Clinical/Counselling Psychologist
Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust
The closing date is 26 September 2024
Job summary
We are seeking a part time 8b Clinical/Counselling Psychologist to join 2 of our multidisciplinary teams, The Community Neurology Team and the Post Covid Assessment Service.
Both Services provide care in various settings according to patient's needs in both the community (i.e. patient home, care homes), within local community clinic settings and remotely.
The role follows a hybrid model of working where working in the office or at home is supported, with patient interventions being a mix of phone, clinic or patient home visits. The Clinical Psychologist will work as a key member of the multidisciplinary team providing a specialist service for individuals who have a wide range of neurological conditions, predominantly but not exclusively Acquired brain injury, Multiple Sclerosis and Parkinsons Disease, as well as Post Covid symptoms. The clinical psychologist is involved in the Acquired brain injury pathway, leading monthly meetings with the MDT, rehabilitation consultant and Social Services to ensure rehabilitation is progressing in a goal led way with timely interventions and discharge.
Main duties of the job
o provide a highly specialist psychology service for patients with Post covid and complex neurological conditions such asacquired brain injury (ABI)including neuropsychological, psychological, cognitive and neuro-behavioural assessment and intervention, risk management and referral on to mental health services as appropriate to need. Clinical input will encompass; provision of 1:1 interventions, joint working with the multi-disciplinary teams (MDT), offering group work for patients and support for families within a wide range of settings which will includeoutpatient clinics, community and virtual/remotewhen appropriate. The appointee will have their own caseload.
o support the implementation of national standards for the psychological care of patients by ensuring that team members are kept updated and by monitoring outcomes.
o lead the team in service development; provide highly specialist client centred education/training, expert opinion for clients, carers, other health care professionals including registered and non-registered health care staff and students.
o oversee and support the team to work with complex cases and to manage risk issues through supporting the team and taking relevant action as required.
About us
Apply now to join an organisation that has been awarded an 'Outstanding' rating by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the highest possible rating and the first stand-alone NHS community trust in the country to be awarded the title.
We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.
We would love to hear from candidates who have a passion for working with Adults with Complex Neurological Disorders. We encourage informal visits and discussion in order to discuss the role and answer any questions.
Date posted
06 September 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8b
Salary
£58,972 to £68,525 a year pro rata pa
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working
Reference number
839-6507854-SR-A
Job locations
St James Clinic
Extons Road
King's Lynn
PE30 5NU
Employer details
Employer name
Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust
Address
St James Clinic
Extons Road
King's Lynn
PE30 5NU
Employer's website
https://www.norfolkcommunityhealthandcare.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
For questions about the job, contact:
Service Lead for Neurology in Long Term Conditions
Kate Fellowes
01553668599
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