Job summary We are looking for a motivated clinical psychologist to be an integral member of our dynamic Community Neurological Rehabilitation Team covering the South areas of West Sussex (including Worthing, Shoreham, Lancing, Henfield). You will be part of a small specialist clinical psychology service led by a Senior Clinical Psychologist across SCFT Neurological teams. The role is based in Worthing with some travel expected across the area. Sessions can be delivered through a combination of face-to-face, telephone and video consultations, as clinically appropriate. The role is part time. Main duties of the job To work as a core member of the multidisciplinary neurological rehabilitation team Carrying a clinical caseload and ensuring the provision of a high quality specialist neuropsychology service to adults living with a neurological condition and to their carers Offering specialist advice and consultation to patients' psychological care to non-psychologist colleagues and to non-professional carers Providing consultation, training, and support to the MDT and to other professionals working with people with neurological conditions. To receive supervision from a senior Clinical Psychologist specialising in Neuropsychology. Potentially offering supervision to Graduate Psychologists, Assistant Psychologists, Trainee Clinical Psychologists and working together to develop the service. To work autonomously within professional guidelines and exercise responsibility for the systematic governance of psychological practice. To utilise research skills potentially for audit, policy and service development and research. To propose and implement policy changes within the Community Neurological Rehabilitation Team. The post holder is expected to drive between visits using their own car and will be required to travel to other office/ hospital based locations across the Trust for meetings, training and supervision. About us We are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex. Our 6,000 staff serve a population of 1.3 million providing essential medical, nursing, and therapeutic care to adults and children. Our Trust vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community, helping people plan, manage, adapt to changes in their health, supporting avoidable hospital admissions and reducing hospital stay times. We have opportunities for everyone across our wide variety of services including medical, clinical, support and corporate services. Why work for us? Positive 2023 NHS Staff Survey results, scoring highly in compassionate culture & leadership, and staff wellbeing support Variety of working environments across the community, in patients' homes, within our community hospitals and bases across the county Supportive flexible working patterns such as: part time, flexi time, annualised hours, and flexi retirement options Excellent training and development opportunities Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove and Brighton EMBRACE, Disability and Wellbeing,LGBTQIA and Religion Spirituality and Belief staff networks Level 3 accredited Disability Confident Leader, committed to creating inclusive workplaces Veteran Aware Trust, achieving accreditation from Veterans Covenant Healthcare Alliance (VCHA) Located in stunning Sussex, with easy access to the South Downs and the coast Access to a wide range of benefits and discounts for NHS staff Date posted 19 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £53,755 to £60,504 a year per annum pro rata for this part-time role Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 150-DD1518-CC Job locations CNRT South Southfield House 11 Liverpool Gardens Worthing BN11 1RY Job description Job responsibilities 1. Assesses and treats own specialist caseload of clients and maintains associated records.2. Provides, develops, and manages highly specialist interventions.3. Clinically supervises assistant psychologists as well as potentially graduate psychologists and doctoral trainees.4. Works in the community with individuals, families, and other teams and services involved.5. Co-ordinates provision of a specialist service and provides specialist advice and consultation to other professions and carers. Please see attached Job Description for further details on the role. Job description Job responsibilities 1. Assesses and treats own specialist caseload of clients and maintains associated records.2. Provides, develops, and manages highly specialist interventions.3. Clinically supervises assistant psychologists as well as potentially graduate psychologists and doctoral trainees.4. Works in the community with individuals, families, and other teams and services involved.5. Co-ordinates provision of a specialist service and provides specialist advice and consultation to other professions and carers. Please see attached Job Description for further details on the role. Person Specification Qualifications Essential oA Post graduate doctoral level training in clinical psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996) as accredited by the BPS, including models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology oHCPC Registration as a Clinical Psychologist. Desirable oSpecialist training relevant to neuropsychology Experience Essential oAssessed experience of working as a qualified clinical psychologist at a specialist level within neuropsychology oWell established knowledge and skills in using a broad range of advanced assessments and tests relevant to neurological clients. oSubstantial experience of providing psychological and neuropsychological interventions to adults with progressive and/or acquired neurological conditions Skills Essential oKnowledge of the theory and practice of highly specialised psychological therapies and assessment methodologies relevant to psychology and neuropsychology oSkills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups Other requirements Essential UK driving licence and car driver with access to a car for work purposes. Person Specification Qualifications Essential oA Post graduate doctoral level training in clinical psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996) as accredited by the BPS, including models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology oHCPC Registration as a Clinical Psychologist. Desirable oSpecialist training relevant to neuropsychology Experience Essential oAssessed experience of working as a qualified clinical psychologist at a specialist level within neuropsychology oWell established knowledge and skills in using a broad range of advanced assessments and tests relevant to neurological clients. oSubstantial experience of providing psychological and neuropsychological interventions to adults with progressive and/or acquired neurological conditions Skills Essential oKnowledge of the theory and practice of highly specialised psychological therapies and assessment methodologies relevant to psychology and neuropsychology oSkills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups Other requirements Essential UK driving licence and car driver with access to a car for work purposes. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust Address CNRT South Southfield House 11 Liverpool Gardens Worthing BN11 1RY Employer's website https://www.sussexcommunity.nhs.uk/work-with-us/ (Opens in a new tab)