Practitioner Psychologist in ICU

To provide a specialist psychology service to the ICU including specialist assessment, treatment, planning, implementation and monitoring of outcomes.

To contribute to enabling other staff, service users and carers from diverse backgrounds to flourish by working to create a psychologically safe environment.

To provide clinical supervision and consultation as appropriate.

To undertake service evaluation, audit and research.

To work as an autonomous professional within BPS and HCPC guidelines and codes of conduct, and guided by the policies and procedures of the service, taking responsibility for own work including treatment and discharge decisions with support of clinical supervisor

To provide specialist psychological assessments, formulations and interventions for ICU patients within the Clinical Health Psychology service; this will include work with ICU inpatients and outpatients.

To provide culturally appropriate psychological interventions with carers, families or visitors of referred clients of the ICU when required.

To offer support to ICU staff at the group or individual level, around the psychosocial impact of work in ICU.

To work systemically as part of the Clinical Health Psychology and Critical Care departments; offering psychological consultation, teaching & training and supervision when suitable.

To assess and monitor risk and draw up appropriate risk management plans.

To act as liaison on the patient pathway, between the acute hospital, primary care and community services as necessary for the psychological well-being of the patients.

Policy and service development

To implement policies and procedures in own area of work, and to propose improvements or beneficial changes.

To contribute to the consultation and engagement of service users in planning and delivering services which meet the needs of local communities.

To contribute to service development through undertaking and participating in appropriate projects.

Care or management of resources

To take care of, and use carefully, the Trusts equipment and physical resources.

Management and supervision

To be responsible for the allocation and/or clinical supervision of the work of an assistant psychologist if required, under supervision from a more senior psychologist.

To supervise trainee applied psychologists within own area of specialism after completion of the relevant Training Courses Supervision Training.

To provide occasional specialist training in psychological approaches to care to other professions as appropriate.

To disseminate research and service evaluation findings through presentations and published articles.

To ensure that all information generated by own work is recorded as required by Trust policies and local procedures.

To maintain the highest standards of clinical record keeping and report writing, according to professional and Trust guidelines, including electronic data entry.

Research and development

To undertake regular complex service evaluation, audits or research relevant to service needs.

Maintaining professional standards and continuing professional development

To receive regular clinical and professional supervision from a more senior psychologist according to HCPC and Trust guidelines.

To ensure own Continuing Professional Development in line with BPS and Trust Personal Development Plan requirements and the HCPC Standards for Continuing Professional Development.

To maintain an up-to-date knowledge of current developments in professional and clinical practice and of relevant legislation and policies.

To comply with the HCPC Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics and Standards of Proficiency, and ensure professional development in line with these.

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust (CNWL) is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care across various settings, including hospitals and community clinics. They are actively seeking to recruit outstanding individuals who are passionate about providing effective and safe care. CNWL offers a diverse range of career opportunities, including roles in mental health, community services, and addiction support, with opportunities for career development and leadership positions. The organization emphasizes a modern approach to healthcare, focusing on community integration and patient well-being.

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust provides acute and specialist healthcare for over one million people every year. We particularly serve the local communities in the eight boroughs that form the North West London Integrated Care System. Formed in 2007, we are one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, with more than 14,500 staff. Our five hospitals in central and west London - Charing Cross, Hammersmith, Queen Charlotte's & Chelsea, St Mary's and The Western Eye - have a long track record in research and education, influencing care and treatment nationally and worldwide. We are developing a growing range of integrated and digital care services and offer private healthcare in dedicated facilities on all our sites, including at the Lindo Wing at St Mary's Hospital.

Qualifications

Essential: - oDoctorate or equivalent in Clinical, Health or Counselling Psychology; - oRegistered with the HCPC as Practitioner Psychologist.

Desirable: - oTraining in 3rd wave therapies; - oTraining in trauma-related therapies

Experience

Desirable: - oExperience of working in ICU or other acute hospital ward environment

Knowledge

Skills