Specialist Clinical/Counselling Psychologist

BERKSHIRE HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; Reading; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare trust in Reading seeks a motivated Specialist Clinical/Counselling Health Psychologist to support stroke patients both in Acute Stroke Unit and Outpatient Neuropsychology clinic. The role includes psychological assessments, interventions, and support for families, operating in a dynamic clinical environment. Applicants must demonstrate interest in neuropsychology and a commitment to providing exemplary care. Excellent benefits and professional development opportunities are provided.

Benefits

Flexible working options

27 days annual leave

Generous NHS pension scheme

Career development opportunities

Cycle to Work scheme

Access to wellbeing tools

Retail discounts

Supportive diversity networks

Generous leave policies

Free parking

Qualifications

• Eligible for Band 7 roles with interest in neuropsychology.
• Ability to manage a clinical caseload.
• Experience in neuropsychometric testing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide neuropsychological assessments and interventions to stroke patients.
• Conduct cognitive and mood screenings.
• Offer psychological support for families.

Skills

Neuropsychology

Cognitive screening

Psychological support

Behaviour management

Education

Doctorate in Clinical Psychology

Job description

We would welcome applications from candidates who are eligible for Band 7 roles who can demonstrate an interest in neuropsychology and would be interested in developing towards 8A.

Hours 15 hrs* — Sessions 0.45WTE

Base: Reading, Berkshire

We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Specialist Clinical / Counselling Health Psychologist – to join our Acute Stroke Unit and Outpatient Neuropsychology team.

The successful candidate will be working on the 30-bed Acute Stroke Unit at the Royal Berkshire Hospital main site (0.35WTE) and within our Outpatient Neuropsychology clinic at 25 Erleigh Road (0.1WTE). You will be supported by the Principal Psychologist to manage a clinical caseload and contribute to service delivery.

The postholder will be part of the vibrant and supportive Clinical Health Psychology Service at Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, which also covers ICU, Haematology, Pain, Diabetes, Gastroenterology, Bariatrics, Inpatient Neurorehabilitation ward and Cancer Services.

This exciting role is jointly commissioned by Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust and Royal Berkshire Foundation Trust.

If you would like to discuss this role in more detail prior to application please contact Dr Alan Gray at [e-mail]

You will offer (neuro)psychological assessment and intervention to adults with stroke. This will include undertaking:

• cognitive and mood screening
• more detailed neuropsychometric testing
• brief psychological interventions
• guidance around behaviour management
• assessments of mental capacity
• psychological support for families
• MDT joint-working
• and staff training

There are strong links with the local NHS and independent-sector neuro-rehabilitation units, and with community rehabilitation teams. We have close links with the Oxford doctoral training course in clinical psychology, and there may be scope for joint supervision of Trainee Clinical Psychologists.

In our Outpatient Neuropsychology clinic at 25 Erleigh Road you will provide detailed neuropsychometric assessments of adults with cognitive and emotional difficulties with a suspected neurological aetiology. This includes a wide variety of neurological conditions, including acquired brain injuries, neurological illness, and neurodegenerative disorders.

The goal of your input will be around differential diagnosis, treatment planning, directing patients to appropriate services, and providing guidance around cognitive and emotional rehabilitation.

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’re committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we’re committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.

Our Values At Berkshire Healthcare Are

• Caring for and about you is our top priority
• Committed to providing good quality, safe services
• Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions

Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:

• Flexible working options to support work-life balance
• 27 days’ annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Excellent learning and career development opportunities
• ‘Cycle to Work’ and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
• Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
• Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
• Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
• Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
• Free parking across Trust sites

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Alan Gray Job title: Principle Clinical Psychologist Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 0118 904 7626