Clinical / Counselling Psychologist (Development Role)

This is an exciting opportunity for a psychologist to undertake a development role from Band 7 to 8a in our neuropsychology pathways providing a direct clinical offer and also helping shape psychological provision. We offer excellent supervision and support from a Consultant Neuropsychologist. The job is full time, but part time hours would be considered. You will have experience in neuropsychological assessment. We are looking for someone who enjoys MDT working with lots of opportunities to provide supervision, consultation and training. This would include developing psychological and cognitive skills for the staff team in line with a matched care approach. The neuropsychology service sits within Community Care Psychology, a large and supportive psychology team where there are lots of development opportunities and CPD. We have previously supported people to complete their QICN as well other trainings (e.g. CAT). To find out more please contact fiona.pipon-young@nhs.net.,

• Providing neuropsychological assessments and interventions for people with acquired and neurodegenerative brain injury, including FND, and their families and contributing to a culture of support and collaboration both in the service and with partner. Interventions may involve family members and carers and include liaison and consultation.
• Active contribution to MDTs: providing case discussion and care planning with an emphasis on sharing biopsychosocial formulations and evidence based interventions
• Contributing to audit, research and service development
• Providing formal and adhoc supervision to other staff, including trainees as well as providing teaching and learning opportunities.
• Providing clinical expertise and leadership in the psychological and cognitive needs of people following a stroke and ABI and their families and contributing to a culture of support and collaboration both in the service and with partner agencies.
  
  At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
  
  Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.
We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working 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 value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities. What we offer;
• 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
• Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
• Flexible and agile working opportunities
• Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
• Wide range of supportive staff networks
• Health and wellbeing opportunities