Practitioner Psychologist, Neuro-rehab Unit

Job summary

We are seeking an experienced, enthusiastic HCPC Registered Practitioner Psychologist with Neuropsychology expertise to provide in to the specialist Neuro Rehabilitation Unit (NRU) based at Neath Port Talbot Hospital. The post holder will be expected to provide a clinical service to people on the ward and to their families/carers, using their neuropsychological assessment, formulation and neuro rehab skills. They will work collaboratively with Multi Disciplinary staff on the unit and Community Teams across the Swansea Bay and Hywel Dda regions to help ensure continuity of care for this group of people who will transition into community. The post holder will join a team of Medics, Nurses, Physio, OT and SLT. The NRU provides rehabilitation to people post traumatic and acquired brain injury.

Main duties of the job

The role will involve direct clinical work with people on the unit and their families. There will also be opportunities for indirect work including consultation, MDT discussions and formulation, training and staff interventions including reflective practice groups. The post holder will have the opportunity to demonstrate outcomes and contribute to the wider HB rehabilitation framework initiative led by therapies and health sciences.

The post holder will join a friendly and supportive network of psychologists working in a range of specialties across Mental Health, Learning Disabilities and Physical Health.

About us

We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.

As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.

You might be a nurse ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.

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Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.

If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery,with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.