Job summary
We
have an exciting opportunity for a neuropsychologist at 8b to take a lead in psychological
interventions in our neuropsychology pathways in Worcestershire, working across
a range of conditions including ABI and neurodegenerative disease. The post is
up to 4 days. They will support the development of a matched care approach with an emphasis on
multi-disciplinary working and psychological consultation. They will have
substantial experience in the use and interpretation of neuropsychological and
psychological assessments, MDT working, specialist delivery of psychological,
vocational and neuropsychological interventions as well as supervision,
consultation, teaching and training. The
psychology team is very supportive and has lots of development opportunities. 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. Its why we were named Large Apprenticeship Employer of the Year award at the 2022 Worcestershire Apprenticeship Awards. 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 staff networks such as LGBT+ and ENRICH (Equality Network for Race Inclusion and Cultural Heritage)
Health service discounts and online benefits including excellent cycle to work and car salary sacrifice schemes
Health and wellbeing opportunities
If you would like to know more, please visit our careers website.
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.
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
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
Skills & Abiities
Desirable
- Able to think strategically; to consider the wider picture for developing specialist services long term and planning developments, which may impact across agencies
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc/BA Honours degree at 2:1 or above in Psychology
- Post-graduate Doctorate in Clinical or Counselling Psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996) as accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS)
- Post qualification training/ experience 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 and the BPS
- Eligible for registration as a Chartered Clinical or Counselling Psychologist by the BPS
- Eligible for registration as a Full Divisional Member of the BPS Division of Neuropsychology.
- Eligible for registration as a Practitioner member of the BPS Division of Clinical Psychology
- Registered with Health and Care Professions Council as a Clinical Psychologist
- I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer
Experience
Essential
- A minimum of 4 years of experience working as a qualified Clinical Psychologist within the specified service area
- Experience of leading in relation to the development and organisation of psychological interventions within a given clinical area
- Sufficient training and experience to be recognised by the Division of Neuropsychology as a suitably qualified psychologist to offer clinical placements to trainee Psychologists
- Training and experience in the application of neuropsychological knowledge across a range of presentations, including organic illness, functional mental health, and physical health
- 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 across the life span and care settings
- Has worked as a Chartered Psychologist within this specified service area
- Experience of multi-agency/multidisciplinary working
- Therapeutic expertise in working with carers/ families/couples
- Experience of conducting clinically relevant research
Desirable
- Experience of strategic planning and service development
- Experience of teaching and training psychologists in a Clinical/Counselling Psychology doctorate training course
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge required specific to the role and clinical area
- Well-developed psychometric assessment skills
Person Specification
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
Skills & Abiities
Desirable
- Able to think strategically; to consider the wider picture for developing specialist services long term and planning developments, which may impact across agencies
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc/BA Honours degree at 2:1 or above in Psychology
- Post-graduate Doctorate in Clinical or Counselling Psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996) as accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS)
- Post qualification training/ experience 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 and the BPS
- Eligible for registration as a Chartered Clinical or Counselling Psychologist by the BPS
- Eligible for registration as a Full Divisional Member of the BPS Division of Neuropsychology.
- Eligible for registration as a Practitioner member of the BPS Division of Clinical Psychology
- Registered with Health and Care Professions Council as a Clinical Psychologist
- I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer
Experience
Essential
- A minimum of 4 years of experience working as a qualified Clinical Psychologist within the specified service area
- Experience of leading in relation to the development and organisation of psychological interventions within a given clinical area
- Sufficient training and experience to be recognised by the Division of Neuropsychology as a suitably qualified psychologist to offer clinical placements to trainee Psychologists
- Training and experience in the application of neuropsychological knowledge across a range of presentations, including organic illness, functional mental health, and physical health
- 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 across the life span and care settings
- Has worked as a Chartered Psychologist within this specified service area
- Experience of multi-agency/multidisciplinary working
- Therapeutic expertise in working with carers/ families/couples
- Experience of conducting clinically relevant research
Desirable
- Experience of strategic planning and service development
- Experience of teaching and training psychologists in a Clinical/Counselling Psychology doctorate training course
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge required specific to the role and clinical area
- Well-developed psychometric assessment skills
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).
