Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for an 8a (or Preceptorship Band 7) Psychologist to join the Community Stroke ESD team in West Essex. We welcome applications from psychologists who are newly qualified, as well as from those with more experience. The post holder will work with individuals and families post stroke and working alongside a team of dedicated psychologists working in stroke care locally and across the region.The service has been established since 2013 and is seen as integral to the community six week stroke pathway by our partners and ICB leads. The service is embedded in the multidisciplinary stroke teams, Early Supported Discharge Team (ESD) and the community rehabilitation ward, based at St Margaret's Hospital, Epping.
Main duties of the job
The stroke psychology service provides neuro/psychological assessment, one-to-one and group interventions for individuals who have experienced stroke and their families, alongside collaborative work with our MDT teams in joint sessions, consultation and training. Therefore, knowledge and skill in psychological therapy and neuropsychological approaches are fundamental to this post. This will be supported through supervision from a Principal Psychologist and peer relationships in Clinical Health and Older Adults Psychology Services. The post holder will be responsible for ensuring high quality care is delivered in a timely manner in line with client needs, our wider services and national guidance.
In Clinical Health Psychology Services (CHPS) we work in the interface between physical and mental health, which provides unique opportunities for relationship building and service development. In CHPS across Essex, peer support is encouraged and there are other services e.g. Mental Health Liaison, Long COVID, Breathlessness, where psychologists have a range of therapeutic interests; narrative therapy, systemic approaches, acceptance and commitment therapy, motivational interviewing and cognitive behaviour therapy. Collaborative working with peers is supported and has generated innovative and creative projects to date.
About us
We acknowledge there can be commutes within Essex, and that London salaries command inner weighting. However, the Psychological Services Directorate is committed to investing in you as an individual and in your career development. EPUT highly respects and values psychological thinking and we welcome you to join our team.
EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;
- Season Ticket Loans
- NHS discounts for staff
- Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
- Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
- The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
- Day One Flexible Employer
The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please be aware that there is another post in EPUT Stroke Psychology - Vocational Rehabilitation Neuropsychologist (0.4 WTE), job reference number is 364-A-8425-A.
These posts can be applied for separately as part time posts or jointly to form a full time position. If you are interested in both posts please indicate this in your supporting statement.
Professional development is important to us and we have varied CPD opportunities within the service, the wider Trust, and external opportunities. This is supported by robust supervision and appraisal structure. We want to provide staff with high quality training to meet needs and ensure that we are offering the best possible interventions to the populations we serve.
The Clinical Health Psychology Team has good relationships with local Clinical Psychology doctorate courses. The team contributes to teaching and provide placements for trainees at different stages of training. We work closely with the other psychology services in Essex and Hertfordshire and have regular meetings to provide cohesiveness and support service development as a wider Clinical Health Service. This has allowed us to develop cross specialty groups and be able to share skills and knowledge, driving our services forward.
For an informal conversation about this post please contact Dr Amy Bartlett, Head of Clinical Health Psychology on amy.bartlett4@nhs.net/07507773397.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please be aware that there is another post in EPUT Stroke Psychology - Vocational Rehabilitation Neuropsychologist (0.4 WTE), job reference number is 364-A-8425-A.
These posts can be applied for separately as part time posts or jointly to form a full time position. If you are interested in both posts please indicate this in your supporting statement.
Professional development is important to us and we have varied CPD opportunities within the service, the wider Trust, and external opportunities. This is supported by robust supervision and appraisal structure. We want to provide staff with high quality training to meet needs and ensure that we are offering the best possible interventions to the populations we serve.
The Clinical Health Psychology Team has good relationships with local Clinical Psychology doctorate courses. The team contributes to teaching and provide placements for trainees at different stages of training. We work closely with the other psychology services in Essex and Hertfordshire and have regular meetings to provide cohesiveness and support service development as a wider Clinical Health Service. This has allowed us to develop cross specialty groups and be able to share skills and knowledge, driving our services forward.
For an informal conversation about this post please contact Dr Amy Bartlett, Head of Clinical Health Psychology on amy.bartlett4@nhs.net/07507773397.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Completed Doctoral Level Training with HCPC equivalence
Desirable
- Completed additional training in specialism related to the post
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Has worked as psychologist in the NHS or equivalent healthcare setting
- Have experience in delivering more than one psychological therapy
- Has skill in delivering neuropsychological assessment
- Demonstrates a willing to work with MDT professionals
Desirable
- Has skills in being able to work with people who have experienced an ABI
- Demonstrates further training in knowledge and skill in therapeutic approaches relevant to the post
- Demonstrates skills in training and/or research
Engagement
Essential
- Demonstrates a desire to work with people who have experienced an ABI
Desirable
- Demonstrates holistic view of role - looking at mental health, cognitive health, social wellbeing and physical health,
- Demonstrates willingness to notice and work with difference and diversity
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Completed Doctoral Level Training with HCPC equivalence
Desirable
- Completed additional training in specialism related to the post
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Has worked as psychologist in the NHS or equivalent healthcare setting
- Have experience in delivering more than one psychological therapy
- Has skill in delivering neuropsychological assessment
- Demonstrates a willing to work with MDT professionals
Desirable
- Has skills in being able to work with people who have experienced an ABI
- Demonstrates further training in knowledge and skill in therapeutic approaches relevant to the post
- Demonstrates skills in training and/or research
Engagement
Essential
- Demonstrates a desire to work with people who have experienced an ABI
Desirable
- Demonstrates holistic view of role - looking at mental health, cognitive health, social wellbeing and physical health,
- Demonstrates willingness to notice and work with difference and diversity
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
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).
