Job summary
We
have an exciting opportunity for a neuropsychologist to take a lead in psychological
interventions in our stroke teams in Worcestershire. The post is 0.8 WTE or 30
hours at Grade 8b. 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 clinicians in the trust
to complete their QICN.
To find out more please contact fiona.pipon-young@nhs.net Consultant Clinical Neuropsychologist
Main duties of the job
- Providing
clinical expertise and leadership in the psychological and cognitive needs of
people following a stroke and their families and contributing to a culture of
support and collaboration both in the service and with partner agencies
- Providing
direct clinical work including assessment, rehabilitation and therapy with
individuals, their families and the wider system, drawing on a range of
therapeutic approaches guided by client needs
- Consultation
and guidance to the wider team and networks is integral including facilitating
case discussion and care planning to support patient goals
- Contributing
to service development, teaching, and training
- Supervision will be
provided by an experienced Consultant Clinical Neuropsychologist and funding
opportunities and supervision is available to those wishing to pursue the
Qualification in Clinical Neuropsychology (QiCN)
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
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
Skills & Abilities
Desirable
- Able to think strategically; to consider the wider picture for developing specialist services long term and planning developments, which may impact across agencies
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
Person Specification
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
Skills & Abilities
Desirable
- Able to think strategically; to consider the wider picture for developing specialist services long term and planning developments, which may impact across agencies
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
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).
