. To carry out service evaluation or service-related research within neurological services under the supervision of a qualified Clinical Psychologist. This may include carrying out literature reviews, planning evaluations, collecting and analysing data & producing written reports. This work involves close liaison with staff within the multidisciplinary team.
A variety of methods of data collection may be required including: neuropsychological psychometric tests, patient observation & completion of questionnaires. To develop and maintain training packs, information leaflets, libraries of equipment and other tasks necessary to the efficient running of the service.. To support the mood and cognition stepped care pathways including the completion of psychometric assessments relating to neurological populations. Assessments may involve: neuropsychological psychometric testing of cognition; patient observations; interviews, questionnaires and designing bespoke behaviour charts; analysing screening tools completed by staff..
To support and carry out patient programmes and interventions relating to neurorehabilitation. To include: cognitive rehabilitation and advice; basic risk assessment, individual sessions; group work and offering psychoeducationalsessions. To attend multidisciplinary team meetings as part of this work. To offer support to family members, carers, health staff and other professionals as appropriate.
To contribute to delivering psychological training to healthcare staff including the preparation of training materials. To promote clinical psychology services by providing relevant information to referrers and commissioners as appropriate.. To be responsible for maintaining a high standard of written and electronic record keeping in line with Directorate; Trust, HCPC standards For more information, please see the attached job description and person specification.
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