Band 8a Clinical Psychologist - North Somerset Memory Services

Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust; Clevedon; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health trust in Clevedon is seeking a Clinical Psychologist to join its Memory Service Team. You will deliver high-quality neuropsychology services, focusing on older adults with cognitive difficulties. The role involves supervising junior staff and working collaboratively in a supportive multidisciplinary environment. Ideal candidates will have relevant experience and a commitment to evidence-based practice.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with older adult individuals with complex cognitive difficulties.
• Strong ability to provide evidence-based neuropsychology services.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality neuropsychology service.
• Conduct neuropsychological assessments and team formulations.
• Supervise Band 7 Clinical Psychologist and Assistant Psychologist.

Job description

Job overview

Come and join our Later Life Therapies Service, working in the Memory Service Team. You will work closely with the Later Life Psychology Lead and other psychologists in the team and supervise the Band 7 Clinical Psychologist and Assistant Psychologist in the Memory Service. You will be joining a supportive team, at an exciting time of change and transformation within our services.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will be highly-motivated to provide a high quality, evidence-based neuropsychology service and will have experience of working with older adult individuals with complex cognitive difficulties.

The memory service has dedicated multidisciplinary clinicians, with opportunities for consultation and training, in the form of specialist neuropsychological supervision and consultation. The provision of neuropsychological assessment and team formulation will be a key part of this role.