Clinical or Counselling Neuropsychologist

1 month ago


Evesham, United Kingdom Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust Full time

Job summary

Wehave an exciting opportunity for a neuropsychologist at 8b to take a lead in psychologicalinterventions in our stroke teams in Worcestershire. The post is up to 4 days. They will support the development of a matched care approach with an emphasis on multi-disciplinaryworking and psychological consultation. They will have substantial experiencein the use and interpretation of neuropsychological and psychologicalassessments, MDT working, specialist delivery of psychological, vocational andneuropsychological interventions as well as supervision, consultation, teachingand training. Thepsychology team is very supportive and has lots of development opportunities. We have previously supported people to complete theirQICN as well other trainings ( CAT).To find out more please contact .Interviews planned 2nd Sept

Main duties of the job

Providing clinical expertise and leadership inthe psychological and cognitive needs of people following a stroke and theirfamilies and contributing to a culture of support and collaboration both in theservice and with partner agencies Providing direct clinical work includingassessment, rehabilitation and therapy with individuals, their familiesand the wider system, drawing on a range of therapeutic approaches guided byclient needs Consultation and guidance to the wider teamand networks is integral including facilitating case discussion and care planningto support patient goals Contributing to service development, teaching,and training Supervision will beprovided by an experienced Consultant Clinical Neuropsychologist and fundingopportunities and supervision is available to those wishing to pursue theQualification in Clinical Neuropsychology (QiCN)

About us

At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.

Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.

We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. Its why we were named Large Apprenticeship Employer of the Year award at the 2022 Worcestershire Apprenticeship Awards. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.

What we offer

27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service

Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours

Flexible and agile working opportunities

Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support

Wide range of staff networks such as LGBT+ and ENRICH (Equality Network for Race Inclusion and Cultural Heritage)

Health service discounts and online benefits including excellent cycle to work and car salary sacrifice schemes

Health and wellbeing opportunities

If you would like to know more, please visit our careers website.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of the duties and criteriafor the role please refer to the job description and person specificationattached.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

BSc/BA Honours degree at 2:1 or above in Psychology Post-graduate Doctorate in Clinical or Counselling Psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996) as accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) Post qualification training/ experience in specific, evidence-based techniques for use with clients with complex psychological presentations and/ or physical health difficulties, across the age span Evidence of regular further professional training and experience as required by the Health and Care Professions Council and the BPS Eligible for registration as a Chartered Clinical or Counselling Psychologist by the BPS Eligible for registration as a Full Divisional Member of the BPS Division of Neuropsychology. Eligible for registration as a Practitioner member of the BPS Division of Clinical Psychology Registered with Health and Care Professions Council as a Clinical Psychologist I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer

Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge required specific to the role and clinical area Well-developed psychometric assessment skills

Additional Criteria

Essential

Able to meet the travel requirements of the post

Desirable

Previous publications in either peer reviewed academic or professional journal and/or books

Experience

Essential

A minimum of 4 years of experience working as a qualified Clinical Psychologist within the specified service area Experience of leading in relation to the development and organisation of psychological interventions within a given clinical area Sufficient training and experience to be recognised by the Division of Neuropsychology as a suitably qualified psychologist to offer clinical placements to trainee Psychologists Training and experience in the application of neuropsychological knowledge across a range of presentations, including organic illness, functional mental health, and physical health Experience of assessing and providing a wide range of psychological interventions to patients presenting with the full degree of clinical severity and across a range of clinical mental health presentations across the life span and care settings Has worked as a Chartered Psychologist within this specified service area Experience of multi-agency/multidisciplinary working Therapeutic expertise in working with carers/ families/couples Experience of conducting clinically relevant research

Desirable

Experience of strategic planning and service development Experience of teaching and training psychologists in a Clinical/Counselling Psychology doctorate training course

Skills & Abilities

Desirable

Able to think strategically; to consider the wider picture for developing specialist services long term and planning developments, which may impact across agencies

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