Senior Psychologist in Stroke 8a (Preceptorship at Band 7)
NHS
Castle Point
GBP 40,000 - 60,000
Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust We have an exciting opportunity for an 8a (or Preceptorship Band 7) Psychologist to join the Community Stroke Psychology team in South East Essex. We welcome applications from psychologists who are newly qualified, as well as from those with more experience. The post holder will work with individuals and families post-stroke and alongside a team of dedicated psychologists working in stroke care locally and across the region. The service has been established since 2012 and is seen as integral to the community stroke pathways by our partners and ICB leads. The service has grown in this time and alongside outpatient and community work we are embedded in the multidisciplinary stroke teams (Early Supported Discharge Team and the community rehabilitation ward) based at Rochford Hospital in Rochford. The service covers the South East Essex area.
Professional development is important to us and we have varied CPD opportunities within the service, the wider Trust, and external opportunities. This is supported by robust supervision and appraisal structure. The post holder will be supervised by the Principal Psychologist in Stroke. Attached to this post is up to
£6000
of CPD funding, calculated pro rata, over the course of three years, for a skills-specific training need within the service. We want to provide staff with high-quality training to meet needs and ensure that we are offering the best possible interventions to the populations we serve.
Main duties of the job The psychology service provides neuro/psychological assessment, one-to-one and group interventions for individuals who have experienced stroke and their families, alongside collaborative work with our MDT teams in joint sessions, consultation, and training. Therefore, knowledge and skill in psychological therapy and neuropsychological approaches are fundamental to this post. This will be supported through supervision and peer relationships in Clinical Health Psychology Services. The post holder will be responsible for ensuring high-quality care is delivered in a timely manner in line with client needs, our wider services, and national guidance.
The Clinical Health Psychology Team has good relationships with local Clinical Psychology doctorate courses. The team contributes to teaching and provides placements for trainees at different stages of training.
In Clinical Health Psychology Services (CHPS) we work in the interface between physical and mental health, which provides unique opportunities for relationship building and service development. In CHPS in South and Mid Essex, peer support and collaboration are encouraged and there are other services e.g. Mental Health Liaison, where psychologists have a range of therapeutic interests; narrative therapy, systemic approaches, acceptance and commitment therapy, motivational interviewing, and cognitive behavior therapy.
About us EPUT are looking for motivated staff who share our Trust values of Care, Learn, and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;
Season Ticket Loans
NHS discounts for staff
Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
Day One Flexible Employer
Job responsibilities We acknowledge there can be commutes within Essex, and that London salaries command inner weighting. However, the Psychological Services Directorate is committed to investing in you as an individual and in your career development. EPUT highly respects and values psychological thinking and we welcome you to join our team.
If you would like an informal conversation about this post please contact:
Dr Precious Koce, Principal Clinical Psychologist on precious.koce@nhs.net/07867 558 371
Dr Amy Bartlett, Head of Clinical Health Psychology on amy.bartlett4@nhs.net/07507773397
Person Specification Qualifications
Completed Doctorate in Clinical Psychology or equivalent
Registration
Has HCPC registration as a practitioner psychologist
Engagement & Skills
Demonstrates interest in working in Clinical Health/Liaison setting
Has had experience of working in Clinical Health/Liaison setting
Demonstrates understanding of the complexities of working in physical health settings
Skills
Has at least two therapeutic modalities that they are practiced in
Has undertaken further training in therapeutic modalities which are appropriate to the post
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.
Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Principal Psychologist in Stroke South East Essex
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Castle Point
GBP 40,000 - 60,000
Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust We have an exciting opportunity for an 8a (or Preceptorship Band 7) Psychologist to join the Community Stroke Psychology team in South East Essex. We welcome applications from psychologists who are newly qualified, as well as from those with more experience. The post holder will work with individuals and families post-stroke and alongside a team of dedicated psychologists working in stroke care locally and across the region. The service has been established since 2012 and is seen as integral to the community stroke pathways by our partners and ICB leads. The service has grown in this time and alongside outpatient and community work we are embedded in the multidisciplinary stroke teams (Early Supported Discharge Team and the community rehabilitation ward) based at Rochford Hospital in Rochford. The service covers the South East Essex area.
Professional development is important to us and we have varied CPD opportunities within the service, the wider Trust, and external opportunities. This is supported by robust supervision and appraisal structure. The post holder will be supervised by the Principal Psychologist in Stroke. Attached to this post is up to
£6000
of CPD funding, calculated pro rata, over the course of three years, for a skills-specific training need within the service. We want to provide staff with high-quality training to meet needs and ensure that we are offering the best possible interventions to the populations we serve.
Main duties of the job The psychology service provides neuro/psychological assessment, one-to-one and group interventions for individuals who have experienced stroke and their families, alongside collaborative work with our MDT teams in joint sessions, consultation, and training. Therefore, knowledge and skill in psychological therapy and neuropsychological approaches are fundamental to this post. This will be supported through supervision and peer relationships in Clinical Health Psychology Services. The post holder will be responsible for ensuring high-quality care is delivered in a timely manner in line with client needs, our wider services, and national guidance.
The Clinical Health Psychology Team has good relationships with local Clinical Psychology doctorate courses. The team contributes to teaching and provides placements for trainees at different stages of training.
In Clinical Health Psychology Services (CHPS) we work in the interface between physical and mental health, which provides unique opportunities for relationship building and service development. In CHPS in South and Mid Essex, peer support and collaboration are encouraged and there are other services e.g. Mental Health Liaison, where psychologists have a range of therapeutic interests; narrative therapy, systemic approaches, acceptance and commitment therapy, motivational interviewing, and cognitive behavior therapy.
About us EPUT are looking for motivated staff who share our Trust values of Care, Learn, and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;
Season Ticket Loans
NHS discounts for staff
Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
Day One Flexible Employer
Job responsibilities We acknowledge there can be commutes within Essex, and that London salaries command inner weighting. However, the Psychological Services Directorate is committed to investing in you as an individual and in your career development. EPUT highly respects and values psychological thinking and we welcome you to join our team.
If you would like an informal conversation about this post please contact:
Dr Precious Koce, Principal Clinical Psychologist on precious.koce@nhs.net/07867 558 371
Dr Amy Bartlett, Head of Clinical Health Psychology on amy.bartlett4@nhs.net/07507773397
Person Specification Qualifications
Completed Doctorate in Clinical Psychology or equivalent
Registration
Has HCPC registration as a practitioner psychologist
Engagement & Skills
Demonstrates interest in working in Clinical Health/Liaison setting
Has had experience of working in Clinical Health/Liaison setting
Demonstrates understanding of the complexities of working in physical health settings
Skills
Has at least two therapeutic modalities that they are practiced in
Has undertaken further training in therapeutic modalities which are appropriate to the post
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.
Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Principal Psychologist in Stroke South East Essex
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