Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic clinical psychologist with an interest in neuropsychology to join our multidisciplinary stroke service in a varied 0.6 WTE role.
The post is primarily focused on the Early Supported Discharge (ESD) team for southwest Surrey, based at Milford Hospital (0.4 WTE), with the remaining time offering a stroke outpatient clinic and input to the diabetes team based at St. Peter's Hospital in Chertsey. Supervision is offered from a consultant clinical neuropsychologist also working in the stroke team, and we have been previously been successful in accessing funding for post-graduate study in clinical neuropsychology.
We would also welcome applications from psychologists who are about to or who have recently qualified, under a Band 7 preceptorship.
Due to a quality improvement project in the service, there may be an opportunity for additional sessions (up to 0.4 WTE) on a fixed-term (1 year) basis, working as part of the neuropsychology team at the neurorehabilitation service in the Bradley Unit at Woking Community Hospital.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an enthusiastic clinical psychologist with an interest in neuropsychology to join our multidisciplinary stroke service in a varied 0.6 WTE role.
The post is primarily focused on the Early Supported Discharge (ESD) team for southwest Surrey, based at Milford Hospital (0.4 WTE), with the remaining time offering a stroke outpatient clinic and input to the diabetes team based at St. Peter's Hospital in Chertsey. Supervision is offered from a consultant clinical neuropsychologist also working in the stroke team, and we have been previously been successful in accessing funding for post-graduate study in clinical neuropsychology.
We would also welcome applications from psychologists who are about to or who have recently qualified, under a Band 7 preceptorship.
Due to a quality improvement project in the service, there may be an opportunity for additional sessions (up to 0.4 WTE) on a fixed-term (1 year) basis, working as part of the neuropsychology team at the neurorehabilitation service in the Bradley Unit at Woking Community Hospital.
About us
Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond.
Over 3,700 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists and other support staff make up our workforce, providing a wide range of services across our two hospital sites, Ashford, Ashford, Surrey and St Peter's, Chertsey, Surrey.
We also run many specialist clinics in the community and local community hospitals and other healthcare facilities.
Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. There has never been a better time to join us in the NHS at Ashford & St Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust with our strong commitment to staff health and wellbeing. We are committed to providing continuous professional development, staff benefits and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for an enthusiastic clinical psychologist with an interest in neuropsychology to join our multidisciplinary stroke service in a varied 0.6 WTE role.
The post is primarily focused on the Early Supported Discharge (ESD) team for southwest Surrey, based at Milford Hospital (0.4 WTE), with the remaining time offering a stroke outpatient clinic and input to the diabetes team based at St. Peters Hospital in Chertsey. Supervision is offered from a consultant clinical neuropsychologist also working in the stroke team, and we have been previously been successful in accessing funding for post-graduate study in clinical neuropsychology.
We would also welcome applications from psychologists who are about to or who have recently qualified, under a Band 7 preceptorship.
Due to a quality improvement project in the service, there may be an opportunity for additional sessions (up to 0.4 WTE) on a fixed-term (1 year) basis, working as part of the neuropsychology team at the neurorehabilitation service in the Bradley Unit at Woking Community Hospital.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for an enthusiastic clinical psychologist with an interest in neuropsychology to join our multidisciplinary stroke service in a varied 0.6 WTE role.
The post is primarily focused on the Early Supported Discharge (ESD) team for southwest Surrey, based at Milford Hospital (0.4 WTE), with the remaining time offering a stroke outpatient clinic and input to the diabetes team based at St. Peters Hospital in Chertsey. Supervision is offered from a consultant clinical neuropsychologist also working in the stroke team, and we have been previously been successful in accessing funding for post-graduate study in clinical neuropsychology.
We would also welcome applications from psychologists who are about to or who have recently qualified, under a Band 7 preceptorship.
Due to a quality improvement project in the service, there may be an opportunity for additional sessions (up to 0.4 WTE) on a fixed-term (1 year) basis, working as part of the neuropsychology team at the neurorehabilitation service in the Bradley Unit at Woking Community Hospital.
Person Specification
Attitude Behaviours and Values
Essential
- Interest in working with people suffering a neurological disorder
- Interest in neuropsychological assessment and/or neuropsychological intervention
- Seeks out and takes opportunities for improving the service offered
Qualifications
Essential
- Doctoral Degree in Clinical Psychology
- Member of the Division of Clinical Psychology (DCP) of the British Psychological Society (BPS) or eligible for such membership
- HCPC registered
- Member of Division of Neuropsychology (DoN) of the British Psychological Society (BPS) or eligible for such membership
Desirable
- Post-graduate diploma in (applied) clinical neuropsychology
- Qualification in Clinical Neuropsychology (QiCN from DoN); on BPS/DoN Specialist Register of Clinical Neuropsychologists (SRCN)
Experience
Essential
- Considerable experience of delivering tailored psychological and neuropsychological interventions (i.e. 1:1, couple, group and systemic interventions) and drawing on a range of therapeutic approaches.
- Experience of complex specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients across the full range of care settings, including outpatient, community and in patient settings.
Desirable
- Experience of working in a community based service
Knowledge
Essential
- Psychometric principles affecting accurate interpretation of psychological and neuropsychological tests and measures
- Doctoral level knowledge of research design and methodology, including complex multivariate data analysis as practiced within the field of clinical psychology. The ability to apply these research skills to audit, service evaluation and development in the clinical setting.
Desirable
- Knowledge or brain anatomy relevant to neuropsychological assessment.
Skills
Essential
- Have a good understanding of their communication, physical & emotional needs; can identify their individual needs and preferences, their changing needs and recognise and promote their independence.
- Have ability to communicate complex, sensitive information where there may be barriers to understanding or where professional opinions may differ and to form relationships where there may be barriers to these relationships being formed.
- Are able to work with regular exposure to distressing and/or highly emotional circumstances
- Are skilled in the use of complex measures of psychological assessment, intervention and management of individuals presenting with complex problems, frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration.
Person Specification
Attitude Behaviours and Values
Essential
- Interest in working with people suffering a neurological disorder
- Interest in neuropsychological assessment and/or neuropsychological intervention
- Seeks out and takes opportunities for improving the service offered
Qualifications
Essential
- Doctoral Degree in Clinical Psychology
- Member of the Division of Clinical Psychology (DCP) of the British Psychological Society (BPS) or eligible for such membership
- HCPC registered
- Member of Division of Neuropsychology (DoN) of the British Psychological Society (BPS) or eligible for such membership
Desirable
- Post-graduate diploma in (applied) clinical neuropsychology
- Qualification in Clinical Neuropsychology (QiCN from DoN); on BPS/DoN Specialist Register of Clinical Neuropsychologists (SRCN)
Experience
Essential
- Considerable experience of delivering tailored psychological and neuropsychological interventions (i.e. 1:1, couple, group and systemic interventions) and drawing on a range of therapeutic approaches.
- Experience of complex specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients across the full range of care settings, including outpatient, community and in patient settings.
Desirable
- Experience of working in a community based service
Knowledge
Essential
- Psychometric principles affecting accurate interpretation of psychological and neuropsychological tests and measures
- Doctoral level knowledge of research design and methodology, including complex multivariate data analysis as practiced within the field of clinical psychology. The ability to apply these research skills to audit, service evaluation and development in the clinical setting.
Desirable
- Knowledge or brain anatomy relevant to neuropsychological assessment.
Skills
Essential
- Have a good understanding of their communication, physical & emotional needs; can identify their individual needs and preferences, their changing needs and recognise and promote their independence.
- Have ability to communicate complex, sensitive information where there may be barriers to understanding or where professional opinions may differ and to form relationships where there may be barriers to these relationships being formed.
- Are able to work with regular exposure to distressing and/or highly emotional circumstances
- Are skilled in the use of complex measures of psychological assessment, intervention and management of individuals presenting with complex problems, frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration.
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
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UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
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