Job Summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a psychologist to undertake a development role in our neuropsychology pathways providing a direct clinical offer and also helping shape psychological provision. We offer excellent supervision and support from a Consultant Neuropsychologist. The job is full time, but part-time hours would be considered. You will have experience in neuropsychological assessment. We are looking for someone who enjoys MDT working with lots of opportunities to provide supervision, consultation, and training. This would include developing psychological and cognitive skills for the staff team in line with a matched care approach. The neuropsychology service sits within Community Care Psychology, a large and supportive psychology team where there are lots of development opportunities and CPD. We have previously supported people to complete their QICN as well as other trainings (e.g., CAT). To find out more please contact
fiona.pipon-young@nhs.net .
Main Duties of the Job
Providing neuropsychological assessments and interventions for people with acquired and neurodegenerative brain injury, including FND, and their families and contributing to a culture of support and collaboration both in the service and with partners. Interventions may involve family members and carers and include liaison and consultation. Active contribution to MDTs: providing case discussion and care planning with an emphasis on sharing biopsychosocial formulations and evidence-based interventions. Contributing to audit, research, and service development. Providing formal and ad-hoc supervision to other staff, including trainees, as well as providing teaching and learning opportunities. Providing clinical expertise and leadership in the psychological and cognitive needs of people following a stroke and ABI and their families and contributing to a culture of support and collaboration both in the service and with partner agencies. 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. 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 supportive staff networks. Health and wellbeing opportunities.
If you would like to know more, please visit our website.
Job Responsibilities
For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
Experience required specific to the role and clinical area. Experience of multi-agency and multi-disciplinary working. Experience of conducting clinically relevant research. Significant experience of supervised practice including working with families and care organisations. Experience of assessing and providing a wide range of psychological interventions to a wide range of patients presenting with a full range of clinical severity. Experience of exercising clinical responsibility for a patient's psychological care and treatment. Additional Criteria
Essential
Able to meet the travel requirements of the post. Desirable
Previous publications in either peer-reviewed academic or professional journals and/or books. Qualifications
Essential
BSc/BA Honours degree at 2:1 or above in Psychology. Post graduate Doctorate in Clinical/Counselling Psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996) as accredited by the BPS. Evidence of regular continuing professional development through further professional training and experience, as required by the HCPC and the BPS. Eligible for registration as a Chartered Psychologist (Clinical or Counselling) by the BPS. Registered with HCPC as a Clinical/Counselling 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. Advanced theoretical and applied knowledge of psychological approaches and assessment for people with psychological problems, including specialised psychological assessments and interventions. Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
Employer Details
Employer Name
Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust Address
Evesham Community Hospital
Waterside
Evesham
Worcestershire
WR11 1JT
Employer's Website #J-18808-Ljbffr
This is an exciting opportunity for a psychologist to undertake a development role in our neuropsychology pathways providing a direct clinical offer and also helping shape psychological provision. We offer excellent supervision and support from a Consultant Neuropsychologist. The job is full time, but part-time hours would be considered. You will have experience in neuropsychological assessment. We are looking for someone who enjoys MDT working with lots of opportunities to provide supervision, consultation, and training. This would include developing psychological and cognitive skills for the staff team in line with a matched care approach. The neuropsychology service sits within Community Care Psychology, a large and supportive psychology team where there are lots of development opportunities and CPD. We have previously supported people to complete their QICN as well as other trainings (e.g., CAT). To find out more please contact
fiona.pipon-young@nhs.net .
Main Duties of the Job
Providing neuropsychological assessments and interventions for people with acquired and neurodegenerative brain injury, including FND, and their families and contributing to a culture of support and collaboration both in the service and with partners. Interventions may involve family members and carers and include liaison and consultation. Active contribution to MDTs: providing case discussion and care planning with an emphasis on sharing biopsychosocial formulations and evidence-based interventions. Contributing to audit, research, and service development. Providing formal and ad-hoc supervision to other staff, including trainees, as well as providing teaching and learning opportunities. Providing clinical expertise and leadership in the psychological and cognitive needs of people following a stroke and ABI and their families and contributing to a culture of support and collaboration both in the service and with partner agencies. 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. 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 supportive staff networks. Health and wellbeing opportunities.
If you would like to know more, please visit our website.
Job Responsibilities
For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
Experience required specific to the role and clinical area. Experience of multi-agency and multi-disciplinary working. Experience of conducting clinically relevant research. Significant experience of supervised practice including working with families and care organisations. Experience of assessing and providing a wide range of psychological interventions to a wide range of patients presenting with a full range of clinical severity. Experience of exercising clinical responsibility for a patient's psychological care and treatment. Additional Criteria
Essential
Able to meet the travel requirements of the post. Desirable
Previous publications in either peer-reviewed academic or professional journals and/or books. Qualifications
Essential
BSc/BA Honours degree at 2:1 or above in Psychology. Post graduate Doctorate in Clinical/Counselling Psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996) as accredited by the BPS. Evidence of regular continuing professional development through further professional training and experience, as required by the HCPC and the BPS. Eligible for registration as a Chartered Psychologist (Clinical or Counselling) by the BPS. Registered with HCPC as a Clinical/Counselling 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. Advanced theoretical and applied knowledge of psychological approaches and assessment for people with psychological problems, including specialised psychological assessments and interventions. Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
Employer Details
Employer Name
Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust Address
Evesham Community Hospital
Waterside
Evesham
Worcestershire
WR11 1JT
Employer's Website #J-18808-Ljbffr
