Consultant Psychologist
Reference
PRI93083
Location
Burton Park, Warwick Road, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 0RD
Priory Group Division
Healthcare
Salary
£51,750 (£5000 Welcome Bonus)
Hours
22.5
Vacancy Type
Permanent - Full Time
Job Advert Location Description
About Burton Park:
Burton Park is a 50-bed neurobehavioral rehabilitation hospital specialising in care for patients with acquired brain injury (ABI) and neuro-progressive conditions. Our dedicated multi-disciplinary team includes professionals from psychology, nursing, occupational therapy, speech & language therapy, physiotherapy, social work, and medicine. As a member of the Independent Neurorehabilitation Providers Alliance (INPA), Burton Park is committed to providing exceptional care.
Job Advert Role Description
Role Overview:
As a Consultant Neuropsychologist, you will:
1. Provide clinical leadership and oversee the specialised neurobehavioural rehabilitation programme.
2. Deliver clinical neuropsychology services across our three wards.
3. Engage and contribute to local and National professional networks.
4. Build and maintain positive relationships with service commissioners.
5. Assess the suitability of referrals to the service.
6. Oversee the collection and analysis of clinical outcome measures (e.g., SASBO, MOAS), identifying areas for improvement in our therapeutic programmes.
7. Supervise and provide specialist training to the multidisciplinary team, including Assistant Psychologists.
8. Foster a research culture within the service.
Professional Qualifications & Memberships:
9. Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (BPS accredited and HCPC approved) or equivalent.
10. HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist.
11. Chartered Member of the BPS.
12. Post-doctoral training in clinical neuropsychology and inclusion on the BPS Special Register of Clinical Neuropsychologists is preferred.
13. Experience in neuropsychology will be considered for psychologists qualified in other disciplines.
Professional Competencies & Experience:
14. Proven experience delivering clinical neuropsychology in neurobehavioral rehabilitation for individuals with ABI and challenging behaviour.
15. Strong advocate of neurobehavioral rehabilitation.
16. Advanced skills in assessing, formulating, and evaluating complex cases, including managing multifaceted information collaboratively with service users and the multidisciplinary team.
17. Ability to produce clear, accurate formulations to inform management plans and ensure consistent, psychologically driven care.
Personal Skills & Qualities:
18. Ability to positively influence a range of internal and external stakeholders to promote Brain Injury Services.
19. Capable of working with Service Leads to set standards, produce recommendations, and communicate effectively with the wider care team.
Working Arrangements:
We offer flexible working arrangements to cover the contracted 22.5 hours per week, typically spread over three days.
Join us at Burton Park and make a meaningful impact in the field of neurorehabilitation. Apply today to be part of our dedicated team.
Closing Date
31/10/2024