Clinical / Counselling Psychologist (Development Role)

Thisis an exciting opportunity for a psychologist to undertake a development rolein our neuropsychology pathways providing a direct clinical offer and alsohelping shape psychological provision. We offer excellent supervision andsupport from a Consultant Neuropsychologist. The job is full time, but parttime hours would be considered. You will have experience in neuropsychological assessment. We are looking forsomeone who enjoys MDT working with lots of opportunities to providesupervision, consultation and training. This would include developing psychological and cognitive skillsfor the staff team in line with a matched care approach. The neuropsychology servicesits within Community Care Psychology, a large and supportive psychology teamwhere there are lots of development opportunities and CPD. We have previouslysupported people to complete their QICN as well other trainings ( CAT). To find out more please contact .,

• Providing neuropsychological assessments andinterventions for peoplewith acquired and neurodegenerativebrain injury, including FND, and their families and contributing to aculture of support and collaboration both in the service and with partner. Interventions may involve family members andcarers and include liaison and consultation.
• Active contribution to MDTs : providing casediscussion and care planning with an emphasis on sharing biopsychosocialformulations and evidence based interventions
• Contributing to audit, research and servicedevelopment
• Providing formal and adhoc supervision toother staff, including trainees as well as providing teaching and learningopportunities.
• Providing clinicalexpertise and leadership in the psychological and cognitive needs of peoplefollowing a stroke and ABI and their families and contributing to a culture ofsupport and collaboration both in the service and with partner agencies.
  
  Experience
Essential
• Experience required specific to the role and clinical area
• Experience of multi-agency and multi-disciplinary working
• Experience of conducting clinically relevant research
• Significant experience of supervised practice including working with families and care organisations
• Experience of assessing and providing a wide range of psychological interventions to a wide range of patients presenting with a full range of clinical severity
• Experience of exercising clinical responsibility for a patients psychological care and treatment
Additional Criteria Essential
• Able to meet the travel requirements of the post
Desirable
• Previous publications in either peer reviewed academic or professional journal and / or books, BSc / BA Honours degree at 2 : 1 or above in Psychology
• Post graduate Doctorate in Clinical / Counselling Psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996) as accredited by the BPS
• Evidence of regular continuing professional development through further professional training and experience, as required by the
• HCPC and the BPS
• Eligible for registration as a Chartered Psychologist (Clinical or Counselling) by the BPS
• Registered with HCPC as a Clinical / Counselling Psychologist
• I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.
Knowledge Essential
• Knowledge required specific to the role and clinical area
• Well-developed psychometric assessment skills
• Advanced theoretical and applied knowledge of psychological approaches and assessment for people with psychological problems, including specialised psychological assessments and interventions
  
  At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust,we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitalsand community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental healthand learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people ofall ages, experiencing both physical and / or mental health conditions from over100 sites. We will support you to thrive; offer flexibleworking options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions,and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We valuediversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures,and ethnicities. What we offer;
• 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to33 days with long service
• Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you workunsocial hours
• Flexible and agile working opportunities
• Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
• Wide range of supportive staff networks
• Health and wellbeing opportunities
If you would like to know more, please visit ourwebsite.