Practitioner Psychologist, Neuro-rehab Unit
We are seeking an experienced, enthusiastic HCPC Registered Practitioner Psychologist with Neuropsychology expertise to provide in to the specialist Neuro Rehabilitation Unit (NRU) based at Neath Port Talbot Hospital. The post holder will be expected to provide a clinical service to people on the ward and to their families/carers, using their neuropsychological assessment, formulation and neuro rehab skills. They will work collaboratively with Multi Disciplinary staff on the unit and Community Teams across the Swansea Bay and Hywel Dda regions to help ensure continuity of care for this group of people who will transition into community. The post holder will join a team of Medics, Nurses, Physio, OT and SLT. The NRU provides rehabilitation to people post traumatic and acquired brain injury.
Main duties of the job
The role will involve direct clinical work with people on the unit and their families. There will also be opportunities for indirect work including consultation, MDT discussions and formulation, training and staff interventions including reflective practice groups. The post holder will have the opportunity to demonstrate outcomes and contribute to the wider HB rehabilitation framework initiative led by therapies and health sciences.
The post holder will join a friendly and supportive network of psychologists working in a range of specialties across Mental Health, Learning Disabilities and Physical Health.
Job responsibilities
The job will involve a range of responsibilities and ways of working, as detailed in the job description attached to this advert. Please note that this is a generic job description for an 8b Practitioner Psychologist that can be applied to this speciality area.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Doctorate in Psychology or equivalent
* HCPC Registrant
* QCIN
Experience
* NRU Experience
Skills
* Teaching Training Supervision
* Supervising other staff
* Confident, Competent in Autonomous working in Challenging Environments
* Welsh Speaker
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.
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Salary
£54,550 to £73,379 a year per annum pro rata
Reference number
130-PST018-0325
Job locations
Neuro Rehab Unit, Neath Port Talbot Hospital
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