Principal Clinical Psychologist - Stroke & Neuro

Job summary

A fantastic opportunity for a dynamic, enthusiastic & highly motivated Clinical Psychologist / neuropsychologist to contribute to the development of a neuropsychological pathway across Dorset Stroke & Neuro inpatient services.

You will have the opportunity to apply your extensive experience in clinical & neuropsychology with patients who have experienced a stroke & also with neurological conditions within teams that provide rehabilitation to adults to maximise their independence & to improve their quality of life. In your role, you'll help patients' seamless transition from hospital to rehabilitation in the community; support MDT formulation for complex cases; provide education & supervision for members of the team involved in assessment & intervention & provide expert clinical input for complex cases across the Stroke & Neuro units at Dorset County Hospital (DCH) & University Hospitals Dorset (UHD).

You will have opportunities to apply innovation & flexibility as new pathways develop across the stroke & neuro pathway. In partnership with the Neuropsychology Clinical Lead & other stakeholders you will enjoy contributing your clinical psychology expertise in specialist assessments and interventions as part of a number of Stroke and neuro Multidisciplinary teams (MDT).

This role is based across various bases in Dorset including DCH, Yeatman Hospital & UHD Bournemouth & Poole & travel across the county will be expected on a regular basis as the service requires.

Main duties of the job

This job is evolving alongside lots of change in Dorset stroke & neuro services so resilience will be needed by the post holder as well as the ability to support others within the team to be resilient.

To provide a specific clinical psychology service to people with stroke & neurological conditions.

To support & strengthen a distributed model of psychological care provided by the Stroke Specialist MDT

To deliver effective, evidence based & expert clinical neuropsychological & clinical psychological assessments & interventions to people with stroke and neurological conditions & associated comorbid conditions.

To provide & facilitate MDT clinical formulations integrating highly complex variables which may change over time.

To offer advice & consultation on clients' clinical psychological/neuropsychological situation to all members of the MDT, to other relevant people including family and carers.

To utilise research skills for audits, policy & service developments.

To work scientifically and apply research as part of the clinical approach of the service.

Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.

Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.

About us

At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.

We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.

Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.

Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.