Job summary
Assistant Psychologist - Stroke and Neurological Rehabilitation
We are looking to appoint a highly motivated Assistant Psychologist to work with neurological rehabilitation services in Somerset. The post offers an exciting opportunity to deliver specialist neuropsychological rehabilitation to patients with stroke and acquired brain injury, linking closely with established multidisciplinary teams.
2 x roles available - South Petherton, Dene Barton. Full OR Part-Time hours available.
The successful candidate will fulfil a key role in delivering the neuropsychology service to patients with acquired brain injury, including stroke. This will involve supporting our screening programmes for cognitive problems and mood disorder, and delivering individualised treatment plans as directed by a member of the psychology team.
There are opportunities for working in both inpatient and outpatient settings, and delivering individual and group work. The successful applicant will be involved in service development, audit and other projects. Professional supervision will be provided by a Clinical Psychologist.
The Assistant Psychologist post will provide you with excellent opportunities to develop a wide range of clinical skills and experience. This post will be attractive to applicants who would like to develop professionally across a broad range of psychological competencies.
Main duties of the job
To support the delivery of specialist psychology services in stroke and neurological rehabilitation by conducting clinical assessments and administering psychometric instruments as appropriate; being involved in service development/evaluation and audit projects; delivering basic therapeutic and rehabilitation interventions; and providing training.
About us
As an organisation, the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, pension contributions, market leading annual leave allowance, career progression, and regular conversations, not to mention our Blue Light Card and NHS exclusive discounts.
The benefits of working in Somerset include the idyllic countryside, with our areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines. You will get to enjoy these perks whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.
There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable. You will experience the best of both in Somerset, the countryside and the cosmopolitan - there is truly something for everyone!
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To conduct specialised clinical assessments, including the use of psychometric instruments with people who have neurological conditions or stroke, mental health problems and present with challenging behaviour, or are thought to pose a risk to others. Such assessment work will involve working in a range of community settings. This will involve judgements involving a range of facts or situations which require analysis or comparison of a range of options.
- To provide individual psychological therapy/support to service users, referred to, or care co-ordinated, by the Neurological Rehabilitation and Stroke Services utilising advanced counselling skills, cognitive-behavioural techniques, skills training and other modalities as appropriate.
- To use highly developed, persuasive, negotiating and education skills to liaise with mental health/other professionals/agencies as required with respect to assessment, treatment and management of service-user referrals to Neurological Rehabilitation and Stroke Services.
- To communicate effectively and sensitively with service users, their families and carers, and to maintain a high degree of professionalism.
Please see JD for further information
Please note, this vacancy may close early if sufficient number of applicants are received.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To conduct specialised clinical assessments, including the use of psychometric instruments with people who have neurological conditions or stroke, mental health problems and present with challenging behaviour, or are thought to pose a risk to others. Such assessment work will involve working in a range of community settings. This will involve judgements involving a range of facts or situations which require analysis or comparison of a range of options.
- To provide individual psychological therapy/support to service users, referred to, or care co-ordinated, by the Neurological Rehabilitation and Stroke Services utilising advanced counselling skills, cognitive-behavioural techniques, skills training and other modalities as appropriate.
- To use highly developed, persuasive, negotiating and education skills to liaise with mental health/other professionals/agencies as required with respect to assessment, treatment and management of service-user referrals to Neurological Rehabilitation and Stroke Services.
- To communicate effectively and sensitively with service users, their families and carers, and to maintain a high degree of professionalism.
Please see JD for further information
Please note, this vacancy may close early if sufficient number of applicants are received.
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- First degree in psychology (first or upper second)
- Eligibility for Graduate Membership of The British Psychological Society (BPS)
- Experience of undertaking planned psychological interventions with adults with neurological conditions (stroke or acquired brain injury)
- An understanding of the psychological assessment process to develop formulations and risk assessments
- Experience of administering and scoring neuropsychological assessments in clinical settings
- Prior experience as an Assistant Psychologist
Desirable
- Experience of working in inpatient settings with patients with physical health problems or neurological conditions
- Experience of working in community settings
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- First degree in psychology (first or upper second)
- Eligibility for Graduate Membership of The British Psychological Society (BPS)
- Experience of undertaking planned psychological interventions with adults with neurological conditions (stroke or acquired brain injury)
- An understanding of the psychological assessment process to develop formulations and risk assessments
- Experience of administering and scoring neuropsychological assessments in clinical settings
- Prior experience as an Assistant Psychologist
Desirable
- Experience of working in inpatient settings with patients with physical health problems or neurological conditions
- Experience of working in community settings
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.
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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
