Highly Specialist Clinical Psychologist

NHS; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is seeking a Clinical Psychologist to join its Integrated Stroke Early Supported Discharge and Community Neuro Rehabilitation Service. The successful candidate will provide specialist psychological support and management for patients with neurological conditions. Required qualifications include doctoral training in clinical psychology and current HCPC registration. Flexibility and teamwork are essential, as well as experience in neurorehabilitation. The role involves both clinical practice and supervision of junior staff.

Qualifications

• Post-doctoral training in specialized areas of psychological practice is desirable.
• Experience of working in a community Neuro Rehabilitation service is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist psychology for the service using evidence-based practice.
• Deliver specialist psychological programmes to support patients.
• Supervise junior staff and students.

Skills

Experience with adults with neurological conditions

Teaching and training skills

Ability to work flexibly as part of a team

Education

Post-graduate doctoral level training in clinical psychology

Current HCPC registration

Job description

Overview

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

The service develops high standard neuropsychology provision within a countywide setting, delivering care across patient homes, wards and via virtual consultations. The successful candidate may be required to provide clinical cover across the county and should have access to a car for work purposes.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist psychology for the Stroke Early Supported Discharge and Community Neuro Rehabilitation Service, using evidence-based practice and ensuring effective, appropriate clinical care.
• Deliver specialist psychological programmes to support patients with complex needs; manage a clinical caseload across Cambridgeshire.
• Work autonomously within a multi-professional team (including Psychology Assistants, OTs, Physiotherapists, SLTs, Specialist Nurses and Rehabilitation Assistants).
• Conduct holistic specialist assessments using advanced clinical reasoning and a range of data sources (psychological and neuropsychological tests, self-report measures, rating scales, observations, and interviews).
• Identify patient needs, agree goals and provide appropriate psychological interventions for individuals, carers, families and groups; refine formulations across explanatory models.
• Evaluate treatment options with consideration of theoretical models and multi-modal assessments; formulate and implement plans for cognitive, behavioural and/or emotional management.
• Provide specialist neurological advice to the MDT, service users and others regarding changes to care plans and patient progress; ensure care complies with Trust and HCPC guidelines and national/local standards.
• Ensure accurate and timely written records; coordinate case conferences to support integrated care and planning.
• Supervise junior staff and students; support and educate peers, non-registered staff and band 7/6/5 therapists as appropriate.
• Be actively involved in training and teaching to achieve competencies and be accountable for delegated caseloads held by non-registered staff within the team.
• Build and maintain relationships with referring services to facilitate appropriate referrals; participate in duty processes to prioritise timely assessments.
• Work in various community settings, including lone working; travel as required with a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Qualifications

Essential

• Post-graduate doctoral level training in clinical psychology (or equivalent) as accredited by the BPS, including modules in psychopathology, clinical psychometrics, neuropsychology, and two or more psychological therapies; lifespan development.
• Current HCPC registration.
• Professional knowledge in Neuro Rehabilitation including Stroke rehabilitation; theoretical study and experience in Neuro Rehabilitation; evidence of CPD.
• Ability to work flexibly as part of a team; good time management and prioritisation skills.
• Physical ability to drive and travel across the locality (must have access to a personal car).

Desirable

• Post-doctoral training in additional specialized areas of psychological practice; current BPS registration.
• Extensive experience of working in a community Neuro Rehabilitation service.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with adults with neurological conditions across a range of severities.
• Experience of teaching, training and professional/clinical supervision.
• Post-graduate clinical experience in varied settings, including community and cross-service work.

Desirable

• Extensive experience in a community Neuro Rehabilitation service.

Other requirements

• DVLA reciprocal arrangements note: see DVLA guidance as applicable.
• Disclosure and Barring Service check may be required.
• UK registration and sponsorship information as applicable.

Employer details: Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust. Address: City Care Centre, 88 Thorpe Road, Peterborough, PE3 6DB. Website: cpft.nhs.uk.