We are looking to recruit an 8B Clinical Psychologist to lead the psychology team working within the Memory Assessment Services and Younger Persons with Dementia Team. The varied role involves leading the psychology team members as well as some direct clinical work. There will be a requirement to work with other statutory services and third sector organisations to build both diagnostic and post diagnostic support services across the county.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work alongside the existing lead psychologist to share supervision and delegated management responsibilities for the MAS & YPD psychology staff. The post holder will work clinically with a small caseload and provide supervision to others. We are keen to recruit someone with experience, specialist knowledge and skills working with neurological and neuropsychological needs. We would especially welcome candidates who have completed the post graduate diploma in Neuropsychology.
About us
NHFT is rated as Outstanding. We are proud of the Psychology provision within the Trust, and feedback has consistently been that we have a well-developed Psychology network in the Trust which offers a strong sense of professional identity, support and strategic influence. Psychology and psychological approaches are highly valued in the Trust, and Psychologists have the opportunity to shape clinical and organisational strategy as well as provide clinical services. As part of the Dementia and Older People's Psychology Service you will be a member of a close knit and supportive team.
We believe that supporting and involving our staff means that they enjoy their work more, and that our clinical services are better as a result. This includes offering relevant training and development opportunities. There are a significant number of psychologists employed within the Trust working across different specialties and there are excellent opportunities for professional development through regular monthly psychology meetings and active peer supervision networks. There is a strong emphasis on co-production in the trust and promotion of trauma-informed approaches in the wider service and across mental health pathways. The Trust enjoys good links with both Oxford and Leicester Doctoral training courses.
Job responsibilities
For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document.
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
* Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration.
* Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, highly technical, and clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS.
* Evidence of continuing professional development as recommended by the BPS/HCPC.
* Supervision skills.
Desirable
* Experience of management and or leadership skills.
* Knowledge of the theory and experience/practice of neuro-developmental diagnostic assessments and interventions.
Qualifications
Essential
* Doctoral level training in clinical psychology.
* Registered with HCPC.
* 4 years post qualification experience.
* Completion of post graduate diploma in Clinical Neuropsychology.
Desirable
* Post-doctoral training in evidence-based specialist psychological therapies.
Experience
Essential
* 4 years post qualification experience working with individuals with complex neuropsychological and/or neurological needs.
* Experience supervising Trainee Clinical Psychologists.
Desirable
* Experience of management and or leadership.
Employer details
Employer name
Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
Address
Isebrook Hospital Wellingborough
Irthlingborough Road
Wellingborough
NN8 1LP
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