The Psychological Medicine , Older Adults and N eurodevelopmental services
(PMOA &NDS ) directorate is pleased to advertis e a Band 8a Highly Specialist Clinical Psychologist p ost based primarily in Lewisham Memory service and providing clinical and supervisory input for all three SLaM Memory Services .
We will also consider applications from newly qualified and recently qualified Clinical Psychologists eligible to occupy the post at band 7 in a preceptorship role.
An applicant appointed to the band 7 preceptorship role will be supported through a preceptorship model that includes a professional and clinical development plan , and ring-fenced time and funding for continuing professional development training. A Preceptorship Clinical Psychologist will be supported to acquire the knowledge, skills and experience that meet the person specifications for the post at band 8a. Where these conditions are met the post holder will be expected to progress to band 8a subject to successful interview.
Please note candidates need to be qualified clinical psychologists (or about to qualify) and registered with the Health & Care Professions Council or clearly state in their application how they are planning to achieve this registration.
The memory services provide assessment, diagnosis, treatment initiation and support planning for individuals presenting with memory problems consistent with a suspected dementia. While we work primarily with people over 65, we assess adult patients of any age and have access to specialist investigations as required . We serve diverse populations and work closely with primary care and voluntary sector agencies in the area.
As the clinical psychologist in the memory service:
You will provide highly specialist neuro psychological and psychological assessments for individuals referred to SLaM memory services .
You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary memory service team which will involve developing effective working relationships with GPs, other professionals and the famil ies and carers of individuals referred to the service
You will play a key role in delivering psychologically informed and culturally competent memory services
You will supervise more junior staff from psychological professions
You will initiate and evaluate service development and evaluation using appropriate methodology e.g. QI which you will share internally within SlaM and externally as presentations and publications.
Flexible working
As one of a small number of Trusts in London we are proud to offer flexible working as part of our new ways of working, and we are happy to discuss flexible working at the interview stage.
About Us
Y ou will join a committed multidisciplinary team which includes psychological professions, psychiatry, nursing, occupational therapy, and social work.
You will be a member of a committed and friendly group of psychologists and psychological therapists who are passionate about working with older people and their families .
South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust operates three memory services, covering the boroughs of Croydon, Lewisham, Lambeth and Southwark.
The post is based in the Lewisham Memory Service at 91 Granville Park (SE13 7DW), a short walk from Lewisham station and shopping centre .
Clinical and supervisory input will reach across the three memory services, and as such, s ome travel to the other memory service sites may be require d .
The Southwark and Lambeth Memory Service is located at 151 Blackfriars Road (SE1 8EL) .
The Croydon Memory Service is based at 122 Selhurst Road (SE25 6LL ) .
