Clinical Psychologist, Renal and Transplant Psychology ServiceNHS

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity to join a thriving department of Psychological Medicine in a large University Hospital NHS Trust. We are looking for an enthusiastic and able individual to provide clinical input to the renal and transplant unit at the Churchill Hospital Oxford.

The Renal and Transplant Clinical Psychology service supports patients experiencing end stage renal failure, living on dialysis, and moving towards and living with organ transplant. This includes kidney, pancreas and intestinal transplants.

Main duties of the job

Evidence-based psychological treatments such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, Compassion-Focussed Therapy (CFT), and Acceptance-Based therapies (ACT) are integrated within the service, and we welcome anyone with skills across any of these models. You will be supervised and managed by a Consultant Clinical Psychologist within the renal and transplant psychology service. They have a special interest in ACT and other 3rd wave approaches, including Internal Family Systems, and supervision would therefore sit within these models. You will be involved in carrying out individual and joint assessments, and one-to-one psychological therapy. You would also be expected to develop skills in transplant assessments. Psychology is highly valued within the multidisciplinary teamsand there is plenty of opportunity for you to develop your consultation, supervision, and teaching skills. Previous experience of working within a physical healthcare setting is desirable, and if not, we would want to see a strong interest in developing skills in this area. The service also covers 6 satellite units across the region (Milton Keynes, High Wycombe, Stoke Mandeville, Banbury, and Great Western Hospital) and hence a car would be preferable.

Job description

For an informal visit or any questions please contact Dr Louise Hankinson, Lead Psychologist for the Renal and Transplant ServiceEmail: [email protected]).

About us

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

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