Clinical Psychologist in Neuropsychology
2 weeks ago
Job summary
Come andjoin Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust, where we offer a wide variety ofchallenging and rewarding roles within a supportive, innovative and dynamicwork environment
We are excitedto offer a Band 7 Clinical Psychologist in Neuropsychology role to workinto the Leicestershire Neuropsychology Outpatient service. This post would beexpected to be part of the preceptorship pathway with progression to Band 8a whenpreceptorship criteria have been met.
This roleis primarily within the outpatient services and there may be opportunities for workingacross other parts of the neuropsychology pathway.
The healthand wellbeing of our team members is very important to us and we offer a robustinduction period, as well as regular supervision and support. You will haveopportunities to progress your career with a structured learning journey thatwill enable you to achieve your long-term goals and work to your strengths.
In additionto the above, we also offer:
A generous pension contribution and holidayallowance starting at 27 days. Free onsite parking. Access to a wide range of additional benefits(attached) such as discounted shopping, recognition schemes and various otherpackages you can draw from to help support your work-life balance.
Main duties of the job
We arelooking to recruit a psychologist with experience of neuropsychologicalassessment, formulation and rehabilitation for patients with highly complex cognitive,emotional and behavioural difficulties in the context of a neurologicalcondition.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with individuals across thelifespan to support people with acquired as well as progressive conditions.This role will also include developing and delivering group work as well asproject work. We are keen to think and develop innovative ways of workingincluding use of technology.
The post sits within the Leicester Neuropsychology departmentwhich is an active, innovative and enthusiastic group includingneuropsychologists and clinical psychologists working within variousspecialties including inpatients, outpatients and community.
The successful applicant will join asupportive department with regular supervision and opportunities for continuingprofessional development and support for those who wish to pursue careers inneuropsychology including support for funding for postgraduate study. Researchand evaluation activity is actively promoted within the service and there willbe opportunities to develop these areas in line with the applicants specialinterests and service objectives. We also have close links with the LeicesterDClinPsy course and opportunities for being involved in teaching and training.
About us
Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health and learning disability services for people of all ages. Delivered through over 100 settings from inpatient wards to out in the community, our 6,500 staff serves over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
Here at LPT, our values are Compassion, Respect, Integrity and Trust, which we keep at the heart of everything we do.
We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community. We actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups.
Details of our benefits, leadership behaviours and other important information are contained in the attached document titled Information for Applicants.
We will consider requests to work alternative hours or varied working patterns in line with our flexible working policy.
For all substantive roles, new staff (excluding medical staff) are appointed subject to a 6-month probationary period (see Probation Policy).
All jobs will require permission to work in the UK.
For all jobs the cost of any DBS disclosure required will be met by the individual. This will be deducted from salary once started.
Applicants at risk within the local NHS who meet essential criteria will have preference for interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Personal Attributes
Essential
Able to work independently in the context of line-management, consultation and supervision Ability to communicate with patients effectively and empathically. Able to communicate to referrers and other professional staff effectively. Ability to teach and train others, using a variety of complex multi-media materials suitable for presentations within public, professional and academic settings. Ability to identify and employ mechanisms of clinical governance as appropriate, to support and maintain clinical practice in the face of regular exposure to highly emotive material and challenging behaviour.
Desirable
Able to cope with less than optimum work settings including other institutions and domiciliary settings.
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management of risk, frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration Well developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS. Experience of providing consultation to other staff groups outside clinical psychology. Doctoral level knowledge of research methodology, research design and complex, multivariate data analysis as practiced within the clinical fields of psychology. Evidence of ability to publish the output of scholarly investigations in peer reviewed journals. Familiarity with the principles of child protection procedures and legislation in relation to the client group and mental health.
Desirable
Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies in difficult to treat groups. Awareness of cultural and other diversity issues.
Qualifications
Essential
Honours degree in Psychology or with Psychology as the main subject. Eligibility for Graduate Membership of the British Psychology Society Doctorate in Clinical Psychology or UK HCPC approved and recognised equivalent qualification in Clinical Psychology. Registered as a Clinical Psychologist with the UK Health Care Professions Council (HCPC)
Desirable
Computer, IT and internet skills
Experience
Essential
Experience of highly specialist risk, psychological assessment and treatment of clients with neurological conditions. Experience to maintain a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the threat of physical aggression.
Desirable
Experience of highly specialist risk, psychological assessment and treatment of clients. Experience to maintain a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the threat of physical aggression. Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary neuropsychology setting.-
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