Job summary
The Regional Neurological Rehabilitation Unit (RNRU) and Graham Stroke Unit (GSU) are delighted to advertise the opportunity for a Clinical or Counselling Psychologist to join our Specialist Neuropsychology Service. RNRU is a 27 bedded regional (Level 1) neuro rehabilitation unit and GSU is a 24 bed acute stroke ward, both based at Homerton Hospital. For both services, the MDT encompasses Dietitians, Nurses, Medics, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Therapy Assistants and Speech and Language Therapists who work closely together and strive to deliver gold-standard rehabilitation. We perform highly in the national stroke audit (SSNAP) and take a proactive approach to evidence based, patient-led quality improvement within our service.
HUHFT has neuropsychology staff working in multidisciplinary teams across the whole neurorehabilitation pathway from the acute stroke unit to Level 2b transitional neurorehabilitation units, and on to community services. We are a supportive team who join together for monthly peer supervision and CPD opportunities.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work alongside an experienced and friendly multi-disciplinary team and will be responsible for delivering neuropsychological and psychological assessment, consultation, formulation, and treatment. They will offer advice and consultation on patients' psychological and neurorehabilitation care to colleagues from other disciplines and to other non-professional carers. They will work autonomously within professional guidelines and the overall framework of the team's policies and procedures.
Full time, Part time, Job Share and Flexible working available
Interview Date: TBC
About us
Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.
We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.
Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.
We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.
Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.
Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s on this page
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s on this page
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Trust Values
Essential
- Demonstrating understanding of Trust Values
education/ qualification
Essential
- post grad qualification in clinical / counselling psychology
- post grad qualification in CBT or similar
- evidence of HPCP registration
skills/ abilities
Essential
- highly developed written communication skills
- highly developed verbal communication skills
- experience of a varity of methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management
- able to work in a culterally diverse environment
Experience
Essential
- Experience of MDT working
- Relevant neuro rehab experience
- Experience and understanding of complex mental capcity assessment
Person Specification
Trust Values
Essential
- Demonstrating understanding of Trust Values
education/ qualification
Essential
- post grad qualification in clinical / counselling psychology
- post grad qualification in CBT or similar
- evidence of HPCP registration
skills/ abilities
Essential
- highly developed written communication skills
- highly developed verbal communication skills
- experience of a varity of methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management
- able to work in a culterally diverse environment
Experience
Essential
- Experience of MDT working
- Relevant neuro rehab experience
- Experience and understanding of complex mental capcity assessment
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
