Clinical Psychologist in Neuropsychology - Maternity cover

Job overview

We are seeking a clinical psychologist who is keen to work with us for 9 months to cover maternity leave.  The post is based in the 17 bedded  in-patient Buckinghamshire Neurorehabilitation Unit in Amersham Hospital.  You will be joining a supportive and friendly MDT (which includes a 0.5 consultant clinical psychologist and a 1.0 assistant psychologist) that has patient care at the heart of everything we do.  Your work will be 1:1 work with patients and providing support and training to your non-psychologist colleagues.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will provide psychological assessment and interventions to the 17 patients on the unit. This includes  psychological assessment and management of mood, neuropsychological cognitive screening and assessment and cognitive rehabilitation. As part of a collaborative MDT, the applicant will integrate into a wider team and work jointly with a number of other health professionals. Alongside this there will be elements of monitoring and developing different processes within the team, for example goal planning.

This role would suit an applicant who has good experience of working with patients with neurological conditions, and who is interested in developing skills in working with patients with complex cognitive and psychological needs within an inpatient setting.

The applicant will be confident in working with patients with a range of difficulties, physical, cognitive and communication, and be able to demonstrate ability in considering their needs and implementing necessary treatment plans. They will be comfortable in working within an MDT, able to voice psychological opinions and viewpoints while listening to others and working together to achieve the best outcome for the patient.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

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