Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and inventive Psychologist who is interested in working with individuals and families post stroke and with an engaged MDT team in stroke care. This post is based in the Acute Stroke Wards at Southend Hospital and is part of a pathway of psychological care into the community. The EPUT Southend Psychological Services in Stroke have grown to include colleagues working posts covering Community Stroke Team, Early Supported Discharge Team and the community rehabilitation ward. We also provide community stroke psychology services in Mid Essex.
The post holder will have skills and knowledge in neuropsychological and therapeutic approaches and will be able to apply these in a neurorehabilitation setting.
Main duties of the job
This growth and development is something which is a core part of the service and it is the close relationships we hold with acute and community teams which make this possible. The service provides one-to-one and group interventions for individuals who have experienced stroke and their families on the ward and in outpatients, and collaborative work with our MDT teams in joint sessions, consultation and training. The post holder will be responsible for ensuring high quality care is delivered in a timely manner in line with client needs, our wider services and national guidance.
This service lead role will offer the post holder the opportunity to enhance their leadership skills in supervision, service development and wider initiatives in the Clinical Psychology Service. Within the Clinical Health Teams in South, Mid and West Essex there are five other service leads in, Stroke Community (South/Mid), Mental Health Liaison, Breathlessness and Long COVID services for peer support.The post holder will be supervised by the Head of Clinical Health Psychology.
About us
EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Open, Compassionate and Empowering. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;
- Season Ticket Loans
- NHS discounts for staff
- Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
- Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
- The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
- Day One Flexible Employer, the Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have theopportunity for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information.
Professional development is important to us and we have varied CPD opportunities within the service, the wider Trust, and external opportunities. This is supported by robust supervision and appraisal structure. Within the Clinical Health Psychology Services, there are a range of therapeutic interests; narrative therapy, systemic approaches, acceptance and commitment therapy, motivational interviewing and cognitive behaviour therapy. Neuropsychological skills are fundamental to this post. The post holder will be skilled in neuropsychological assessment but a working knowledge of the application of neuropsychological formulation in rehabilitation approaches is essential. This will be supported through supervision and peer relationships in Clinical Health and Older Adults Psychology Services.
Attached to this post is up to£6000of CPD funding over the course of 3 years, for a skills specific training need within the service. We want to provide staff with high quality training to meetneeds and ensure that we are offering the best possible interventions to the populations we serve.
Please be aware there are other 8b posts in Clinical Health Psychology in Breathlessness and Mental Health Liaison, which we would consider for split posts.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information.
Professional development is important to us and we have varied CPD opportunities within the service, the wider Trust, and external opportunities. This is supported by robust supervision and appraisal structure. Within the Clinical Health Psychology Services, there are a range of therapeutic interests; narrative therapy, systemic approaches, acceptance and commitment therapy, motivational interviewing and cognitive behaviour therapy. Neuropsychological skills are fundamental to this post. The post holder will be skilled in neuropsychological assessment but a working knowledge of the application of neuropsychological formulation in rehabilitation approaches is essential. This will be supported through supervision and peer relationships in Clinical Health and Older Adults Psychology Services.
Attached to this post is up to£6000of CPD funding over the course of 3 years, for a skills specific training need within the service. We want to provide staff with high quality training to meetneeds and ensure that we are offering the best possible interventions to the populations we serve.
Please be aware there are other 8b posts in Clinical Health Psychology in Breathlessness and Mental Health Liaison, which we would consider for split posts.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registration with HCPC as a practitioner psychologist
Desirable
- Has undertaken further training in skills/therapeutic modality appropriate to post
Experience
Essential
- Has worked in a stroke/neuro/LTC area previously
Desirable
- Has worked in the NHS and/or in similar role
- Has line managed previously
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registration with HCPC as a practitioner psychologist
Desirable
- Has undertaken further training in skills/therapeutic modality appropriate to post
Experience
Essential
- Has worked in a stroke/neuro/LTC area previously
Desirable
- Has worked in the NHS and/or in similar role
- Has line managed previously
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Southend University Hospital
Prittlewell Chase
Westcliff-on-Sea
SS0 0RY
Employer's website
https://eput.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
