Job summary We have an exciting opportunity for an 8a (or Preceptorship Band 7) Psychologist to join the Community Stroke Psychology team in South East Essex. We welcome applications from psychologists who are newly qualified, as well as from those with more experience. The post holder will work with individuals and families post stroke and alongside a team of dedicated psychologists working in stroke care locally and across the region.The service has been established since 2012 and is seen as integral to the community stroke pathways by our partners and ICB leads. The service has grown in this time and alongside outpatient and community work we are embedded in the multidisciplinary stroke teams (Early Supported Discharge Team and the community rehabilitation ward) based at Rochford Hospital in Rochford. The service covers the South East Essex area. Professional development is important to us and we have varied CPD opportunities within the service, the wider Trust, and external opportunities. This is supported by robust supervision and appraisal structure. The post holder will be supervised by the Principal Psychologist in Stroke. Attached to this post is up to £6000 of CPD funding, calculated pro rata, over the course of three years, for a skills specific training need within the service. We want to provide staff with high quality training to meet needs and ensure that we are offering the best possible interventions to the populations we serve. Main duties of the job The psychology service provides neuro/psychological assessment, one-to-one and group interventions for individuals who have experienced stroke and their families, alongside collaborative work with our MDT teams in joint sessions, consultation and training. Therefore, knowledge and skill in psychological therapy and neuropsychological approaches are fundamental to this post. This will be supported through supervision and peer relationships in Clinical Health Psychology Services. The post holder will be responsible for ensuring high quality care is delivered in a timely manner in line with client needs, our wider services and national guidance. The Clinical Health Psychology Team has good relationships with local Clinical Psychology doctorate courses. The team contributes to teaching and provides placements for trainees at different stages of training. In Clinical Health Psychology Services (CHPS) we work in the interface between physical and mental health, which provides unique opportunities for relationship building and service development. In CHPS in South and Mid Essex peer support and collaboration is encouraged and there are other services e.g. Mental Health Liaison, where psychologists have a range of therapeutic interests; narrative therapy, systemic approaches, acceptance and commitment therapy, motivational interviewing and cognitive behavior therapy. About us EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including; Season Ticket Loans NHS discounts for staff Excellent Training facilities and opportunities Buying and Selling annual leave scheme The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work Day One Flexible Employer Join our Staff bank What is Staff Bank? Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times. All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish. If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank. Date posted 14 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £60,504 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time, Job share, Flexible working Reference number 364-A-8304 Job locations Rochford Hospital Union Lane Rochford SS4 1RB Job description Job responsibilities We acknowledge there can be commutes within Essex, and that London salaries command inner weighting. However, the Psychological Services Directorate is committed to investing in you as an individual and in your career development. EPUT highly respects and values psychological thinking and we welcome you to join our team. Please see the detailed job description and service specification attached to this advert. If you would like an informal conversation about this post please contact: Dr Precious Koce, Principal Clinical Psychologist on precious.kocenhs.net/07867 558 371 Dr Amy Bartlett, Head of Clinical Health Psychology on amy.bartlett4nhs.net/07507773397 Job description Job responsibilities We acknowledge there can be commutes within Essex, and that London salaries command inner weighting. However, the Psychological Services Directorate is committed to investing in you as an individual and in your career development. EPUT highly respects and values psychological thinking and we welcome you to join our team. Please see the detailed job description and service specification attached to this advert. If you would like an informal conversation about this post please contact: Dr Precious Koce, Principal Clinical Psychologist on precious.kocenhs.net/07867 558 371 Dr Amy Bartlett, Head of Clinical Health Psychology on amy.bartlett4nhs.net/07507773397 Person Specification Qualifications Essential Completed Doctorate in Clinical Psychology or equivalent Registration Essential Has HCPC registration as a practioner psychologist Engagement & Skills Essential Demonstates interest in working in Clinical Health/Liaison setting Desirable Has had exprience of working in Clinical Health/Liaison setting Demonstrates understanding of the complexities of working in physical health settings Skills Essential Has a least two theraputic modabilites that they are practiced in Desirable Has undertaken further training in theraputic modalties which are appropirate to post Person Specification Qualifications Essential Completed Doctorate in Clinical Psychology or equivalent Registration Essential Has HCPC registration as a practioner psychologist Engagement & Skills Essential Demonstates interest in working in Clinical Health/Liaison setting Desirable Has had exprience of working in Clinical Health/Liaison setting Demonstrates understanding of the complexities of working in physical health settings Skills Essential Has a least two theraputic modabilites that they are practiced in Desirable Has undertaken further training in theraputic modalties which are appropirate to post 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 Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust Address Rochford Hospital Union Lane Rochford SS4 1RB Employer's website https://eput.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)