Specialist Clinical/Counselling Psychologist (Neurorehabilitation)NHS

Job summary

We'redelighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a Band 8a Clinical Psychologist in Neuropsychology to join our Community Based Neuro Rehabilitation Team in Berkshire.

This specialist role offers the opportunity to work with adults living with a range of neurological conditions, including ABI, stroke, MSand functional neurological disorders, helping themmaximiseindependence,wellbeingand quality of life.

You will join a highly regarded multidisciplinary teamcomprisingClinical Neuropsychologists, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Speech and Language Therapists,Nursesand Rehabilitation Assistants. Working across community neurorehabilitation and Early Supported Discharge for Stroke pathways, you willprovide highlyspecialist neuropsychological assessment,formulationand intervention, whilst contributing to service development,teachingand supervision.

Based primarily in Reading/West Berkshire, the role includes work across community settings and patients' homes, with flexibility to support services across Berkshire asrequired. We offer a supportive and collaborative environment with excellent opportunities for professional development, clinicalsupervisionand continuing specialist neuropsychology training.

We are looking for an enthusiastic,motivatedand innovative psychologist with a strong interest in neurological rehabilitation, and a passion for delivering person-centredcare.

Main duties of the job

• Provide highlyspecialist neuropsychological and psychological assessment for adults withacquiredbrain injury, stroke, progressive neurologicalconditionsand functional neurological disorders.
• Develop and implement evidence-based psychological and neuropsychological interventions for cognitive,emotionalandbehaviouraldifficulties.
• Provide formulations and specialist consultation to multidisciplinary colleagues to support rehabilitation planning and patient outcomes.
• Undertake risk assessment and contribute to risk management planning for patients with complex presentations.
• Work closely with patients, families,carersand partner agencies to support holistic rehabilitation and adjustment to neurological conditions.
• Deliver specialist adviceregardingcognitive functioning, capacity, adjustment, emotionalwellbeingandbehaviouralmanagement.
• Provide supervision, consultation, teaching and training to multidisciplinary staff and trainees whereappropriate.
• Lead and contribute to audit, service evaluation,researchand quality improvement initiatives within the service.
• Participate in service development and support the ongoing growth and innovation of community neurorehabilitation services across Berkshire.
• Maintainhigh standardsof clinical record keeping, governance and professional practicein accordance withHCPC,BPSand Trust standards.

Job description

The must haves for this role:

• Post-graduate doctoral qualification in Clinical Psychology (or equivalent qualificationrecognisedby the BPS).
• HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist.
• Experience ofspecialist psychological assessment and intervention with adults with complex health or neurological conditions.
• Excellent communication,consultationand multidisciplinary working skills.
• Experience ofworking autonomously whilst contributing effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Evidence of continuing professional development and commitment to evidence-based practice.
• In order tomeet the criterion of being able to travel independently between locations to fulfil the requirements and duties of the position, the post holder willbe requiredto be a car driver with a full licence and access to a car for work purposes

For further information about the role, please seeattachedjob description and person specification.

We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.

Werecommitted to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.

We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have.Pleasedonthesitate to call the team on 0118 904 3440 or [email protected], who will be delighted to help.

If you feel you meet you the majority of the requirements for this role and you would like to discuss your position further please do contact us. E.g. you are moving from a band 7 to an 8a role currently

Pleasenote,if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

About us

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