Band 8a Highly Specialist Clinical Psychologist in Neuropsychology

Birmingham Community Health Care Nhs Foundation Trust; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Birmingham seeks an experienced Clinical Psychologist with neuropsychology expertise to join their Neuropsychology team. The role includes conducting assessments, formulating treatment plans, and working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary environment. Candidates should possess a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and demonstrate strong communication skills. Opportunities for further training and supervision are provided in this dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Experience in neuropsychology and rehabilitation.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Conduct neuropsychological assessments and interventions.
• Collaborate with team members in rehabilitation efforts.
• Train and supervise other staff members.

Skills

Neuropsychological assessment

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Clinical communication

Psychological intervention

Education

Doctorate in Clinical Psychology

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Psychologist, experienced in Neuropsychology and rehabilitation, to join our Neuropsychology team.

The role will involve neuropsychological assessment and intervention within multidisciplinary neurorehabilitation teams through direct work with patients, families and carers, and through supporting the work of multidisciplinary colleagues. The post holder will be part of neurorehabilitation services as well as joining a team of Psychologists working within physical health and rehabilitation services.

Key responsibilities include:

• Neuropsychological assessment, formulation and intervention within neurorehabilitation services with patients, families and carers.
• Interdisciplinary working with colleagues to support the progression of rehabilitation interventions.
• Supporting the development of psychologically-informed practice in services.
• Assessment and management of risk.
• Research, audit and evaluation of services.
• Teaching, training and supervision.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to join a vibrant and diverse team in Birmingham, with access to supervision and training to pursue further development in Neuropsychology.

Responsibilities:

1. To provide specialist psychological assessment of clients based upon the appropriate use, interpretation and integration of complex psychological data.
2. Deliver and present highly complex communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues.
3. To formulate and implement plans for the formal psychological treatment and/or management of a client's psychological problems.
4. To be responsible for implementing a range of psychological interventions for individuals, carers, families and groups within and across teams.
5. To evaluate and make decisions about treatment options taking into account both theoretical and therapeutic models and highly complex factors concerning historical developmental processes that have shaped the individual, family or group.

We are committed to integrated, personalised care that is rooted in our local communities, and we have an ambition to deliver outstanding, integrated care as one of the key NHS providers in the West Midlands.