Assistant Psychologist

1 month ago

Canterbury, United Kingdom Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust Full time

We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Psychologist with proven interest in neuropsychology to join our Neuropsychology Service. The post involves working with adults in East Kent who have an acquired brain injury or a long-term neurological condition (e.g. epilepsy, multiple sclerosis and motor neurone disease).

You will carry out neuropsychological assessments and psychological interventions under the direct supervision of a qualified clinical psychologist, undertaking key roles and responsibilities outlined in the Job Description and delivering high quality and responsive services within East Kent.

The clinical work is undertaken mostly in clinic settings (split between Gregory House in Canterbury and Eureka Place in Ashford) with the possibility of online sessions, home visits and travel to care homes.

The Kent Neuropsychology Service provides specialist neuropsychological assessments and cognitive rehabilitation. There is a strong rehabilitation ethos and clinical psychologists working in the service have interests in a range of therapeutic approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness, CBT and Systemic Family Therapy. Relationships with multidisciplinary colleagues within the Neurorehabilitation Teams are positive and supportive.

Members of the Neuropsychology Service receive regular individual clinical and management supervision and there is a commitment to ongoing training and professional development. There are opportunities for blended, remote and face to face clinical work. We actively pursue opportunities to contribute to relevant neuropsychology projects and collaborations regionally and nationally, which will offer opportunities to develop special interests and expertise

Please see Job Description (separate document) for a detailed overview of the main responsibilities and duties.

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