Clinical Psychologist

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust; Croydon; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

A public health service provider in Croydon is looking for an enthusiastic Clinical Psychologist to work within a multidisciplinary team. The successful candidate will focus on neuropsychology, working with patients, families, and consulting with various sectors to provide comprehensive care. This part-time permanent role offers a salary ranging from £53,751 to £68,623 pro rata, including HCAS. Candidates with specific neuro services experience are particularly welcome.

Qualifications

• Registered Clinical Psychologist with specialised knowledge in neurological conditions.
• Experience working with neuro patients and relevant psychological assessments.
• Interest in the QiCN and service development.

Responsibilities

• Provide a specialist Clinical Psychology service for community neuropsychology.
• Meet with patients and families for assessment and care delivery.
• Consult with MDT and external sectors for holistic patient care.

Skills

Experience in mental / physical health

Neuro services experience

Therapeutic interventions (e.g., CBT)

Education

DClinPsych/PsyD in Clinical Psychology

HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist

Job description

This is a broad and varied post which provides an excellent opportunity to develop not only specialist clinical skills but affords the opportunity to develop and strengthen a broader range of skills and experiences. You will be working with patients, families and carers within a specialised and experienced multidisciplinary team based at CNRT/CNRS.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated psychologist with experience of working in mental / physical health and an interest and experience in neuro services. The clinical psychologist is an important part of the MDT and will be expected to meet with patients and families and carers to assess, formulate and provide the delivery of care. Additionally, the role requires consultation and liaison with the MDT, statutory, voluntary and private sectors. The psychology service offers a range of therapeutic interventions for patients including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Compassion Focused Therapy and family work. This is a comprehensive post and mental health, physical health and family work is covered within the role.

We are happy to support candidates on/interested in the QiCN and to provide supervision. There are also extensive opportunities for involvement in service development/research.

Interview Date TBC

Main duties of the job

This is a broad and varied post which provides an excellent opportunity to develop not only specialist clinical skills but affords the opportunity to develop and strengthen a broader range of skills and experiences. You will be working with patients, families and carers within a specialised and experienced multidisciplinary team based at CNRT/CNRS.

Provide a specialist Clinical Psychology service for Community Neuropsychology Rehabilitation Service (CNRS)/ Community Neuropsychology Rehabilitation Team (CNRT) face-to-face, in the community.

NB: Due to the p/t nature of the post and our desire for team unity and collaboration, remote opportunities and flexible working is not possible.

About us

Croydon Health Services provides integrated NHS services to care for people at home, in schools, and health clinics across the borough as well as at Croydon University Hospital and Purley War Memorial Hospital.CUH provides more than 100 specialist services and is home to the borough's only Emergency Department and 24/7 maternity services, including a labour ward, midwifery-led birth centre and the Crocus home birthing team.Purley War Memorial Hospital (PWMH) in the south of the borough offers outpatient care, including diagnostic services, physiotherapy and ophthalmology services run by Moorfields Eye Hospital, alongside an onsite GP surgery.Our experienced staff take care of people of all ages across the borough of Croydon.We are a very close-knit and friendly organisation where everyone of our 3600 members of staff is valued. We strongly believe that our employees are our greatest asset.

Join us and be a part of the team that is making Croydon proud.

Job responsibilities

***Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role in job description and person specification***

Person Specification

Education

• DClinPsych/PsyD in Clinical Psychology
• HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist
• Specialised knowledge of the assessment and treatment of relevant psychological issues in individuals with neurological conditions
• Interest in the QICN

Experience

• Years experience of working with Neuro patients
• Specialised knowledge of the assessment and treatment of relevant psychological issues in individuals with FND

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.

Broad Green Centre, and Working from Home

£53,751 to £68,623 a yearpro rata, per annum, incl HCAS (Outer)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

199-7683836-FM-NP

Job locations

Broad Green Centre, and Working from Home