Band 8a Clinical Psychologist - North Somerset Memory Services

Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A mental health service provider in England is looking for a Psychologist to join their Later Life Therapies Service. The role involves providing high-quality neuropsychology services, working with older adults with cognitive difficulties, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Applicants should have experience in neuropsychological assessment and supervision. This position promises a supportive environment during a transformative phase within the services.

Responsibilities

• Provide a high quality, evidence-based neuropsychology service.
• Work with the memory service multidisciplinary team.
• Provide neuropsychological assessment and team formulation.

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

• Provide a high quality, evidence-based neuropsychology service and have experience of working with older adult individuals with complex cognitive difficulties.
• Work with the memory service multidisciplinary team, with opportunities for consultation and training, in the form of specialist neuropsychological supervision and consultation.
• Provide neuropsychological assessment and team formulation as a key part of this role.