Neuropsychology Specialist: Stroke Care Psychologist

Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust; Reading; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Reading is seeking a Specialist Clinical/Counselling Psychologist to join the Acute Stroke Unit and Outpatient Neuropsychology team. The successful candidate will carry out psychological assessments and interventions for adults with stroke and neuropsychological conditions. Must have a doctoral qualification in psychology and HCPC registration. Flexible working options and professional development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Flexible working options

27 days' annual leave

Excellent learning and career development

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Qualifications

• Postgraduate doctorate in clinical or counselling psychology.
• Registration with Health Care Professional Council (HCPC) as a Practitioner Psychologist.
• Demonstrable post qualification experience working as a qualified specialist practitioner.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychological assessment and intervention for adults with stroke.
• Conduct cognitive and mood screening assessments.
• Offer psychological support for families.

Skills

Neuropsychology

Psychological assessment

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Doctoral qualification in clinical or counselling psychology

HCPC registration

Job description

A leading healthcare provider in Reading is seeking a Specialist Clinical/Counselling Psychologist to join the Acute Stroke Unit and Outpatient Neuropsychology team. The successful candidate will carry out psychological assessments and interventions for adults with stroke and neuropsychological conditions. Must have a doctoral qualification in psychology and HCPC registration. Flexible working options and professional development opportunities are offered.