Job summary We offer a relocation package of up to £8,000 The relocation package is for anyone who would need to relocate in order to take up employment with Cheshire and Wirral Partnership. Terms and conditions apply. The Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Service is looking for a confident, friendly individual who has experience of working with people after an ABI and the passion to support them in managing the aftermath of what can be a life changing event. This is a great opportunity to be part of a dynamic and motivated team while honing your neurological skills in both a community and inpatient setting. You would be joining an established and successful Neuropsychology led service with two 8C Consultants supporting a number of Neuropsychologists and Assistant Psychologists within a multi-disciplinary team. The successful candidate would be part of our Wirral team which offers community based interventions to people who have had an ABI, primarily stroke, and their families. The team also provides an in-reach Neuropsychology service to the stroke and neurological rehabilitation unit at Clatterbridge Hospital. Main duties of the job The ABI Service is looking for someone who is confident in providing neuropsychological assessment and interventions and enjoys working in a multidisciplinary setting helping to guide the person's rehabilitation. They would benefit in having experience of delivering individual therapy that is adapted to the needs of people after an ABI and helping non-psychology team members work with people who have experienced an ABI through consultation and joint working. The successful candidate will be supported to develop their skills in all of these areas, including support to apply for QiCN funding once they have settled into the role. Regular supervision and mentoring will be provided by the 8C Consultant Clinical Neuropsychologist within the ABI service. The team has links with the local Doctorates in Clinical Psychology to provide lectures, mentoring of trainees and placements. On-going continuing professional development is encouraged with practitioners supported to develop their own interests within neuropsychology/ABI. The role offers the opportunity for blended working, including face to face sessions, remote sessions via telephone and video and working from home. It will involve travelling around the Wirral. The role is suitable for an experienced band 7 practitioner looking to develop in their career or someone already in an 8A role who would like to widen their experience in this rewarding specialty. About us CWP provides health and care services for local people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care - including the provision of three GP surgeries. Our aim is to help people to be the best they can be, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We were recently rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission with a Good rating overall. We offer a variety of roles at all levels, so whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, CWP is the right employer for you. CWP are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences. To support this, we offer up to three weeks induction, dependent on role, with our Prepare to Care programme for all new starters. This programme welcomes you to CWP and provides you with information and training to support you in your role. We welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services. Date posted 05 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £53,755 to £60,504 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 373-LD0498 Job locations Acquired Brain Injury Service Clatterbridge Hospital, Bebington, Wirral Wirral CH63 4JY Job description Job responsibilities Please download a copy of the job description for full details. Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values. CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values and Behaviours in their everyday life. Therefore, if you are invited to interview, you will be undertaking a Values Based Interview/Assessment, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it. Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and Behaviours which are the 6 Cs Communication, Competence, Courage, Care, Compassion and Commitment. The supporting information section in your application should therefore reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated behaviours. You will be expected to provide us with examples from work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviour. An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website https://www.cwp.nhs.uk/completing-application-guidance. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email cwp.recruitmentnhs.net or by calling 01244 393100. If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme? Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes. CWP is proud to be an accredited Veteran Aware organisation helping to provide and share best practice in NHS care for our armed forces community. As a veteran aware organisation, CWP is committed to delivering on the principles of the Armed Force Covenant and has a Silver award with the MOD Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (DERS). The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers. Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment.You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16 per year applies. New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above. Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date. If you experience any technical difficulties or need help when making an application please contact our Recruitment Team on 01244 393100. Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon. Job description Job responsibilities Please download a copy of the job description for full details. Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values. CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values and Behaviours in their everyday life. Therefore, if you are invited to interview, you will be undertaking a Values Based Interview/Assessment, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it. Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and Behaviours which are the 6 Cs Communication, Competence, Courage, Care, Compassion and Commitment. The supporting information section in your application should therefore reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated behaviours. You will be expected to provide us with examples from work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviour. An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website https://www.cwp.nhs.uk/completing-application-guidance. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email cwp.recruitmentnhs.net or by calling 01244 393100. If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme? Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes. CWP is proud to be an accredited Veteran Aware organisation helping to provide and share best practice in NHS care for our armed forces community. As a veteran aware organisation, CWP is committed to delivering on the principles of the Armed Force Covenant and has a Silver award with the MOD Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (DERS). The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers. Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment.You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16 per year applies. New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above. Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date. If you experience any technical difficulties or need help when making an application please contact our Recruitment Team on 01244 393100. Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Doctoral or other HCPC recognised qualification in Clinical Psychology. Knowledge to include: models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, 2 or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology as accredited by the British Psychological Society Graduate membership of the British Psychological Society (BPS) Evidence of continuing professional development Desirable Training and qualifications in research methodology, staff training and or other fields of psychology. To have or working towards achieving the British Psychological Society's Qualification in Clinical Neuropsychology or further training / course attendance in relevant areas of psychological practice or at least desire to do so. Evidence of further training, course attendance in relevant areas of neuropsychological practice Experience of providing teaching and training. Experience of contributing to policy and service development. Knowledge and expertise Essential Working as a qualified applied Clinical Psychologist within a multi-disciplinary team context across the 18 age group with a range of clinical severity and across a range of care settings Exercising full clinical responsibility for clients' psychological care within the context of multi-disciplinary team. Highly developed skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management. Highly developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing complex, highly technical and/or sensitive information to clients, carers and other agencies. Highly developed skills in providing information to other groups both professional and non professional Teaching, training and clinical supervision Desirable A good working knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised neuropsychological rehabilitation, including ways of working with people with complex disability in a rehabilitation setting A good working knowledge of legislation in relation to ABI/stroke client group and mental health Experience of liaison with other health professionals. Experience of providing teaching and training. Experience of contributing to policy and service development. Experience Essential Use of a wide range of psychological and neuropsychological assessments and treatments of ABI/stroke clients across a range of community settings Highly developed experience of interdisciplinary working Desirable In-depth experience of ABI dual diagnosis mental health clients in a community setting Experience of forensic services in the community Person Specification Qualifications Essential Doctoral or other HCPC recognised qualification in Clinical Psychology. Knowledge to include: models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, 2 or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology as accredited by the British Psychological Society Graduate membership of the British Psychological Society (BPS) Evidence of continuing professional development Desirable Training and qualifications in research methodology, staff training and or other fields of psychology. To have or working towards achieving the British Psychological Society's Qualification in Clinical Neuropsychology or further training / course attendance in relevant areas of psychological practice or at least desire to do so. Evidence of further training, course attendance in relevant areas of neuropsychological practice Experience of providing teaching and training. Experience of contributing to policy and service development. Knowledge and expertise Essential Working as a qualified applied Clinical Psychologist within a multi-disciplinary team context across the 18 age group with a range of clinical severity and across a range of care settings Exercising full clinical responsibility for clients' psychological care within the context of multi-disciplinary team. Highly developed skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management. Highly developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing complex, highly technical and/or sensitive information to clients, carers and other agencies. Highly developed skills in providing information to other groups both professional and non professional Teaching, training and clinical supervision Desirable A good working knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised neuropsychological rehabilitation, including ways of working with people with complex disability in a rehabilitation setting A good working knowledge of legislation in relation to ABI/stroke client group and mental health Experience of liaison with other health professionals. Experience of providing teaching and training. Experience of contributing to policy and service development. Experience Essential Use of a wide range of psychological and neuropsychological assessments and treatments of ABI/stroke clients across a range of community settings Highly developed experience of interdisciplinary working Desirable In-depth experience of ABI dual diagnosis mental health clients in a community setting Experience of forensic services in the community 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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 Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Address Acquired Brain Injury Service Clatterbridge Hospital, Bebington, Wirral Wirral CH63 4JY Employer's website https://www.cwp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)