Job summary
An exciting and
rare opportunity has arisen to join the STEPS team as a Clinical Psychologist.
We have created a unique environment that enables people to access a wide range of therapies, specialist robotic and VR rehabilitation equipment, and medical specialists all under one roof. This includes access toConsultantsin rehabilitation medicine; spinal injuries, amputations, and pain management. We have an extensive team of clinical professionals, and the psychological therapies team includes two experienced clinical neuropsychologists, a neurologic music therapist, an art psychotherapist and solution focused hypnotherapists.
We believe it is important to care for not only our clients but their families too, we provide advice and education about their injuries or conditions. We work alongside other professionals and organisations helping our clients, this includes the NHS, solicitors, barristers, case managers, insurance companies, prosthetic and orthotic specialists, universities, and experts in rehabilitation technology.
We have a dedicated
psychology space, our garden room which is set in the beautiful STEPS gardens
and has been created with input from our psychology team.
Psychology is
highly valued as part of the interdisciplinary team (IDT), and STEPS
Rehabilitation is IDT led with access to psychiatrist and rehabilitation
consultants. This post provides the opportunity to work with medico legal case
managers and solicitors.
Main duties of the job
STEPS is actively
wanting to support career development in specific therapies including EMDR, CBT
or ACT with the potential to progress on the QICN journey with the support of 2
experienced clinical psychologists with extensive experience in neuropsychology
and trauma.
There are also
opportunities to develop skills in supervision, leadership, research, teaching
and training and service development.
You will have good
access to a range of the latest of neurological tools on site as well as the
opportunity to explore the benefits of rehabilitation technology such as the
Mindmaze Mindpod.
All relevant
training will be offered as necessary and further CPD opportunities are
encouraged including conference attendance.
Clinical
supervision will be offered by one of the Senior Clinical Neuropsychologists
within the team.
The post is open to
clinical psychologists who are due to qualify or have experience equivalent to
a band 7 and offers career progression equivalent to a band 8a once
competencies applicable to that grade and job description have been met.
This post would
suit those who have an interest in neurorehabilitation and complex trauma and enjoy
working with individual from the age 16 across their life span as part of an
interdisciplinary team.
About us
STEPS Rehabilitation opened in May 2017 by founders, directors (and family)Jules Shiel-Boulger,Toria Chan, andRay Boulger.STEPS deliver intensive and ongoing rehabilitation for people recovering from brain injury, spinal cord injury, strokes, and complex trauma injuries, enabling them to reach their full potential and to rebuild their lives.
STEPS is a specialist rehabilitation facility, able to deliver high-quality care from a range of medical and rehabilitation professionals. Our purpose-built premises in Sheffield, South Yorkshire is home to a 23 bedroom, residential and day rehabilitation facility.STEPS has been designed to feel non-clinical, comfortable, and homely.
Mission
Our mission is to achieve the very highest
levels of recovery by providing first-class therapies that are delivered by a
specialised and motivated team of professionals and carers.
STEPS is a leading, multi-award winning specialist centre for neurological and
complex trauma rehabilitation for individuals 16 years or over, serving
clients from all over the UK and beyond. Our reputation for excellence had
developed year on year and as a result we have had the opportunity to present
nationally and internationally about the work we are doing.
STEPS offers a wide
range of development opportunities and is committed to the career development
of its team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a clinical psychologist the role will assist in the delivery of a service to individuals who have experienced life changing injury or illness.
You will be involved in all aspects of the neurorehabilitation and complex trauma programmes as delivered by an extensive, committed, and friendly interdisciplinary team.
This will include:
Exercising expert clinical judgement based on the highest standards of evidence-based practise you will provide highly-specialist psychological assessment, formulation and intervention while working collaboratively with non-psychologist colleagues and external professionals where appropriate.
Using formal testing measures including a range of cognitive assessments to better understand a clients presentation.
Supervision of an assistant psychologist.
Contributing psychological opinion in a range of different meetings relevant to the client's needs
You will also have the opportunity to be involved in shaping the future of the service with client pathway development.
You will work autonomously, being professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of your clinical work and care, adhering to professional guidelines, the HCPC Code of Conduct and the and STEPS policies and procedures.
You will have the opportunity to contribute to developing research capacity and skills within the service
To offer consultation, supervision and training when required by other team members involved in the psychological, emotional, and behavioural well-being of clients
To continually seek to expand and consolidate clinical skills using training, experience, and supervision.
To communicate in a skilled and sensitive manner, information concerning the assessment, formulation, and treatment plans of clients under your care and to effectively evaluate progress.
To receive regular professional supervision from our senior Clinical Psychologists and where appropriate, other senior clinicians.
To continue to access continuing professional development opportunities in line with agreed targets and agreed personal development plan.
Provide advice and consultation on psychological care to non-psychologist colleagues, and other, non-professional carers, working autonomously within professional guidelines, and the overall framework of the team and STEPS policies and procedures.
You will need to be able to analyse and interpret complex data from a variety of sources including psychological and neuropsychological tests, self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect observation, and semi-structured interviews with clients.
To maintain accurate and detailed records of all interventions using the electronic notes system and other specified systems as applicable.
This Job description is an outline which reflects the present requirements of the post and is not intended to be exhaustive list of duties.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a clinical psychologist the role will assist in the delivery of a service to individuals who have experienced life changing injury or illness.
You will be involved in all aspects of the neurorehabilitation and complex trauma programmes as delivered by an extensive, committed, and friendly interdisciplinary team.
This will include:
Exercising expert clinical judgement based on the highest standards of evidence-based practise you will provide highly-specialist psychological assessment, formulation and intervention while working collaboratively with non-psychologist colleagues and external professionals where appropriate.
Using formal testing measures including a range of cognitive assessments to better understand a clients presentation.
Supervision of an assistant psychologist.
Contributing psychological opinion in a range of different meetings relevant to the client's needs
You will also have the opportunity to be involved in shaping the future of the service with client pathway development.
You will work autonomously, being professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of your clinical work and care, adhering to professional guidelines, the HCPC Code of Conduct and the and STEPS policies and procedures.
You will have the opportunity to contribute to developing research capacity and skills within the service
To offer consultation, supervision and training when required by other team members involved in the psychological, emotional, and behavioural well-being of clients
To continually seek to expand and consolidate clinical skills using training, experience, and supervision.
To communicate in a skilled and sensitive manner, information concerning the assessment, formulation, and treatment plans of clients under your care and to effectively evaluate progress.
To receive regular professional supervision from our senior Clinical Psychologists and where appropriate, other senior clinicians.
To continue to access continuing professional development opportunities in line with agreed targets and agreed personal development plan.
Provide advice and consultation on psychological care to non-psychologist colleagues, and other, non-professional carers, working autonomously within professional guidelines, and the overall framework of the team and STEPS policies and procedures.
You will need to be able to analyse and interpret complex data from a variety of sources including psychological and neuropsychological tests, self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect observation, and semi-structured interviews with clients.
To maintain accurate and detailed records of all interventions using the electronic notes system and other specified systems as applicable.
This Job description is an outline which reflects the present requirements of the post and is not intended to be exhaustive list of duties.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A BPS recognised Degree in Psychology.
- Doctoral qualification clinical psychology.
- HCPC Registration as a Practitioner Psychologist.
- BPS Chartered Psychologist status.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with clients with cognitive deficits.
- Experience of Inter-disciplinary working.
- Experience of the application and use of clinical supervision
- Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course, presenting problems that reflect the range of clinical severity.
- Experience of maintaining high standards of professionalism in a context of highly emotive/ distressing situations.
Desirable
- Experience of working with people who have life-changing injury and trauma
- Experience of the application of clinical psychology in different cultural contexts.
- Experience of groupwork.
- Experience working in private healthcare
- Experience working in the medicolegal sector
Skills & Attributes
Essential
- An understanding of the range of challenges presented to Individuals who have experienced life-changing Injury.
- Ability to empathise and develop good therapeutic alliance.
- Experience and understanding of evidence-based practice.
- Ability to Formulate Complex processes.
- Ability to work within two models of psychological assessment, formulation, and intervention.
- Exceptional communication skills in verbal, non-verbal and written modes.
- Demonstrable skills in teaching and training
- IT Literate
- Evidence of Training in Adult Safeguarding
- Commitment to the provision of the highest standards of clinical care for persons who have experienced life-changing injury.
- Ability to demonstrate an awareness of equality and diversity obligations when delivering care and also towards colleagues.
Desirable
- Experience of applying psychological knowledge in a clinical neuropsychological/neurorehabilitation setting.
- Research skills.
- Knowledge of adult & child protection legislation.
- Awareness of legislation relevant to the clinical area of practice.
- Skills in Psychometric Assessment.
- A Current driving licence
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A BPS recognised Degree in Psychology.
- Doctoral qualification clinical psychology.
- HCPC Registration as a Practitioner Psychologist.
- BPS Chartered Psychologist status.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with clients with cognitive deficits.
- Experience of Inter-disciplinary working.
- Experience of the application and use of clinical supervision
- Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course, presenting problems that reflect the range of clinical severity.
- Experience of maintaining high standards of professionalism in a context of highly emotive/ distressing situations.
Desirable
- Experience of working with people who have life-changing injury and trauma
- Experience of the application of clinical psychology in different cultural contexts.
- Experience of groupwork.
- Experience working in private healthcare
- Experience working in the medicolegal sector
Skills & Attributes
Essential
- An understanding of the range of challenges presented to Individuals who have experienced life-changing Injury.
- Ability to empathise and develop good therapeutic alliance.
- Experience and understanding of evidence-based practice.
- Ability to Formulate Complex processes.
- Ability to work within two models of psychological assessment, formulation, and intervention.
- Exceptional communication skills in verbal, non-verbal and written modes.
- Demonstrable skills in teaching and training
- IT Literate
- Evidence of Training in Adult Safeguarding
- Commitment to the provision of the highest standards of clinical care for persons who have experienced life-changing injury.
- Ability to demonstrate an awareness of equality and diversity obligations when delivering care and also towards colleagues.
Desirable
- Experience of applying psychological knowledge in a clinical neuropsychological/neurorehabilitation setting.
- Research skills.
- Knowledge of adult & child protection legislation.
- Awareness of legislation relevant to the clinical area of practice.
- Skills in Psychometric Assessment.
- A Current driving licence
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
