Clinical Psychologist in Neuropsychology

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced clinician to join our Neuropsychology team based at the Western Community Hospital in Southampton.

Snowdon Ward is a 14 bedded unit providing multi-disciplinary assessment and rehabilitation to patients with acquired neurological impairments. The post-holder is a key member of the MDT and will provide neuropsychological assessment, formulation and rehabilitation as well as supporting other members of the team to develop a psychological understanding of patients' difficulties. This role is maternity leave cover for 15 hours per week. The post-holder will work primarily with in-patients but on occasion may visit some patients or relatives in their own home and will also provide input for family members.

For further details/queries please contact: Dr Jane McNeil - Consultant Clinical Neuropsychologist Jane.Mcneil2@nhs.net

Main duties of the job

This post is part of the HIOWH NHS Foundation Trust Neuropsychology service. This service focuses on Clinical Neuropsychological assessment and rehabilitation for adults, with an acquired brain injury with cognitive, emotional and behavioural sequelae, living in the community with their partners, family and carers. The service aims to minimise the negative effects of brain injury and to maximise the neuropsychological and emotional functioning of clients referred to the service.

Neurologically impaired clients and their families can be distressed, behaviourally disturbed, disinhibited and contribute to an emotionally charged and stressful environment. Clinical work will involve direct contact with individuals and families going through a range of changes such as possible relationship breakdown; potential loss of employment; family distress; mental health difficulties and challenging behaviours. There is occasional exposure to hostile situations with potential for both physical and verbal aggression. High levels of interpersonal and communication skills are required in addition to being able to maintain a high degree of professionalism under difficult circumstances.

About us

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust provides joined-up mental and physical healthcare for around two million people across our communities. With over 13,000 staff working in the community and local hospitals, we deliver care at every stage of life, helping people live their best and healthiest lives.

Our mental health services include community-based support and early intervention in psychosis (EIP) for both adults and young people, alongside a network of specialist inpatient wards covering forensic, learning disability, eating disorder and older person's care.

We deliver extensive physical health services too, from urgent community response teams helping frail and older patients remain safely at home, to hospitals at home teams providing acute-level care in familiar surroundings. Our neurological services offer rehabilitation and treatment for conditions including Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's Disease, Motor Neurone Disease, Head Injury, Cerebral Palsy and Stroke. Across Hampshire, our community hospitals provide inpatient rehabilitation as a step down from acute care, and our dedicated teams also staff Treetops Sexual Assault Referral Centre in Portsmouth, offering expert, compassionate support.

Everything we do is underpinned by our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect and excellence

Employer details

Employer name

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Western Community Hospital

Walnut Grove

Southampton

Hampshire

SO16 4XE

Employer's website

https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Western Community Hospital

Walnut Grove

Southampton

Hampshire

SO16 4XE

Employer's website

https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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