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Requirements

  • - Part-time post (2 days; 15 hours per week)
  • - Portfolio career
  • - Commitment to rheumatology
  • - Holistically supporting patients with chronic conditions
  • - Inclusive employer
  • - Diversity within teams
  • - Encouraging applications from under-represented groups
  • - Opportunities for staff development
  • - Flexible working
  • - Making reasonable adjustments for home life balance

Responsibilities

  • - Joining one of the largest and busiest rheumatology teams in the West Midlands
  • - Offering adolescent and adult rheumatology services with a wide spectrum of specialist and inter-disciplinary clinics
  • - Working alongside a full multi-disciplinary team of rheumatology consultants, junior doctors, specialist rheumatology nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and an existing Health Psychologist
  • - Being committed to rheumatology and holistically supporting patients with chronic conditions
  • - Providing a world class service aligned with the vision of “excellent health care, improved health for all”
  • - Promoting diversity and inclusivity within the workplace
  • - Supporting staff development and growth through learning opportunities
  • - Maintaining home life balance through flexible working and reasonable adjustments where possible

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Health Psychologist.

What are the working hours for this position?

This is a part-time post for 15 hours per week, typically over 2 days.

Is there an existing Health Psychologist in the team?

Yes, there is an existing Health Psychologist in the team, and the current postholder is retiring.

What type of patients will I be working with in this role?

You will be working with adolescent and adult patients with chronic conditions in rheumatology, including those with early RA, seronegative arthropathy, connective tissue disease, vasculitis, and other related disorders.

What kind of team will I be joining?

You will be joining a multidisciplinary team that includes rheumatology consultants, junior doctors, specialist rheumatology nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and another Health Psychologist.

What values does the Dudley Group prioritize in its workplace?

The Dudley Group prioritizes values such as excellent health care, improved health for all, diversity, inclusivity, and a sense of belonging.

Are there opportunities for professional development?

Yes, the Dudley Group offers many opportunities for staff development through their Learning & OD department, including communication, wellbeing, team development, and leadership programmes.

Is there a commitment to work-life balance?

Yes, the Dudley Group is committed to work-life balance through flexible working arrangements and reasonable adjustments where possible.

Who can I contact for more information about the job?

You can contact Matron Michelle Jinks at Michelle.Jinks@nhs.net or by telephone at 01384 456111. You can also reach out to Dr. Holly John, Consultant Rheumatologist, at Holly.john@nhs.net.

Science & Healthcare
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
2002
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of healthcare services including emergency care, elective surgery, and outpatient services across the Dudley area. Their mission is to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care, ensuring safety, compassion, and excellence in all aspects of their service. The Trust aims to improve the health and well-being of the community by continuously enhancing care standards and fostering a supportive environment for both patients and staff.

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