Clinical Psychologist

Job responsibilities

• The Clinical Psychologist will work as a key member of the multidisciplinary Community Neurology Service providing a specialist service for individuals who have a wide range of neurological conditions.
• Within the team the Clinical Psychologist will work across the continuum of care from diagnosis in a variety of settings. Incorporating effective, cross boundary working, education and liaison with multi professional/agency service providers in public, private or charitable sectors. Whether locally, Trust or nationwide.
• The Clinical Psychologist will provide highly specialist evidence based, client centred neuropsychological intervention, assessment and review of goal orientated rehab programmes for individuals with neurological conditions. Setting could include; general community, clients own home local sport or education facilities, clients workplace or hospital.
• He/She will act as a specialist resource offering support, advice, education and training to clients, families and multiprofessional/agencies whether NHS, public, private or charitable organisations.

Qualifications

Essential

• Eligible for Practitioner Psychologist with Health Professions Council
• Doctorate in Clinical Psychology
• Evidence of continued professional development
• Chartered Psychologist

Desirable

• Education in Counselling
• Membership of BPS, Division of Clinical Psychology / Neuropsychology

Experience

Essential

• Experience of clinical work undertaken with supervised practice in the area of neuropsychology.

Desirable

• Experience in a community based setting
• Supervision of staff and students
• Experience providing Vocational Rehabilitation Services

Skills, Abilities and Knowledge

Essential

• Clinical experience including individual and group work
• Teaching Skills
• Research Methodology
• Neuropsychological assessment
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to self monitor emotional, physical and mental pressures
• IT Skills
• Knowledge and application of Specialist Psychological assessments and interventions for people with neurological conditions
• High levels of understanding of the emotional, physical and cognitive changes relating to neurological conditions, as well as their personal and social implications.
• Understanding the role of other team members.

Desirable

• Evidence of ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
• Presentation and training skills

Communication

Essential

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience of presenting in both academic / teaching situations as well as a board level

Personal and People Development

Essential

• Excellent networker and strong team-working skills
• Experiencing in supervising or managing staff, delivering training etc.
• To attend relevant study days / conferences / courses
• Ongoing development of staff

Personal Attributes / Behaviours (linked to the Trust's Behaviour Framework)

Essential

• Able to identify with the Trust's commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults.
• Ability to delegate
• Good health record

Other

Essential

• Must hold full and valid and driving licence and have access to a vehicle (if applicable)
• Able to communicate effectively in written and verbal English Language
• Ability to work within diversity and equality frameworks.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• Willingness to undertake further training relevant to the post.
• Satisfactory disclosure from the Criminal Records Bureau.
• Commitment to the philosophy of rehabilitation and recovery.

Desirable

• Interest in influencing changes in policy and practice.
• Experience of team building.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).