Clinical Psychologist - Brain Injury

Main area Brain Injury Rehabilitation Grade Band 8a Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 22.5 hours per week (9am -5pm , working days negotiable) Job ref 270-TF675-ACS-C

Site Isebrook Hospital Town Wellingborough Salary £53,755 - £60,504 per annum, pro-rata Salary period Yearly Closing 04/07/:00

Job overview

The Community Brain Injury Service aim to work alongside people with brain injury to improve quality of life through provision of a high-quality multidisciplinary service with emphasis on an individualised, patient-centred goal planning approach. We are looking for a Clinical Psychologist who is passionate about working with people with brain injury to join our small team.

The role provides a variety of responsibilities with the team psychologists providing psychological therapy for mood related issues as well as specialist neuropsychological assessment/intervention and wider multidisciplinary work. Experience of working within brain injury rehabilitation or other neuropsychology services would be advantageous but not essential, although some experience of neuropsychological assessment is required. The post would be equally suitable for an enthusiastic candidate with an established background in psychological therapies who would like to further develop their skills in neuropsychology and neurorehabilitation. The desire to undertake further accredited training in Clinical Neuropsychology would be supported and we have been successful in obtaining funding for both the Knowledge and Practice dimensions of the QiCN over the last three years.

This is a band 8a role, but consideration will be given to candidates with less experience to work towards progressing from Band 7 to Band 8a through a preceptorship scheme with agreed development objectives over a specified period.

Main duties of the job

You will provide psychological and neuropsychological assessment as well as therapeutic interventions. The role provides the opportunity to work with varied conditions and clinical presentations including difficulties with mood, adjustment, cognitive impairment and changes in behaviour following brain injury. You will also be a source of psychological expertise within the wider MDT, supporting psychological formulation of service users' experiences. You will supervise an Assistant Psychologist and have the opportunity to supervise Trainee Clinical Psychologists.

We view continual development as key to providing the highest quality care. As a member of the team you will be encouraged to contribute to service development and to take forward new projects. You will also be part of the wider network of Psychologists who work in a variety of specialities in the Trust, providing access to a robust clinical governance structure as well as a varied program of CPD.

Due to the nature of the service and the geographical area covered, a full UK driving license and access to a vehicle for work purposes will be essential for this role.

Working for our organisation

NHFT is an integrated primary care and mental health Trust, providing physical, mental health and specialty services in both hospital settings and out in the community. Because we put the person at the centre of all we do, we focus on delivering care that is as easy to access as possible. This means many of our services can be provided at home, work or in schools.We also provide health services to various prisons and detention centres in Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire.

NHFT promotes a culture of learning to improve the care and safety of our patients and staff, which focuses on people who enable our Trust to be 'outstanding' by supporting opportunity, innovation, development and growth.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the 'About You' Section of the document.

Person specification Qualifications

• Doctoral qualification in Clinical Psyhcology
• Qualification in Clinical Neuropsychology (QiCN)
• Post-Doctoral Training in relevant specific psychological therapies

Experience

• At least 2 years post-qualification experience as a Clinical Psychologist
• Experience of brain injury rehabilitation
• Experience in neuropsychology
• Experience of working with people with long-term physical health conditions

Skills

• Excellent written commuication skills

values

• Clear passion for and interest in working in brain injury rehab / neuropsychology

By completing an application you are giving authorisation for the transfer of your data. In submitting an application form, you authorise us to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Electronic Staff Record (ESR) Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process. Including factual reference, occupational health clearance and statutory and mandatory training records and full service history.

You must ensure that your application, including supporting statements and behaviour examples, are truthful and factually accurate. Please note plagiarism can include presenting the ideas and experience of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own.

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Please submit your application as soon as possible; due to the high volumes of applications we receive we reserve the right to close any adverts before the closing date once we have received sufficient applications.

We are an equal opportunities employer, which aims to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons from all backgrounds.

All roles are subject to the home office immigration rules and therefore eligibility must meet certain requirements for any sponsorship to be considered. Please visit the government website for more information regarding eligibility,

At NHFT we support many of our colleagues to work flexibly and we will consider requests for flexible working from day one. For this role, we are open to discussing a range of options including flexible hours, agile/home working, compressed hours and part time hours. Please have a conversation with the recruiting manager about the flexibility you need and we will promise to explore what is possible with you.

Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible.

All posts that are engaged in a regulated activity will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and a DBS re-check on a three yearly basis whilst employed in such a role. Staff employed in these posts will therefore be asked to register with the DBS Automatic Update Service upon receipt of their DBS certificate and must update yearly , the annual fee will be reimbursed subject to Trust policy. For further information please visit: DBS Update Service: applicant guide - GOV.UK ()

Please note if a DBS is applicable for the position then a charge will be deducted from your first salary or upfront cost if a staff bank position.

Please note that all new starters to the trustare subject to a probationary period.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Dr Michelle Read Job title Consultant Clinical Psychologist/Clinical Lead Email address Telephone number