Job summary
The Walton Centre is
seeking two permanent Band 7 Clinical Psychologists to provide psychological support to patients
and families within the Cheshire and Merseyside
Rehabilitation Network. The CMRN
holds an outstanding reputation for the delivery of specialist rehabilitation
services across a pathway from hyper-acute to community services. The CMRN uniquely provides
support to a diverse range of
individuals with complex
physical and/or brain injuries, based upon patient need, rather than diagnosis.
The post holder would join an established, warm and supportive network-wide Psychology team,
led by a Consultant Clinical Neuropsychologist with QiCN registration. The post
holder would be based in one of our two community teams, either St Helens and
Knowsley or Liverpool, Sefton and Southport.
Psychological input is
extremely varied and can include direct work with patients and families,
including therapeutic work, neuropsychological assessment and working as part
of a highly skilled clinical team. There is the opportunity to draw from a
number of psychological models. There is a strong emphasis on person centred
approaches and MDT consultation/systemic work.
The post provides
opportunity for development in neuropsychological working, with access to
specialist supervision with a QCiN registered Consultant Neuropsychologist,
where required.
Main duties of the job
This role requires
that the successful applicant (see job description for full
detail):
Provides evidence-based direct and indirect
psychological/neuropsychological assessment and intervention of patients
and families within and across the Cheshire and Merseyside Rehabilitation
Network.
To provide
clinical supervision to assistant psychologists, where required, and support
to other clinical
members of the psychology team and wider MDT, as
required.
Engages in effective team working,
attending relevant multi-disciplinary meetings, clinical meetings (i.e. goal setting; best interests) and network-wide Psychology meetings.
Utilises
regular clinical supervision to ensure high quality and safe practice.
To
apply and maintain skills acquired through further training and experience to continue
professional development.
To work autonomously within
professional guidelines and exercise responsibility for the systematic governance of psychological practice
within the service/wards.
About us
The Walton Centre
NHS Foundation Trust is the only NHS trust to hold dual accreditation for the
Investors in People we invest in people and we invest in wellbeing
standards and has been awarded Gold status for both. The
Walton Centre is a leader in the treatment and care of neurology and
neurosurgery, placing the patient and their family at the heart of everything
we do. As the only specialist hospital trust in the UK dedicated to providing
comprehensive neurology, neurosurgery, spinal and pain management services we
are proud to be rated as an Outstanding Trust by the Care Quality Commission
(CQC), and champion change throughout the field of neuroscience. Originally
formed in 1992, the Trust received Foundation Trust status in 2009.
With
around 1,450 staff, The Walton Centre treats more than 127,000 outpatients and
18,000 inpatients each year. We have leading specialists and incredibly
dedicated staff delivering excellent clinical outcomes for brain, spinal and
neurological care nationally and internationally. Teams across our site in
Fazakerley, Liverpool, offer a world-class service in diagnosing and treating
injuries and illnesses affecting the brain, spine and peripheral nerves and
muscles, and in supporting people suffering from a wide range of long-term
neurological conditions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Role summary
Job
summary:
To provide clinical and neuropsychological input for patients with
complex rehabilitation needs as a part of the Cheshire and Merseyside
Rehabilitation Network (CMRN). To conduct specialist neuropsychological and
psychological assessments with patients and manage own specialist caseload.
To deliver evidence-based interventions based upon clinical formulation. To engage in effective MDT working and
provide consultation and support to other clinical members of the team, where required. To work autonomously within the professional guideline and
undertake regular supervision, with the opportunity for clinical supervision
of others.
Key
responsibilities
Clinical
To possess knowledge and
skills of a range of psychological theories in the area of neuropsychology
and clinical psychology.
To apply clinical skills to
assess, formulate, treat and evaluate a range of neuropsychological and
psychological difficulties.
To provide interpretation of
a range of neuropsychological and psychological assessment measures in
relation to work with complex neuropsychological difficulties.
To provide group
psychoeducation or intervention with specific patient groups.
To provide a high standard
of care to a personal caseload of patients who have a neurological condition,
acquired brain injury or other complex injury.
To work in collaboration
with members of multidisciplinary teams, members of other disciplines and
outside agencies.
To receive regular clinical
supervision.
Communication
To possess developed
communication skills to convey highly complex and sensitive information
clearly and effectively, both written and verbal forms to patients, families,
carers, MDT members, professionals from other disciplines, outside agencies
and general practitioners.
To possess developed
communication skills to facilitate work with patients some with complex
physical, sensory, communication, intellectual or behavioural difficulties.
To possess relevant clinical
skills to manage potentially hostile or challenging behaviours exhibited by
patients, family members or carers.
Teaching/training
Provide clinical supervision
for assistant psychologists and/or volunteers, as required/appropriate.
To support colleagues in
supervising specialist placements for trainee clinical psychologists.
To support in the delivery
of training on a variety of neuropsychological and psychological topics for
team members and other professionals.
To undertake
training as necessary, in line with the development of the post, alongside
adhering to Trust mandatory training requirements.
Research,
audit and governance
There may be an opportunity
to undertake clinically relevant research and audit.
To participate in the
evaluation of clinical interventions to determine effectiveness.
To maintain and promulgate the highest standards of clinical record
keeping and exercise professional self-governance in accordance with
professional codes of practice of the British Psychological Society, HCPC and
Trust policies and procedures.
Administration
To maintain clinical records
to agreed standards.
To maintain all records of
activity according to specific criteria.
Propose changes to policy
and procedure.
Other
To maintain specialist
clinical academic knowledge through CPD activity.
To attend regular meetings
and presentations relating to service.
Make full use of
IT packages and Trust databases (reasonable adjustments will be made for
employees who ate unable to comply due to sensory impairment).
To ensure day to
day activities embrace sustainability and reduce environmental impact where
feasible.
To perform
any other reasonable duties of a
similar kind, appropriate to the grade,
which may be required by the Principal Clinical
Psychologist/Consultant Psychologist/Rehab Network Manager.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Role summary
Job
summary:
To provide clinical and neuropsychological input for patients with
complex rehabilitation needs as a part of the Cheshire and Merseyside
Rehabilitation Network (CMRN). To conduct specialist neuropsychological and
psychological assessments with patients and manage own specialist caseload.
To deliver evidence-based interventions based upon clinical formulation. To engage in effective MDT working and
provide consultation and support to other clinical members of the team, where required. To work autonomously within the professional guideline and
undertake regular supervision, with the opportunity for clinical supervision
of others.
Key
responsibilities
Clinical
To possess knowledge and
skills of a range of psychological theories in the area of neuropsychology
and clinical psychology.
To apply clinical skills to
assess, formulate, treat and evaluate a range of neuropsychological and
psychological difficulties.
To provide interpretation of
a range of neuropsychological and psychological assessment measures in
relation to work with complex neuropsychological difficulties.
To provide group
psychoeducation or intervention with specific patient groups.
To provide a high standard
of care to a personal caseload of patients who have a neurological condition,
acquired brain injury or other complex injury.
To work in collaboration
with members of multidisciplinary teams, members of other disciplines and
outside agencies.
To receive regular clinical
supervision.
Communication
To possess developed
communication skills to convey highly complex and sensitive information
clearly and effectively, both written and verbal forms to patients, families,
carers, MDT members, professionals from other disciplines, outside agencies
and general practitioners.
To possess developed
communication skills to facilitate work with patients some with complex
physical, sensory, communication, intellectual or behavioural difficulties.
To possess relevant clinical
skills to manage potentially hostile or challenging behaviours exhibited by
patients, family members or carers.
Teaching/training
Provide clinical supervision
for assistant psychologists and/or volunteers, as required/appropriate.
To support colleagues in
supervising specialist placements for trainee clinical psychologists.
To support in the delivery
of training on a variety of neuropsychological and psychological topics for
team members and other professionals.
To undertake
training as necessary, in line with the development of the post, alongside
adhering to Trust mandatory training requirements.
Research,
audit and governance
There may be an opportunity
to undertake clinically relevant research and audit.
To participate in the
evaluation of clinical interventions to determine effectiveness.
To maintain and promulgate the highest standards of clinical record
keeping and exercise professional self-governance in accordance with
professional codes of practice of the British Psychological Society, HCPC and
Trust policies and procedures.
Administration
To maintain clinical records
to agreed standards.
To maintain all records of
activity according to specific criteria.
Propose changes to policy
and procedure.
Other
To maintain specialist
clinical academic knowledge through CPD activity.
To attend regular meetings
and presentations relating to service.
Make full use of
IT packages and Trust databases (reasonable adjustments will be made for
employees who ate unable to comply due to sensory impairment).
To ensure day to
day activities embrace sustainability and reduce environmental impact where
feasible.
To perform
any other reasonable duties of a
similar kind, appropriate to the grade,
which may be required by the Principal Clinical
Psychologist/Consultant Psychologist/Rehab Network Manager.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Doctor of Clinical Psychology as accredited by HCPC including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology.
- Competence in two or more distinct psychological approaches to assessment, formulation and treatment.
- Registration with The Health & Care Professions Council as a Practitioner Psychologist.
Desirable
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Formal training in supervision of other psychologists.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of Neuropsychological assessment and intervention with neurological conditions/acquired brain injury.
- Possess communication skills to convey sensitive information.
- Significant experience of representing psychology within the context of multi-disciplinary care.
- Ability to work cohesively with a wider MDT.
- Able to use clinical judgement to assess clinical risk and patient safety.
- Possess and apply advanced range of psychological theories in the areas of health psychology, clinical psychology counselling psychology and Neuropsychology.
- Ability to identify and promote appropriate means of support to carers and staff exposed to highly distressing situations and challenging behaviours.
- Experience of audit and research.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and able to undertake frequent episodes of intense concentration.
- Able to facilitate the integrations of psychological techniques within a neurological environment and identify areas for service development.
- Able to organise and facilitate patient care within a flexible framework using interpersonal skills.
- Facilitate and manage change in a clinical environment effectively.
Desirable
- Experience of teaching, training and/or professional and facilitating clinical supervision.
- Skills in providing consultation to other professionals and non-professional groups.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Doctor of Clinical Psychology as accredited by HCPC including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology.
- Competence in two or more distinct psychological approaches to assessment, formulation and treatment.
- Registration with The Health & Care Professions Council as a Practitioner Psychologist.
Desirable
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Formal training in supervision of other psychologists.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of Neuropsychological assessment and intervention with neurological conditions/acquired brain injury.
- Possess communication skills to convey sensitive information.
- Significant experience of representing psychology within the context of multi-disciplinary care.
- Ability to work cohesively with a wider MDT.
- Able to use clinical judgement to assess clinical risk and patient safety.
- Possess and apply advanced range of psychological theories in the areas of health psychology, clinical psychology counselling psychology and Neuropsychology.
- Ability to identify and promote appropriate means of support to carers and staff exposed to highly distressing situations and challenging behaviours.
- Experience of audit and research.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and able to undertake frequent episodes of intense concentration.
- Able to facilitate the integrations of psychological techniques within a neurological environment and identify areas for service development.
- Able to organise and facilitate patient care within a flexible framework using interpersonal skills.
- Facilitate and manage change in a clinical environment effectively.
Desirable
- Experience of teaching, training and/or professional and facilitating clinical supervision.
- Skills in providing consultation to other professionals and non-professional groups.
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
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).
