Assistant Psychologist Stroke

2 weeks ago


Sheffield, United Kingdom Sheffield Health & Social Care NHS Foundation Trust Full time

We have an opportunity to join the community stroke pathway in Sheffield as an Assistant Psychologist for six months.

Applications are being sought for psychology graduates who have a 2:1 degree (from a course accredited by the British Psychological Society) with experience of working with multi-disciplinary teams. Experience of working with people who have had a stroke /neurological condition is also desirable in this role, as well as a high level of communication and organisation skills.

The role will involve the successful applicant working in the community, including both inpatient and community work. The role will involve both clinical work with stroke survivors and also contribution to other service related activities, supporting the delivery of care to stroke survivors.

The successful applicant would join a team of stroke psychology within the Older Adult and Neurological Conditions Psychology service. The OA & NC psychologists are a group of psychologists, assistant psychologists and trainees who work into a range of settings (mental health, dementia, stroke, long term neurological conditions). You would receive weekly supervision as well as informal support and development opportunities.

You will need good communication and organisation skills and ability to work with people experiencing distress, as well as cognitive and communication issues post stroke.

We are passionate about providing the very best care to the people we support, and we're looking for amazing people who share this passion to join us.

What is it that makes our Trust such a special place to work? Well, it's all about the people. Our staff, service users, carers and families all come from such diverse backgrounds and all have expertise and stories to share.

It’s important that you feel supported in your role, that the people who you work with are as passionate as you are and that your health and wellbeing is taken care of

If you're interested in developing your career, you'll have access to a range of training and education opportunities, including apprenticeships, work experience and placements, as well as the chance to get involved in research.

We are all very proud of the difference we make to people's lives each and every day and if that's something that you'd like to be part of we'd love to have you with us.

To support the delivery of a stepped care model of psychological care to stroke survivors experiencing cognitive and emotional difficulties post stroke.

Working across different community services and bases requiring frequent travel.

Working closely with qualified clinical psychologists, trainee psychologists and existing Band 5 Assistant Psychologist in service delivery, as well as other professionals

Assisting with service development activities



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