Job summary
If you're an experienced Neuropsychologist who's looking for something more, more time, more opportunities and more reward, choose a career with Inspire Neurocare.
Our vision is to ensure that our residents will always feel at the heart of what we do and to exceed the expectations all stakeholders. We will be acknowledged as the best provider of Neurological care and inspire the best people to come and work with us be excellent and never want to leave.
Working with the Therapy team, the Neuropsychologist will be responsible for the delivery of Psychological and Neuropsychological assessments and interventions to adults with acquired brain injury and progressive neurological conditions. You will be leading the multidisciplinary Inspire Neurocare team, under the supervision of the Clinical Lead to ensure the systematic provision of a high-quality specialist Neuro-psychology service to residents,
This role is ideal for a established and specialist Neuropsychologist or a Clinical Psychologist with a strong knowledge of Neurological practices that can assess, evaluate, diagnose and treat residents with Neurological injuries or disorders.
This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of Neuropsychological care within an innovative and forward-thinking environment where we recognise that everyone is different and people's rehabilitation goals and measure of success are different too. If you're as committed to our cause as much as we are then we would to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
To ensure the systematic provision of a
high-quality specialist neuro-psychology service to residents, day service and
community clients when required
About us
Join us at Worcester's most stunning care service
Our bespoke Neurocare and Rehabilitation services are provided in an elegant home-from-home environment, and are designed around the needs and goals of each person. We do not place a limit on the possibility of recovery; we understand that every person is different.
Our specialist service in Worcester is a stylish, modern environment which opened in 2020. In a quiet residential location, it is surrounded by peaceful gardens and pathways. Up to 43 people enjoy spacious ensuite rooms, comfortable shared lounge and dining areas, sleek glass balconies looking onto the Brook, and a state-of-the-art physiotherapy gym.
As residents and family members tell us, it has everything that would be on your wish list for a perfect environment for recovery, and its a great place to work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
What you'll be doing
- You will conduct and develop a range of complex Neuropsychological assessments and evaluations, implement relevant interventions and develop rehabilitation programmes of residents that have brain, stroke and spinal cord injuries, complex neurological disorders and progressive neurological conditions.
- You will be required to use your skills communicate sensitive and sometimes challenging information to residents, their relatives, their support workers/carers and friends ensuring that you manage adverse reactions safely.
- You will give expert neuro-psychological advice and support to other professionals, helping with residents' diagnoses and treatment plans, so you can make informed decisions that consider complex factors.
- You will be required to undertake risk assessments relating to cognition and behaviour and devise guidelines and management plans for the rest of the team to follow.
- You will be responsible for providing regular guidance, supervision and support for the Assistant Psychologist and other members of the Therapy team who will also be providing psychologically based treatments to residents.
Job description
Job responsibilities
What you'll be doing
- You will conduct and develop a range of complex Neuropsychological assessments and evaluations, implement relevant interventions and develop rehabilitation programmes of residents that have brain, stroke and spinal cord injuries, complex neurological disorders and progressive neurological conditions.
- You will be required to use your skills communicate sensitive and sometimes challenging information to residents, their relatives, their support workers/carers and friends ensuring that you manage adverse reactions safely.
- You will give expert neuro-psychological advice and support to other professionals, helping with residents' diagnoses and treatment plans, so you can make informed decisions that consider complex factors.
- You will be required to undertake risk assessments relating to cognition and behaviour and devise guidelines and management plans for the rest of the team to follow.
- You will be responsible for providing regular guidance, supervision and support for the Assistant Psychologist and other members of the Therapy team who will also be providing psychologically based treatments to residents.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Extensive, demonstrable experience working in a Clinical setting preferably with a focus on Neuropsychology.
- Strong experience in working with individuals who have complex, specialist needs that require regular review.
- Have an understanding of the statutory duties of local government in social care.
- Experience working with individuals with acquired or traumatic brain injuries and have an understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with neurological problems is preferred.
- A compassionate nature and commitment to make a real difference to the lives of our residents.
- Excellent communications skills, a great attitude to teamwork and a desire to lead on person centred resident care.
Qualifications
Essential
- A recognised degree in Clinical Psychology, Neuropsychology or a related field.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Extensive, demonstrable experience working in a Clinical setting preferably with a focus on Neuropsychology.
- Strong experience in working with individuals who have complex, specialist needs that require regular review.
- Have an understanding of the statutory duties of local government in social care.
- Experience working with individuals with acquired or traumatic brain injuries and have an understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with neurological problems is preferred.
- A compassionate nature and commitment to make a real difference to the lives of our residents.
- Excellent communications skills, a great attitude to teamwork and a desire to lead on person centred resident care.
Qualifications
Essential
- A recognised degree in Clinical Psychology, Neuropsychology or a related field.
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.
