We have an exciting opportunity for up to a full time 8a psychologist to further their career in neuropsychology. There is a variety of clinical work, which includes neuropsychological assessment and interventions for people with acquired brain injury, neurodegenerative conditions and FND. We offer excellent supervision and support from a Consultant Neuropsychologist. 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 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 partner. 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 adhoc 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.
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Job description
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
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 British Psychological Society (BPS). Post qualification training 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 (HCPC) and the BPS. Eligible for registration as a Chartered Psychologist (Clinical or Counselling) by the BPS. Eligible for registration as a Practitioner member of the BPS Division of Clinical/Counselling Psychology. 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.
Experience
Essential
Experience required specific to the role and clinical area. A minimum of 2 years of experience working as a qualified Clinical/Counselling Psychologist within the relevant area. Sufficient training and experience to be recognised by the Division of Clinical/Counselling Psychology as a suitably qualified psychologist to offer clinical placements to trainee Clinical/Counselling Psychologists. Training and experience in the application of psychological knowledge within a number of different specialties. 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. Experience of conducting clinically relevant research.
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust
Address
Evesham Community Hospital
Waterside
Evesham
Worcestershire
WR11 1JT
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
C9798-1002-B8a-1 #J-18808-Ljbffr
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 partner. 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 adhoc 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.
Sharing your data -
As a data controller we may sometimes need to process your data to pursue our legitimate business interests, for example to request a survey from you (optional), to support the Trusts understanding of where you gained interest in working for the Trust.
Job description
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
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 British Psychological Society (BPS). Post qualification training 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 (HCPC) and the BPS. Eligible for registration as a Chartered Psychologist (Clinical or Counselling) by the BPS. Eligible for registration as a Practitioner member of the BPS Division of Clinical/Counselling Psychology. 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.
Experience
Essential
Experience required specific to the role and clinical area. A minimum of 2 years of experience working as a qualified Clinical/Counselling Psychologist within the relevant area. Sufficient training and experience to be recognised by the Division of Clinical/Counselling Psychology as a suitably qualified psychologist to offer clinical placements to trainee Clinical/Counselling Psychologists. Training and experience in the application of psychological knowledge within a number of different specialties. 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. Experience of conducting clinically relevant research.
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust
Address
Evesham Community Hospital
Waterside
Evesham
Worcestershire
WR11 1JT
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
C9798-1002-B8a-1 #J-18808-Ljbffr
