Clinical Psychologist Band 8a
The Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability is more than a hospital – we are a community in which everyone comes together to help adults with neurological disability achieve the best possible quality of life. Role: Full time Band 8a Clinical Psychologist Department: Therapy – Clinical Psychology Responsible to: Consultant Clinical Psychologist and Head of Therapy Responsible for: Clinical psychology and neuropsychology input Salary range: £56,404 – £66,127 per annum (dependent on experience) Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week Location: Putney, Southwest London Benefits: Being part of a large, friendly and supportive psychology team Weekly supervision on site from an experienced senior psychologist Access to specialist training opportunities Weekly psychology department meetings with CPD opportunities Interdisciplinary working with complex and interesting client group Generous annual leave entitlement Opportunity for SRCN supervision Free parking Situated outside the ULEZ and Congestion Zones Blue Light Card and Discounts On-site cafeteria RHN Wellbeing Programme and EAP service Summary of position and the Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability We are recruiting for a Principal Clinical Psychologist (8a) to join the Psychology department and MDT Therapy team at the RHN.
The role is based across the RHN Level 1 rehabilitation ward and the neurobehavioural service. The rehabilitation ward provides in-patient rehabilitation following severe brain injury, and disability management for adults with complex neuro-disability.The neurobehavioral service provides assessment, rehabilitation and long-term care for patients and residents who present with behaviours that are challenging to manage in the context of complex neuro-disability. The post will be full time with some allocated research time is attached.
The Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability (RHN) is one of the oldest independent hospitals and medical charities in the UK. We value person-centred care that focuses on enhancing dignity, independence and quality of life for our patients and residents.
Our services span the entire care pathway from post-acute rehabilitation services to end of life care, for people with complex neuro-disability and their families, underpinned by a strong research and education programme. At the Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability, we combine specialist expertise and collaborative interdisciplinary working to provide the best possible care for patients and residents living with neuro-disability.
Main Objectives of the Role Provide a clinical psychology/neuropsychology service, working with clients, families and teams. To carry out specialist assessments of cognitive, behavioural and emotional functioning with clients with complex neuro-disability where standardised neuropsychological assessment tools are often inappropriate.
To ensure that clear psychological formulations are developed based on these assessments. To make recommendations for interventions and care on the basis of the psychological formulation. To deliver and monitor interventions, e.g. cognitive rehabilitation strategies; behavioural interventions; psycho-education to patients, families and carers; CBT or other psychological interventions; as guided by the formulation.
To carry out and advise on assessments of mental capacity and determination and implementation of best interests decision-making for residents who lack capacity. To provide appropriate and prompt input to documentation and formal reports. To participate in monitoring of standards and performance, including timely completion of outcome measures.
To adhere to professional codes of conduct and practice guidelines, and be aware of legislation relevant to practice, e.g. the Mental Capacity Act (MCA, 2005) and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLs). To work closely with the MDT including therapy, medical, nursing, and social work colleagues.
To contribute to the general professional activities of the discipline of clinical neuropsychology, and to engage in audit, research and continuing professional development (CPD). Demonstrate an awareness of RHN’s values and contribute to achieving them appropriately.
Qualifications & Education Essential Doctorate in Clinical Psychology or equivalent overseas qualification. Registered as a Practitioner Psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). Completed training in clinical supervision that has been provided by one or more UK clinical psychology doctorate courses.
Good knowledge of clinical psychological assessment techniques and clinical interventions. General knowledge of approaches to neuropsychological assessment and behavioural and cognitive interventions. Knowledge of relevant guidelines and legislation, particularly the Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards.
Desirable Training in clinical neuropsychology. Ability to demonstrate clinical neuropsychological knowledge relevant to this specialist client group. Knowledge of neurological disorders Knowledge of research design, conduct and analysis. Experience Essential Experience of working clinically with adults with acquired brain injury and/or other relevant presentations (e.g. progressive neurodegenerative disorders).
Experience of conducting standardised neuropsychological assessments. Experience of working with clients presenting with challenging behaviour. Experience of working systemically with families and staff teams. Experience of conducting decision-specific mental capacity assessments Experience of providing clinical supervision to Band 6 and/or Band 7 clinical psychology staff.
Desirable Previous experience of delivering psychological assessments and interventions with clients with severe and complex neuro-disability. Interested in applying and hearing from us? Apply now and please send a cover letter separately to recruitment@rhn.org.uk. Your cover letter should clearly explain how you meet the person specification described above.
You can also email Dr Alexandra Rose, Consultant Clinical Psychologist (arose@rhn.org.uk) or Dr Sarah Crawford, Lead Consultant Clinical Neuropsychologist (scrawford@rhn.org.uk) for informal enquiries. RHN is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer that respects and values the differences of our people to achieve their full potential.