Job summary
The Community Brain Injury Service works with people affected by brain injury to improve their quality of life through the provision of a high-quality multidisciplinary service with an emphasis on a patient-centred goal planning approach. We are looking for a Clinical Psychologist who is passionate about working with people with brain injury to join our team. Consideration will be given to candidates with less experience to work towards progressing from Band 7 to Band 8a through a preceptorship scheme with agreed development objectives over a specified period.
The role provides a variety of responsibilities with the team psychologists providing psychological therapy for mood-related issues as well as specialist neuropsychological assessment/intervention and wider multidisciplinary work. Experience of working within brain injury rehabilitation or other neuropsychology services would be advantageous but not essential. The post would be equally suitable for an enthusiastic candidate with an established background in psychological therapies who would like to develop their skills in neuropsychology and neurorehabilitation. Support and clinical supervision will be provided by experienced Clinical Psychologists within the service. The desire to undertake further accredited training in Clinical Neuropsychology would be supported and we have been successful in obtaining funding for both the Knowledge and Practice dimensions of the QiCN over the last three years.
Main duties of the job
You will provide psychological and neuropsychological assessment and therapeutic interventions, working with a variety of clinical presentations including difficulties with mood, adjustment, cognitive impairment, and changes in behaviour following brain injury. You will also be a source of psychological expertise within the wider MDT, supporting psychological formulation of service users' experiences. You will have the opportunity to supervise Assistant and/or Trainee Clinical Psychologists.
We view continual development as key to providing the highest quality care and as a member of the team you will be encouraged to contribute to service development and to take forward new projects. You will also be part of the wider network of Psychologists who work in a variety of specialties in the Trust, providing access to a robust clinical governance structure as well as a varied program of CPD.
Due to the nature of the service and the geographical area covered, a full UK driving license and access to a vehicle for work purposes will be essential for this role.
About us
NHFT is an integrated primary care and mental health Trust, providing physical, mental health, and specialty services in both hospital settings and out in the community. Because we put the person at the centre of all we do, we focus on delivering care that is as easy to access as possible. This means many of our services can be provided at home, work, or in schools. We also provide health services to various prisons and detention centres in Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire.
NHFT promotes a culture of learning to improve the care and safety of our patients and staff, which focuses on people who enable our Trust to be 'outstanding' by supporting opportunity, innovation, development, and growth.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Doctoral qualification in Clinical Psychology Desirable
Qualification in Clinical Neuropsychology (QiCN) Post-Doctoral Training in relevant specific psychological therapies Experience
Essential
At least 2 years post-qualification experience as a Clinical Psychologist Desirable
Experience of brain injury rehabilitation Experience in neuropsychology Experience of working with people with long-term physical health conditions Skills
Essential
Excellent written communication skills Desirable
Clear passion for and interest in working in brain injury rehab / neuropsychology
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. UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see. #J-18808-Ljbffr
The Community Brain Injury Service works with people affected by brain injury to improve their quality of life through the provision of a high-quality multidisciplinary service with an emphasis on a patient-centred goal planning approach. We are looking for a Clinical Psychologist who is passionate about working with people with brain injury to join our team. Consideration will be given to candidates with less experience to work towards progressing from Band 7 to Band 8a through a preceptorship scheme with agreed development objectives over a specified period.
The role provides a variety of responsibilities with the team psychologists providing psychological therapy for mood-related issues as well as specialist neuropsychological assessment/intervention and wider multidisciplinary work. Experience of working within brain injury rehabilitation or other neuropsychology services would be advantageous but not essential. The post would be equally suitable for an enthusiastic candidate with an established background in psychological therapies who would like to develop their skills in neuropsychology and neurorehabilitation. Support and clinical supervision will be provided by experienced Clinical Psychologists within the service. The desire to undertake further accredited training in Clinical Neuropsychology would be supported and we have been successful in obtaining funding for both the Knowledge and Practice dimensions of the QiCN over the last three years.
Main duties of the job
You will provide psychological and neuropsychological assessment and therapeutic interventions, working with a variety of clinical presentations including difficulties with mood, adjustment, cognitive impairment, and changes in behaviour following brain injury. You will also be a source of psychological expertise within the wider MDT, supporting psychological formulation of service users' experiences. You will have the opportunity to supervise Assistant and/or Trainee Clinical Psychologists.
We view continual development as key to providing the highest quality care and as a member of the team you will be encouraged to contribute to service development and to take forward new projects. You will also be part of the wider network of Psychologists who work in a variety of specialties in the Trust, providing access to a robust clinical governance structure as well as a varied program of CPD.
Due to the nature of the service and the geographical area covered, a full UK driving license and access to a vehicle for work purposes will be essential for this role.
About us
NHFT is an integrated primary care and mental health Trust, providing physical, mental health, and specialty services in both hospital settings and out in the community. Because we put the person at the centre of all we do, we focus on delivering care that is as easy to access as possible. This means many of our services can be provided at home, work, or in schools. We also provide health services to various prisons and detention centres in Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire.
NHFT promotes a culture of learning to improve the care and safety of our patients and staff, which focuses on people who enable our Trust to be 'outstanding' by supporting opportunity, innovation, development, and growth.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Doctoral qualification in Clinical Psychology Desirable
Qualification in Clinical Neuropsychology (QiCN) Post-Doctoral Training in relevant specific psychological therapies Experience
Essential
At least 2 years post-qualification experience as a Clinical Psychologist Desirable
Experience of brain injury rehabilitation Experience in neuropsychology Experience of working with people with long-term physical health conditions Skills
Essential
Excellent written communication skills Desirable
Clear passion for and interest in working in brain injury rehab / neuropsychology
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. UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see. #J-18808-Ljbffr
