Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to lead the neuropsychology service, including neurorehabilitation, for Cwm Taf Morgwnnwg University Health Board (CTMUHB) and to undertake clinical work in stoke services. We are seeking to recruit a well-qualified psychologist with considerable experience of working in neuropsychology settings, who is enthusiastic about the speciality and committed to developing the service for the whole health board. The role is varied and the post holder will be the service lead for neuropsychology with responsibility for patients with stroke and neurological conditions.
Main duties of the job
- In consultation with the Head of Health Psychology to have delegated responsibility for the clinical and strategic leadership and service management role within the Neuropsychology Service.
- Responsibility for the professional leadership and management of practitioner psychologists, assistant psychologists and psychological therapists within the CTMUHB Neuropsychology Service,.
- To provide specialist advice and consultation within the Health Board and to agencies outside, on issues related to stroke and neuropsychology.
- To ensure the implementation of effective, evidence-based models and innovative ways of working.
- To provide specialist teaching and training, plan specialist training programmes for CTMUHB staff on models of intervention and psychological impairments.
- Provision of highly specialist neuropsychological assessment and treatment of patients with stroke and neurological conditions.
- To conduct service evaluations, audits and research activities in relation to stroke and neuropsychological service needs and implement service improvements in light of outcomes
About us
Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales's largest employers.
Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.
CTM's location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff's vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.
Our CTM 2030 Strategy--Our Health, Our Future--focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:
o We listen, learn, and improve
o We treat everyone with respect
o We work together as one team
CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.
At CTM, you'll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
The successful applicant will join the rapidly developing, supportive and dynamic CTMUHB Health Psychology Service and be directly managed by the head of service. The current psychology establishment includes a number of posts in cancer/palliative care, cardiac rehabilitation, critical care, paediatrics, weight management and employee well-being, plus pending developments in additional specialities. There are good links with the South Wales Clinical Doctorate programme in Cardiff University and other university courses in South Wales. There are strong networks of both clinical health psychologists and neuropsychologists in South Wales, with numerous opportunities for CPD and peer support.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
The successful applicant will join the rapidly developing, supportive and dynamic CTMUHB Health Psychology Service and be directly managed by the head of service. The current psychology establishment includes a number of posts in cancer/palliative care, cardiac rehabilitation, critical care, paediatrics, weight management and employee well-being, plus pending developments in additional specialities. There are good links with the South Wales Clinical Doctorate programme in Cardiff University and other university courses in South Wales. There are strong networks of both clinical health psychologists and neuropsychologists in South Wales, with numerous opportunities for CPD and peer support.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Honours degree in Psychology, giving eligibility for graduate membership of the British Psychological Society
- Professional qualification in Clinical Psychology at doctoral level (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996) as accredited by the BPS
- Completed or currently working towards specialist qualification in neuropsychology (Qualification In Clinical Neuropsychology)
- Current HCPC registration
Desirable
- Training (or equivalent experience) in the supervision of other psychologists
Knowledge
Essential
- Can demonstrate high level of clinical effectiveness in individual and group work, risk and clinical assessment
- Can demonstrate well-developed specialist knowledge and skills across a range of aspects of applied psychology
- Well-developed and maintained expertise in adult health psychology.
- Wide ranging knowledge of psychological issues for patients with neurological conditions
- Well-developed highly specialised knowledge of the theory and practice of psychological models and therapies/interventions in brain injury and clinical neuropsychology.
- Highly developed ability to communicate with patients, relatives, other professionals and managers about highly complex, sensitive and sometimes contentious issues relating to patient care
- Expert and up to date knowledge of national policy and legislation in relation to neuropsychology as relevant to this post
- Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups
Desirable
- Experience of working with NHS planning forums.
Aptitude and abilities
Essential
- A recognition and ability to contain and manage the stress of working in acute settings and the ability to respond to enabling others to manage their stress in the organization
- Ability to manage a varied workload effectively
- Commitment to working collaboratively with users of services and their care partners to develop and improve services.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Honours degree in Psychology, giving eligibility for graduate membership of the British Psychological Society
- Professional qualification in Clinical Psychology at doctoral level (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996) as accredited by the BPS
- Completed or currently working towards specialist qualification in neuropsychology (Qualification In Clinical Neuropsychology)
- Current HCPC registration
Desirable
- Training (or equivalent experience) in the supervision of other psychologists
Knowledge
Essential
- Can demonstrate high level of clinical effectiveness in individual and group work, risk and clinical assessment
- Can demonstrate well-developed specialist knowledge and skills across a range of aspects of applied psychology
- Well-developed and maintained expertise in adult health psychology.
- Wide ranging knowledge of psychological issues for patients with neurological conditions
- Well-developed highly specialised knowledge of the theory and practice of psychological models and therapies/interventions in brain injury and clinical neuropsychology.
- Highly developed ability to communicate with patients, relatives, other professionals and managers about highly complex, sensitive and sometimes contentious issues relating to patient care
- Expert and up to date knowledge of national policy and legislation in relation to neuropsychology as relevant to this post
- Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups
Desirable
- Experience of working with NHS planning forums.
Aptitude and abilities
Essential
- A recognition and ability to contain and manage the stress of working in acute settings and the ability to respond to enabling others to manage their stress in the organization
- Ability to manage a varied workload effectively
- Commitment to working collaboratively with users of services and their care partners to develop and improve services.
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).
