Assistant Psychologist

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Psychologist to join the Enfield Community Stroke Rehabilitation Team. This newly created post will support the delivery of high-quality neuropsychological assessment and intervention for stroke survivors in Enfield.

The postholder will support and enhance the professional neuropsychological input and psychologically informed care for patients referred to the Community Stroke Rehabilitation Team. This includes providing structured neuropsychological assessment and brief protocol-based interventions under the close supervision of qualified clinical psychologists/neuropsychologists.

You will be based at St Michaels Primary Care Centre in Enfield and seeing patients in their homes and/or clinic.

A car driver with own car for work purposes is essential for this post.

**Please note that due to expected high volume of applications this post will close early once enough applications have been received. **

Main duties of the job

Assessments and brief interventions for mood, adjustment, behavioural and cognitive functioning will be delivered independently but  working according to a plan agreed with a qualified clinical psychologist/neuropsychologist. All clinical activity will be carried out under a matched care model, with responsibilities and level of autonomy clearly defined and regularly reviewed by the supervising psychologist. While assessments and interventions will be delivered independently, these will always follow a formulation and care plan agreed in supervision, and within the scope of competence for a Band 4 Assistant Psychologist.

The postholder will also be working closely in collaboration with the wider multidisciplinary team (MDT) to support psychological elements of patients’ rehabilitation goals. The role will always adhere to Trust and team policies on clinical governance, safeguarding, and documentation.

The post-holder will be expected to produce high-quality documentation  in a timely manner and in accordance with Trust policies and team processes in line with Trust standards.

Wider responsibilities include participation in clinically related administration, routine data collection and service evaluation, and support to audit, teaching and research projects. The postholder will also assist in the development of psychoeducational materials and contribute to local service improvement initiatives.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

See attached documents for full details including job description and person specification documents.