We have an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Psychologist to deliver specialist psychological assessment and interventions with patients receiving care following a stroke.

There are opportunities for both inpatient (hyperacute and acute stroke centre) and outpatient work (Integrated Community Stroke Service ICSS).

Applicants will ideally have some experience of working in neurological rehabilitation settings and show commitment to developing in this specialism. However we are very open to those with transferable skills looking to move to a different speciality and are able to provide training and supervision, as needed.

We also welcome applications from candidates who do not meet the full criteria but would like to be considered for a Band 7 to Band 8A preceptorship. We encourage applications from newly qualified psychologists for full- or part-time hours.QiCN supervision can be provided to those with an interest in developing a career in neuropsychology.

As we are looking to recruit two Clinical Psychologists at this stage with a third post already appointed to, there will be opportunities to form a supportive peer group arrangement.

A site visit can be arranged on request.

Main duties of the job

• To provide a high quality specialist psychology service to adults with stroke in the acute and post-acute stages of recovery.

• To work autonomously within professional guidelines and exercise responsibility for the governance of psychological practice.

• To supervise the assessment and treatment provided by pre-qualification psychologists within the stroke service.

• To undertake consultation, teaching, research and development activity as a major job responsibility.

• To contribute to psychological aspects of policy development within stroke services, supporting the further development of psychological services, accessible to this patient group.

About us

As an organisation, Somerset NHS Foundation Trust offers employees a wide range of benefits including flexible working, NHS pension scheme, generous annual leave allowance and a commitment to career development.

You will be eligible for our Blue Light Card and a wide range of NHS exclusive shopping & leisure discounts.

We are proud of our skilled, diverse workforce and as an inclusive employer we welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Working in Somerset enables you to enjoy the idyllic countryside, areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.

There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable.

Somerset offers the countryside and the cosmopolitan - there is truly something for everyone!

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of the main duties and responsibilities, please see separate document for Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Professional qualification(s) conferring eligibility to register with the HCPC

Desirable

• Additional post-qualification training/award relevant to the patient group (e.g. Qualification in Clinical Neuropsychology)

Experience

Essential

• Significant pre- or post-qualification experience working clinically with stroke survivors
• Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, particularly neurological conditions, across the whole life course and presenting with the full range of clinical severity in community settings
• Experience of exercising full clinical responsibility for clients' psychological care and treatment

Desirable

• Experience of supervising and overseeing the work of Trainee Clinical Psychologists and/or Assistant Psychologists
• Experience of group-based interventions in a stroke service

Communication

Essential

• Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, sensitive and contentious information to patients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS
• Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups

Employer details

Employer name

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Williton Community Hospital

North Road

Williton

TA4 4RA

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