We're delighted 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, MS and functional neurological disorders, helping them maximise independence, wellbeing and quality of life.
You will join a highly regarded multidisciplinary team comprising Clinical Neuropsychologists, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Nurses and Rehabilitation Assistants. Working across community neurorehabilitation and Early Supported Discharge for Stroke pathways, you will provide highly specialist neuropsychological assessment, formulation and intervention, whilst contributing to service development, teaching and supervision.
Based primarily in Reading/West Berkshire, the role includes work across community settings and patients' homes, with flexibility to support services across Berkshire as required. We offer a supportive and collaborative environment with excellent opportunities for professional development, clinical supervision and continuing specialist neuropsychology training.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and innovative psychologist with a strong interest in neurological rehabilitation, and a passion for delivering person-centred care.
Provide highly specialist neuropsychological and psychological assessment for adults with acquired brain injury, stroke, progressive neurological conditions and functional neurological disorders.
Develop and implement evidence-based psychological and neuropsychological interventions for cognitive, emotional and behavioural difficulties.
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, carers and partner agencies to support holistic rehabilitation and adjustment to neurological conditions.
Deliver specialist advice regarding cognitive functioning, capacity, adjustment, emotional wellbeing and behavioural management.
Provide supervision, consultation, teaching and training to multidisciplinary staff and trainees where appropriate.
Lead and contribute to audit, service evaluation, research and quality improvement initiatives within the service.
Participate in service development and support the ongoing growth and innovation of community neurorehabilitation services across Berkshire.
Maintain high standards of clinical record keeping, governance and professional practice in accordance with HCPC, BPS and Trust standards.
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
The “must haves” for this role:
Post-graduate doctoral qualification in Clinical Psychology (or equivalent qualification recognised by the BPS).
HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist.
Experience of specialist psychological assessment and intervention with adults with complex health or neurological conditions.
Excellent communication, consultation and multidisciplinary working skills.
Experience of working autonomously whilst contributing effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
Evidence of continuing professional development and commitment to evidence-based practice.
In order to meet the criterion of being able to travel independently between locations to fulfil the requirements and duties of the position, the post holder will be required to be a car driver with a full licence and access to a car for work purposes
For further information about the role, please see attached job 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.
We’re committed 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. Please don’t hesitate to call the team on 0118 904 3440 or email
[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
Please note, 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.
