Senior Stroke Psychologist - Community Wards (Preceptorship at Band 7)

Essex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Rochford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Rochford is seeking a qualified Psychologist to join their Community Stroke Rehabilitation Teams. This role will involve working with individuals and families post-stroke, delivering high-quality psychological care alongside multidisciplinary teams. Opportunities for professional development and flexible working arrangements are offered. The position values collaborative efforts and encourages innovative projects in mental health. Interested candidates are encouraged to contact the Head of Clinical Health Psychology for more information.

Benefits

Season Ticket Loans

NHS discounts for staff

Excellent Training facilities

Buying and Selling annual leave scheme

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Newly qualified or experienced psychologist.
• Knowledge in neuro/psychological assessment.
• Experience in individual and group therapy.

Responsibilities

• Work with individuals and families post stroke.
• Deliver timely, high-quality psychological care.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in rehabilitation.

Skills

Psychological therapy

Neuropsychological approaches

Collaborative working

Cognitive behaviour therapy

Education

Doctorate in Psychology

Job description

A Vacancy at Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

We have an exciting opportunity for an 8a (or Preceptorship Band 7) Psychologist to join the Community Stroke Rehabilitation Wards Teams covering Mid and South Essex population.

We welcome applications from psychologists who are newly qualified, as well as from those with more experience.

The post holder will work with individuals and families post stroke and working alongside a team of dedicated psychologists working in stroke care pathways locally and across the region. Whilst this is a new post, the stroke psychology services have been established since 2013 and are seen as integral to the community and acute stroke pathways by our partners and ICB leads.

The community rehabilitation wards (Rochford and Brentwood) run by multidisciplinary teams and interface with the acute hospital teams and the Early Supported Discharge Team (ESD) based across Mid and South Essex.

The stroke psychology service provides neuro/psychological assessment, one-to-one and group interventions for individuals who have experienced stroke and their families, alongside collaborative work with our MDT teams in joint sessions, consultation and training. Therefore, knowledge and skill in psychological therapy and neuropsychological approaches are fundamental to this post. This will be supported through supervision and peer relationships in Clinical Health Psychological Therapies Services. The post holder will be responsible for ensuring high-quality care is delivered in a timely manner in line with client needs, our wider services and national guidance.

In Clinical Health Psychology Services (CHPS) we work in the interface between physical and mental health, which provides unique opportunities for relationship building and service development. In CHPS across Essex, peer support is encouraged and there are other services e.g. Mental Health Liaison, Breathlessness and Pain Management, where psychologists have a range of therapeutic interests; narrative therapy, systemic approaches, acceptance and commitment therapy, motivational interviewing and cognitive behaviour therapy. Collaborative working with peers is supported and has generated innovative and creative projects to date.

We acknowledge there can be commutes within Essex, and that London salaries command inner weighting. However, the Psychological Services Directorate is committed to investing in you as an individual and in your career development. EPUT highly respects and values psychological thinking and we welcome you to join our team.

Benefits

• Season Ticket Loans
• NHS discounts for staff
• Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
• Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
• The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
• Day One Flexible Employer

Flexible Working

The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment.

Professional Development

Professional development is important to us and we have varied CPD opportunities within the service, the wider Trust, and external opportunities. This is supported by robust supervision and appraisal structure. We want to provide staff with high quality training to meet needs and ensure that we are offering the best possible interventions to the populations we serve.

Team and Training

The Clinical Health Psychology Team has good relationships with local Clinical Psychology doctorate courses. The team contributes to teaching and provide placements for trainees at different stages of training. We work closely with the other psychology services in Essex and Hertfordshire and have regular meetings to provide cohesiveness and support service development as a wider Clinical Health Service. This has allowed us to develop cross specialty groups and be able to share skills and knowledge, driving our services forward.

Contact

For an informal conversation about this post please contact Dr Amy Bartlett, Head of Clinical Health Psychology on [e-mail]/07507773397

This advert closes on Sunday 28 Dec 2025