Queen Elizabeth’s Foundation for Disabled People
Are you a passionate clinical psychologist with experience in neuropsychology? We are looking for someone just like you to join our vibrant multi-disciplinary team at QEF Care and Rehabilitation Centre!
About Us:
Our centre provides top-tier residential care for individuals with complex neurological challenges. We support clients on their journey to independence, whether they’re recovering from a stroke or navigating other neurological pathways.
Main duties of the job
Why You will Love This Role:
1. Make an Impact: Work with a diverse range of neurological conditions, delivering individual, group, and family therapies that truly change lives.
2. Grow with Us: Take advantage of opportunities for professional development, including CPD and expert supervision from seasoned neuropsychologists.
3. Lead and Inspire: Play a key role in training staff and offering consultation, directly shaping the quality of our service.
Your Role:
1. Leadership: You will report to the Psychology Lead and serve as a senior member of our team, guiding and advising professionals, families, and carers.
2. Clinical Excellence: Bring your expertise to the table, providing essential psychological services to those who need them most.
Who Should Apply?
1. Newly Qualified Psychologists: If you have got experience with cognitive difficulties and are eager to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity.
2. HCPC Registered: You must have HCPC registration (or be on track to have it by your start date).
About us
BENEFITS
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing with service)
* Pension and Life Assurance (4 times basic salary)
* Westfield Healthcare Cash back scheme and shopping discounts
* Free on-site parking
* Blue Light Card
* Range of training opportunities provided to ensure career development.
BEING PART OF QEF MEANS
* You are passionate about your area of work
* Being an ambassador of QEF’s Values and Behaviours
* Actively participating in learning, development and feedback opportunities.
* Being an active team player
DISABILITY CONFIDENT EMPLOYER
QEF is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We guarantee to interview all applicants who meet the criteria for a vacancy and to consider each applicant on their ability to do the job.
Please contact HR if you require any reasonable adjustment(s) for the application process or interview stage on HR@QEF.org.uk or on 01372 841 144.
Job responsibilities
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
* To provide a direct psychological service to clients, conducting and interpreting a wide range of assessment procedures.
* To provide therapeutic support to clients through group work and individual sessions.
* To prepare detailed professional reports on client assessment and progress and make recommendations for future provision.
* To direct and supervise the clinical work of junior staff and psychology students in the psychology department.
* To provide staff training/awareness/advice to colleagues on the cognitive, emotional and behavioural implications of acquired brain injury.
* To initiate and engage in formal research projects, publishing as appropriate.
* To conduct analysis of psychology and clinical outcomes as appropriate.
* To support the Psychology team and members of the multi-disciplinary team, as required.
* To advise Head of Clinical Services on the suitability of prospective clients.
* To represent the Service at required meetings both clinical and non-clinical.
* To keep abreast of developments in the field of brain injury rehabilitation.
* To support the team and families in planning discharges taking into account psychological and cognitive needs.
* To assess and manage mental capacity and risk issues as appropriate in collaboration with the Lead Psychologist and wider MDT.
* To support the team in managing the emotional impact of looking after clients with significant cognitive, communication and/or physical difficulties.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Doctoral level training in Clinical or Counselling Psychology
* Up to date HCPC registration or for newly qualified clinical psychologists, due for registration once course is complete
* Professional qualifications and experience in any of the following: Neuropsychology, counselling, psychotherapy, or behaviour management
Experience
* Experience working with people with cognitive impairments
* Experience in the use of neuropsychological assessment to inform care planning
* Experience working with clients whose behaviour challenges
* Experience working with people who have an acquired brain injury or in a neuro-rehab setting
* Experience of assessing and supporting mental capacity
* Experience working with staff teams in a residential setting
* Experience working with families
* Experience facilitating psycho-education or psychological therapy groups
* Experience delivering mindfulness-based interventions
* Experience supervising assistant psychologists
Knowledge and skills
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Competent in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
* Good decision making and problem solving skills
* Able to manage workload independently and work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
* The ability to use and interpret specialist psychological and neuro-psychological assessment materials
* Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups
* High level knowledge of the theory and practice of at least two specialised psychological therapies
* Knowledge of current theoretical models and skills in working with people whose behaviour challenges
* Doctoral level knowledge of research methodology, research design and complex, multivariate data analysis
* Ability to contain, explore and formulate an understanding of high levels of distress
* Evidence of continuing professional development as recommended by the BPS
* Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies with individuals with acquired brain injury
* Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group
* Able to reflect on how one's own issues of difference and diversity influence decision making in clinical practice
* Knowledge of models of cognitive rehabilitation
* Knowledge of theories within health psychology and their application to a neuropsychological setting
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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Queen Elizabeth’s Foundation for Disabled People
£43,742 to £50,056 a year plus excellent benefits
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