1.To provide expert knowledge and guidance regarding psychological issues relating to care of people under the care of the ENT speciality.
2.To provide highly specialist psychological assessments of ENT patients, based on the appropriate use, interpretation and integration of complex data from a variety of sources including psychological self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews with patients, family members and other professionals involved in a patient’s care.
3.To formulate plans for psychological treatment and/or management, drawing on appropriate conceptual frameworks and employing methods based upon evidence of efficacy, across the range of care settings and physical health problems.
4.To make highly skilled evaluations and decisions about treatment options taking into account both theoretical and therapeutic models and highly complex factors concerning historical processes and physical ill-health or cognitive changes.
5.To be responsible for implementing or supporting access to a range of psychological interventions for individuals, or groups of patients, where psychological distress, mental health co-morbidities or cognitive functioning are impacting engagement with care and rehabilitation or affecting relationships with the care system.
6.To ensure that psychological interventions management strategies contribute to a coherent optimal package of care.
The Trust has recognised the value of and contribution of PTNC staff in delivering excellent care and outcomes and shown its commitment by investing in a more robust structure of governance and support from 2022. Priorities for the PTNC leads are focused on ensuring each clinician has the support necessary for their role, including access to varied specialist supervision, line management and professional development. They actively work to create a PTNC community that encourages dialogue, learning from each other and mutual support. Joint working with PTNC colleagues is supported where relevant to the clinical work both within and beyond the Trust boundary. PTNC leads are also raising the profile of its staff, showcasing good practice, innovation and research, with some PTNC staff holding research grants. Many of the PTNC staff have good working relationships with third sector organisations, are involved in teaching and training a variety of staff including their own profession and host trainees and other student placements in their services.
Applications are welcome from people wishing to job share or work flexible patterns. We are committed to equal opportunities.
Please note:
- Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore please apply for this post as soon as you can, if you are interested and you meet the requirements of the Person Specification
- Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job.
- Interview arrangements will be communicated via email so please check your email regularly following the closing date.
Please be advised that due to exceptionally high demand, all Royal Free accommodation is at full capacity and waiting lists are being held. Average waiting times are 12 months. Please do not rely on Trust accommodation when you commence your role and ensure you investigate alternative accommodation for your arrival.