Job summary
We have an exciting
opportunity for a psychologist/ neuropsychologist to work in our community
neurology team in Worcestershire for 4 days. We would support someone moving from a different specialty or if you are
due to qualify in the next six months. The successful
candidate will support the development of a matched care approach with an emphasis on MDT working and
psychological consultation. They will have experience in undertaking
neuropsychological assessments, delivery of psychological, vocational, and
neuropsychological interventions as well as consultation, teaching and
training. The psychology team is very
supportive and has lots of development opportunities. We are committed to continued professional development and have
previously supported clinicians to complete their QiCN as well as EMDR training
and CAT training. To find out more please
contact Dr Fiona Pipon-Young (fiona.pipon-young@nhs.net Consultant Clinical Neuropsychologist).
Main duties of the job
Providing
neuropsychological assessments and interventions for people following a
neurological diagnosis. Interventions may involve family members and carers and
include liaison and consultation.
Active
contribution to MDTs: providing case discussion and care planning with an
emphasis on sharing holistic biopsychosocial formulations and evidence-based
interventions
Contributing
to audit, research and service development work
Providing
formal and ad hoc supervision to other staff, including trainees as well as
providing teaching and learning opportunities.
Providing clinical expertise and leadership in the psychological and
cognitive needs of people with acquired and neurodegenerative diagnoses and
their families and contributing to a culture of support and collaboration both
in the service and with partner agencies.
About us
At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust,
we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals
and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health
and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of
all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over
100 sites.
We will support you to thrive; offer flexible
working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions,
and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value
diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures,
and ethnicities.
What we offer;
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27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to
33 days with long service
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Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work
unsocial hours
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Flexible and agile working opportunities
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Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
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Wide range of supportive staff networks
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Health and wellbeing opportunities
If you would like to know more, please visit our
website.
We encourage you to read the attached applicant guidance notes.
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pursue our legitimate business interests, for example to request a survey from
you (optional), to support the Trusts understanding of where you gained
interest in working for the Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full detail of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full detail of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge required specific to the role and clinical area.
Experience
Essential
- Experience required specific to the role and clinical area.
- A minimum of 2 years of experience working as a qualified Applied Psychologist within the relevant area
- Sufficient training and experience to be recognised by the appropriate division of the BPS as a suitably qualified psychologist to offer clinical placements to trainee Psychologists.
- Training and experience in the application of psychological knowledge within a number of different specialties
- Experience of assessing and providing a wide range of psychological interventions to patients presenting with the full degree of clinical severity and across a range of clinical mental health presentations
- Experience of conducting clinically relevant research
Desirable
- Experience of teaching and training psychologists in a Psychology doctorate training course
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the post.
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc/BA Honours degree at 2:2 or above in psychology
- Post graduate Doctorate in Clinical/Counselling/Forensic or Health Psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996) as accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS)
- Post qualification training in specific, evidence based techniques for use with clients with complex psychological presentations and/or physical health difficulties, across the age span.
- Evidence of regular further professional training and experience as required by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the BPS
- Eligible for registration as a Chartered Psychologist (Clinical Counselling, Forensic or Health) by the BPS
- Registered with HCPC as a Practitioner Psychologist
- I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge required specific to the role and clinical area.
Experience
Essential
- Experience required specific to the role and clinical area.
- A minimum of 2 years of experience working as a qualified Applied Psychologist within the relevant area
- Sufficient training and experience to be recognised by the appropriate division of the BPS as a suitably qualified psychologist to offer clinical placements to trainee Psychologists.
- Training and experience in the application of psychological knowledge within a number of different specialties
- Experience of assessing and providing a wide range of psychological interventions to patients presenting with the full degree of clinical severity and across a range of clinical mental health presentations
- Experience of conducting clinically relevant research
Desirable
- Experience of teaching and training psychologists in a Psychology doctorate training course
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the post.
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc/BA Honours degree at 2:2 or above in psychology
- Post graduate Doctorate in Clinical/Counselling/Forensic or Health Psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996) as accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS)
- Post qualification training in specific, evidence based techniques for use with clients with complex psychological presentations and/or physical health difficulties, across the age span.
- Evidence of regular further professional training and experience as required by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the BPS
- Eligible for registration as a Chartered Psychologist (Clinical Counselling, Forensic or Health) by the BPS
- Registered with HCPC as a Practitioner Psychologist
- I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.
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).
