma or distress or co-facilitating online workshops and co designing and delivering in person workshops

The post holder will need to take a lead in applying specialist knowledge of the current evidence-based clinical interventions

About us

A newly permanent 8B opportunity has arisen for an experienced Practitioner Psychologist to take a lead in providing and evaluating specialist psychological support to staff in Gloucestershire hospitals Trust.

We are a small Staff Psychology Service located within a larger Psychological Services department with opportunities for networking, supervision and further training.

We can offer you an autonomous 8b role with the flexibility to develop and shape the service going forward.

A friendly and supportive team of colleagues

A commitment to the training and support of applied psychologists including involvement in local clinical doctoral courses

Dedicated time within the role for advancing special interests and funding for professional development

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers a generous annual leave allowance, excellent bank rates, access to the excellent NHS Pension Scheme, discounts for local shops, restaurants and services, access to our health and well-being hub, access to our two on site nurseries, flexible working options, discounted public transport and access to reward and recognition schemes.

Date posted

25 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8b

Salary

£62,215 to £72,293 a year (pa pro rata if part-time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

TEMP_500

Job locations

Staff Psychology Service 2nd Floor Beacon House, Gloucester Royal hospital

Great Western Road

Gloucester

GL1 3NN

For further information and to apply, click on the APPLY BUTTON at the bottom of this advert, then click on CONTINUE to view the supporting documents or apply online.

Closing date for applications: 14-04-2025

Salary: £62,215 to £72,293

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