Nottingham - Clinical Psychologist Specialising in Older People:
Job overview
We have an exciting post available for qualified and HCPC registered Clinical or Counselling Psychologists with neuropsychological assessment skills to join our countywide Memory Assessment Service (MAS). Posts are advertised at Band 8a; however, we welcome applicants who are approaching qualification, newly qualified, or if you are interested in a preceptorship arrangement.We may also be able to provide up to full time hours within the Older People Care Unit.
The Memory Assessment Service is part of the Older People Care Unit, where psychologists are highly valued and form part of wider multidisciplinary teams, including other psychological professionals in some areas (i.e., CBT Therapists and Mental Health Wellbeing Practitioners).
We frequently come together as a wider psychology department for meetings, CPD, regular away days, and time out sessions. In addition, the Care Unit promotes the importance of professional development. We have recently been able to provide access to post-qualification specialist training and would be committed to supporting, empowering, and developing you as an individual.You would also become part of a wider network of psychological professionals across the Trust, facilitated by an Associate Director for Psychological Professions, with regular opportunities to connect.
Main duties of the job
MAS provides mainly clinic-based assessment and interventions for people over the age of 65 experiencing changes in cognition where a diagnosis of dementia is suspected. The Service has strong links with the Young Onset Dementia team (YOD), Community Mental Health Teams (CMHT), and the Intensive Home Treatment Teams (IHTT).
Clinical work within the team will include completing specialised neuropsychological assessment and supporting the delivery of psychologically informed care, care planning, and supporting MDT colleagues through case discussions, MDT meetings, supervision, and training.This would usually be within identified geographical areas within Nottinghamshire.
You will work closely with service users, carers, and colleagues within the Team and across the Older People Care Unit to deliver high quality care and support service developments. We have excellent relationships with local professional training courses and academic institutions, which also provides further research, supervision, and teaching opportunities.
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
The role requires a qualified and HCPC registered Clinical or Counselling Psychologist with neuropsychological assessment skills.
Vacancies are currently based within different localities with Nottingham City and Nottinghamshire and different working patterns could be considered.
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.
You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.
Person specification
Qualification
Essential criteria- Qualification in Clinical or Counselling Psychology with eligibility for British Psychological Society Chartership
- Current HCPC registration
- Evidence of an ability to design and complete doctoral level research
- Postgraduate qualification in a specific therapeutic model or clinical area such as neuropsychology.
- Evidence of publication.
Experience
Essential criteria- Experience of working with older people.
- Evidence of working with a range of mental health needs including severe, complex and chronic psychological problems
- Evidence of an ability to draw on a range of therapeutic models, neuropsychology and theoretical approaches to inform assessment and therapy.
- Evidence of an ability to work with and liaise with other health professionals and agencies.
- Evidence of the ability to provide consultation to other professional and non-professional groups
- Ability to monitor and audit services.
- Skills in providing clinical supervision.
- Ability to identify, provide and promote appropriate means of support to carers and staff exposed to highly distressing situations and behaviour which challenges
- Post qualification experience of working in services for older people
Knowledge
Essential criteria- Knowledge of relevant legislation.
- Knowledge of professional standards and requirements for maintaining profession specific registration
- Current driving licence.
Training
Desirable criteria- Further training in specialist area such as neuropsychology or therapeutic model
Skills
Essential criteria- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Evidence of ability to modify communication for people with cognitive and/ or sensory impairment.
- Evidence of the ability to communicate and teach psychological concepts
- A full UK driving licence 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
Values and Behaviours
Essential criteria- All staff should be able to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion as identified within the Trust’s Equality and Diversity Policy and associated Equality, Diversity and Human Rights legislation
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
contractual Requirements
Essential criteria- A full, current UK driving licence and access to a vehicle fit and insured for business use are required for this post. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled staff in line with the Equality Act 2010.
- We reserve the right to close the post early once we have received a sufficient number of applicants.
- 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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- For eligible posts, DBS disclosures are mandatory before commencement of employment. If you are in a position that is deemed a regulated adult and/or child care role, you will not be able to start your employment until we have received a satisfactory DBS Disclosure. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Convictions which would otherwise be considered as 'spent' will also be checked as part of an Enhanced DBS Disclosure.