Assistant Psychologist in Neurorehabilitation

An opportunity for a part time Assistant Psychologist has arisen in neurorehabilitation services in The Bassetlaw Long Term Neurological Conditions Team. The post will involve working under the supervision of a qualified Clinical Psychologist as part of a multidisciplinary team in community settings providing rehabilitation to patients with neurological conditions including stroke. The role is temporary up to 31st August 2025, Agenda for Change Band 5. Interviews are to be held face to face on 16.01.25., The main duties of the role will be to implement mood and cognition care pathways in accordance with national guidance including conducting psychometric assessments with patients and guided interventions within their own homes. You will contribute to the provision of training the multidisciplinary team with regard to patients' psychological and neuropsychological wellbeing in order to support a stepped care model.You will support audit activities including gathering outcome information, supporting service evaluation and preparing related reports. You will support service related research as appropriate. The service will be run in line with relevant national guidelines, and you will be encouraged to engage with appropriate CPD plus mandatory training to ensure best practice.You must have a, BPS accredited Psychology Degree Upper Second Class or above, be eligible for Graduate membership of the BPS and experience of working as an Assistant Psychologist under the supervision of a qualified

Clinical Psychologist, You must have experience of working with vulnerable patient populations, ideally with people with neurological conditions. You must have excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong working relationships with a range of professionals, patients, and families.

You must have a full UK driving licence and access to a car for business purposes.

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