Job summary
Band 8a Clinical Psychologist/ Neuropsychologist 0.6 WTE
We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic and driven individual with experience of working with adults with acquired brain injury. The post is within the Head Injury Therapy Unit which is a well-established community-based brain injury multi-disciplinary neuorehabilitation team.
The post-holder will also be a member of the Department of Neuropsychology of North Bristol NHS Trust at Southmead Hospital. The wider department offers Clinical Neuropsychology services along the entire pathway of care from acute neurosciences through to the community.
It is essential that you hold a postgraduate qualification in Clinical Psychology or Clinical Neuropsychology to Masters or Doctoral level as recognised by the British Psychological Society and/or HCPC. It is expected that you will have completed or enrolled on the knowledge dimension of the qualification in clinical neuropsychology.
You will be expected to travel regularly throughout the locality of the team and therefore access to transport is essential.
If you are interested in learning more about this post, please contact Dr Angelita Cruz (Consultant Neuropsychologist / Clinical Lead) on 0117 414 3280
Please refer to the job description and person specification for additional information about this role.
Main duties of the job
This role requires clinical and professional expertise in order that those with neuropsychology needs resulting from an acquired brain injury benefit from a well-coordinated pro-active, specialist, efficient and effective neuropsychology service as part of their multidisciplinary neurorehabilitation program.
Your main duties will include:
- Undertaking the role of a clinical neuropsychologist / highly specialised clinical psychologist to support the Clinical Lead to plan, co-ordinate, deliver and evaluate the neuropsychology service for patients at the Head Injury Therapy Unit.
- Working as an autonomous highly skilled practitioner to provide specialised neuropsychological assessment, treatment, advise and education for patients with acquired brain injury, carers/ families, and other agencies as appropriate.
- Working in conjunction with the Clinical Lead, taking a lead role in service development and quality improvement projects relevant to this post and to contribute to research as relevant.
Contributing towards continuing professional development, training, advising, and supporting the multi-disciplinary team, as appropriate.
About us
North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.
We commit to treating each patient as an individual with respect and dignity, aiming to deliver excellent clinical outcomes and a first-class experience for everyone who uses our services.
North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.
The postholder will be part of the Department of Neuropsychology, which is a large neuropsychology department providing an array of services within the neurosciences across the pathway of care.The department works in partnership with the University of Bristol in the delivery of Clinical Neuropsychology training.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Clinical
- The post holder will be responsible for providing a comprehensive neuropsychological assessment, rehabilitation and therapy service to the Head Injury Therapy Unit. The post holder is expected to work largely autonomously and at an advanced and specialised clinical level in the provision of service.
- The post holder will liaise directly with colleagues within the service and external agencies regarding the neuropsychological issues and management of patients referred, to include medical colleagues, nursing colleagues, therapists, social services, other government agencies and employers/educational establishments as relevant.
Professional
- The post holder will provide supervision to assistant psychologists and Band 7 Clinical Psychologist.
- The post holder will work closely with the HITU Clinical Lead to develop new and maintain effective approaches to NBTs agenda of improving the patient experience. They will keep up to date with the evidence base for brain injury rehabilitation, advise the Clinical Lead on potential new initiative and treatment approaches, and contribute to in-house multidisciplinary training.
Operational Management
- As a more senior member of the team, the post holder will be expected to contribute to the supervision of more junior staff and to take a significant role in the organisation and management of the service delivered.
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Clinical
- The post holder will be responsible for providing a comprehensive neuropsychological assessment, rehabilitation and therapy service to the Head Injury Therapy Unit. The post holder is expected to work largely autonomously and at an advanced and specialised clinical level in the provision of service.
- The post holder will liaise directly with colleagues within the service and external agencies regarding the neuropsychological issues and management of patients referred, to include medical colleagues, nursing colleagues, therapists, social services, other government agencies and employers/educational establishments as relevant.
Professional
- The post holder will provide supervision to assistant psychologists and Band 7 Clinical Psychologist.
- The post holder will work closely with the HITU Clinical Lead to develop new and maintain effective approaches to NBTs agenda of improving the patient experience. They will keep up to date with the evidence base for brain injury rehabilitation, advise the Clinical Lead on potential new initiative and treatment approaches, and contribute to in-house multidisciplinary training.
Operational Management
- As a more senior member of the team, the post holder will be expected to contribute to the supervision of more junior staff and to take a significant role in the organisation and management of the service delivered.
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.
Person Specification
Education/ Training/ Qualifications
Essential
- Postgraduate qualification in Clinical Psychology or Clinical Neuropsychology to Masters or Doctoral level as recognised by the British Psychological Society and/or HCPC.
- Completion of, or enrolment on, the knowledge dimension of the qualification in clinical neuropsychology.
Special Circumstances
Essential
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the post (i.e., possess a valid driving licence and have access to own transport).
Work Experience
Essential
- Significant supervised practice including adult clinical neuropsychological assessment/rehabilitation
- Experience in assessment of patients with neurological conditions
- Experience in delivering therapeutic interventions to patients with neurological conditions
Person Specification
Education/ Training/ Qualifications
Essential
- Postgraduate qualification in Clinical Psychology or Clinical Neuropsychology to Masters or Doctoral level as recognised by the British Psychological Society and/or HCPC.
- Completion of, or enrolment on, the knowledge dimension of the qualification in clinical neuropsychology.
Special Circumstances
Essential
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the post (i.e., possess a valid driving licence and have access to own transport).
Work Experience
Essential
- Significant supervised practice including adult clinical neuropsychological assessment/rehabilitation
- Experience in assessment of patients with neurological conditions
- Experience in delivering therapeutic interventions to patients with neurological conditions
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).
Additional information
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).
Employer details
Employer name
North Bristol NHS Trust
Address
Head Injury Therapy Unit, Frenchay Beckspool Building
Frenchay Park Road
Frenchay
BS16 1LE
Employer's website
https://www.nbt.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
