[ref. m95070924] NHS - Highly Specialist Clinical Psychologist: Neuropsychological Services
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for two individuals keen to develop their neuropsychology skills to join our Neuropsychology Team. The roles involve working within multidisciplinary neurorehabilitaiton teams across Nottinghamshire with individuals with neurological conditions.The post holders will work under the supervision of Consultant or Principal Clinical Psychologists. Candidates will be supported to pursue further training in Neuropsychology and clinical supervision skills. Applications from newly qualified Clinical Psychologists are encouraged and posts will be offered at Band 7 and reviewed with a view to progressing to Band 8a after 12 months.
It is proposed that one post is based in the Mid Notts Community Neurorehabilitation Service and the other is split between Sherwood Forest Hospitals Stroke Service and Bassetlaw Long Term Neurological Conditions Team.
Main duties of the job
The role involves providing specialist neuropsychological assessment and intervention in patient's homes or hospital wards as well as consultation and training to the multidisciplinary team regarding the psychological difficulties arising as a consequence of a neurological condition.The postholder will supervise Assistant Psychologists, Band 7 Clinical Psychologists and Trainee Clinical Psychologists as appropriate and subject to the completion of supervisor training.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.
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Working for our organisation
#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire.Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.
We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.
We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network.These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.
The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team
The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To offer a professional and specialised clinical psychology service to adults with neuropsychological problems. This includes;Carrying a specialist caseload as an autonomous clinician to provide psychological and neuropsychological assessments and treatments, including assessment of risk to patients.
Planning, organising, delivering and evaluating specialist psychological therapies and programmes of care for individuals and groups including mood and cognition pathways of care.
Providing advice, guidance and consultation in the areas of neuropsychological assessment, physical rehabilitation and physical health psychology
Providing a specialist clinical psychology perspective in complex multi-disciplinary assessments including with outside agencies
Offering advice to other professionals on psychological risk assessment and management
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria- BPS accredited Doctoral Level Training qualification in Clinical Psychology/ to be awarded to final year trainees.
- Eligible for Chartered status of the British Psychological Society/ become eligible on completion of training.
- Health & Care Professions Council Registered as a Practitioner Psychologist: Clinical Psychologist/ to gain registration at the end of training for final year trainees.
- Completion of a Clinical Psychology supervision qualification as recognised by the D.Clin Psy training courses
- Member of The Specialist Register of Clinical Neuropsychologists
- Completion of or enrolment on Postdoctoral training in Clinical Neuropsychology at either Diploma or MSc level or QiCN as recognized by the BPS Division of Neuropsychology
Experience
Essential criteria- Substantive experience in clinical neuropsychology or neurorehabilitation, gained either pre or post qualification or during clinical training including experience of working in neurorehabilitation teams
- Experience of multidisciplinary team working
- Experience with a variety of neuropsychological assessments and interventions
- Experience of teaching and training
- Experience of providing professional and clinical supervision.
Skills
Essential criteria- Able to display empathy and professionalism whilst communicating with clients where there may be high levels of emotion, hostility, and resistance
- Able to communicate with clients with cognitive and communication difficulties
- Able to relate well to other professional groups
- Good team member
- Highly motivated
Contractual requirements
Essential criteria- A full UK driving license and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010. Ability to travel frequently to provide a service as part of a community team in patients’ homes as well as between sites.
Physical requirements
Essential criteria- The post holder is required to travel to patient homes and between NHS sites to deliver a psychological service as part of a community team. The post holder is required to move psychometric tests and portable IT equipment as required.
Values and behaviours
Essential criteria- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role.
- • All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust’s expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation
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- The Trust believes in treating everyone with dignity and respect and encourages applications from all sectors of the community. We guarantee an interview to candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum essential criteria.
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