Highly Specialist Clinical Psychologist

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust (CPFT); Peterborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider based in the UK is looking for a highly skilled Clinical Psychologist to join their Integrated Stroke Early Supported Discharge and Community Neuro Rehabilitation Service. This exciting role involves managing complex patient cases and working closely with a multidisciplinary team in diverse settings. The suitable candidate should possess excellent clinical skills and a strong commitment to evidence-based practices. Applicants must have access to a car for work purposes and adhere to compliance standards. Join us to make a difference in patients' lives!

Qualifications

• Excellent clinical skills and adaptable in varied settings.
• Access to a car for work purposes.
• Compliance with the specified application criteria.

Responsibilities

• Manage a clinical caseload across the county, providing specialist psychology programmes.
• Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team.
• Provide care in various settings including patient homes and wards.
• Maintain accurate written records and coordinate case conferences.
• Offer specialist neurological advice to the team and service users.

Skills

Clinical skills

Evidence-based practice

Collaborative teamwork

Advanced clinical reasoning

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Clinical Psychologist to join our Integrated Stroke Early Supported Discharge and Community Neuro Rehabilitation Service.

It is an exciting time to be working in the Stroke ESD and Community Neuro Rehabilitation Service as we continue to develop the excellent standard of neuropsychology provision that we offer. I love working as a Clinical Psychologist in the service because the team are skilled and supportive, the rehabilitation our patients receive is excellent, and it makes me proud to be a part of this.

Responsibilities

• Manage a clinical caseload across Cambridgeshire, delivering evidence-based specialist psychology programmes for patients with complex needs.
• Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team, including Psychology Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Specialist Nurses and Neuro Rehab Assistants.
• Provide care in varied settings: patient homes, wards, and via virtual consultations, and offer clinical cover across the county when required.
• Apply evidence-based practice to ensure effective and appropriate clinical care, promote patient independence, and provide holistic specialist assessment using advanced clinical reasoning skills.
• Maintain accurate and timely written records, report issues, and initiate and coordinate case conferences to support integrated care and planning.
• Offer specialist neurological advice to the multidisciplinary team and service users, and communicate changes to current care plans and patient progress.
• Adhere to Trust and HCPC guidelines, demonstrate a strong working knowledge of national and local standards, and use professional judgement to implement best practice and legislation.

Qualifications & Experience

• Adaptable with excellent clinical skills and knowledge.
• Access to a car for work purposes.
• Compliance with the specified application criteria.

Legal and Equality Statements

As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all sectors of the community, particularly from under‑represented groups including disabled people, members of ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.

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Contact

For further details or informal visits contact:
Name: David Rose
Job title: Service Lead
Email: [e-mail]