Clinical Psychologist in Brain Injury , Band 7 (22.5 hours a week)
This position would suit someone looking to further/develop their skills in neuro-rehabilitation.
The post involves providing an outpatient service to patients with acquired brain injury, including cognitive assessment/rehabilitation and therapeutic input. The work is varied with regular opportunities for joint working and would suit someone who enjoys working closely with a team.
The team includes two Clinical Psychologists; specialist neuropsychology supervision is available.
The post-holder will be part of a supportive multi-disciplinary team in which psychology is well-established. The post-holder will also be part of a large and friendly Clinical Health Psychology Department. The post would be ideally suited to someone looking to develop their career in the health psychology/neurological rehabilitation field. We welcome applications from newly qualified psychologists, as well as those looking to change their area of specialism.
We can offer you a varied and interesting post with regular peer support
The post involves:
- Undertaking specialist neuropsychological assessments to inform rehabilitation
- Psychological assessment and interventions to support mood and adjustment
- Adapting clinical and therapeutic approaches to accommodate cognitive changes as a result of brain injury
- Linking-in and working alongside other providers such as charitable agencies, care and educational staff and other health services and staff
- Providing indirect clinical interventions including training and consultation
- Using knowledge and skills to identify and implement audit, research and service development work as the opportunities arise
- Being involved in the continued professional development and supervision of roles such as Assistant Psychologists and placement students
A supported band 7 role in Brain Injury
An innovative, stimulating and well organised environment – part of a well-established Clinical Health Psychology department employing a range of applied psychologists
A friendly and supportive team of colleagues, excellent peer support and regular supervision, with an informal and relaxed atmosphere.
A commitment to the training and support of applied psychologists and active involvement in the local clinical doctoral courses.
The post holder will be part of a team of 10 other psychologists delivering a service to neurological rehabilitation in GHNHSFT, a team known for excellent peer support.
We can offer you:
- an innovative and well organised environment
- varied working with a supportive multi-disciplinary team
- contact with a range of applied psychologists
- supportive colleagues, excellent peer support and supervision, informal and relaxed atmosphere.
We encourage enquiries and informal visits prior to application. Informal enquiries to Dr Andy Champion (Clinical Psychologist) on 0300 422 8115 (
[email protected]) or Dr Fiona Laver on 0300 422 8111 or 0300 422 5139 (
[email protected]).
See Job Description and Person specification for details, but the role will include therapeutic input (both assessment and intervention), largely on an outpatient basis, with people who have sustained acquired brain injuries.
