Principal Clinical/Counselling Psychologist

Islettechnologies; Exeter; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 61,000

Job description

Principal Clinical/Counselling Psychologist

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Location: Exeter, EX2 5AF & Exeter, EX2 4UD
Salary: £53755.00 to £60504.00
Date posted: 14th March 2025
Closing date: 20th March 2025

Our professional responsibility is to reduce the risk of infection to others as far as possible. Getting vaccinated against diseases that can be passed person-to-person in healthcare settings is part of this responsibility. The Trust will provide advice, guidance and support on vaccinations and access to vaccinations where requested.

Job Description

The ethos of the Mardon Centre for Neuro-rehabilitation is to provide truly joined-up care which brings multiple professions together around each individual who stays in the centre. We take pride in providing individually tailored care in an environment where each profession is valued for the contribution they can bring. We are looking for someone to join the team as a band 8a psychologist to work alongside skilled nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists and speech and language therapists. The psychological work involves neuropsychological and psychological assessments, multi-disciplinary formulation, goal planning, psychological therapy and cognitive rehabilitation for people admitted to the unit with acquired neurological conditions including those with spinal injuries.

Whilst neuropsychological experience is welcomed, it is not essential and we would welcome applications from those with experience in other areas. Experience in in-patient work would be an advantage, as would experience in working with those who have intellectual disabilities, or who exhibit behaviour that challenges. The post will be supervised by a professional lead with experience in neuropsychology and we will support the post-holder to develop the necessary skills in neuropsychological assessment and neuro-rehabilitation.

Interviews will take place on 27th March 2025.

Main Duties of the Job

The principal purpose of the job is to improve the Neuropsychological health & wellbeing of people within the post holder's specialist field of practice. The post is situated within the Clinical Health Psychology and Neuropsychology (CHPN) team in Devon Partnership Trust, but is based wholly within the Mardon Centre for Neuro-rehabilitation.

The Role's Main Tasks Are:

• To ensure the systematic provision of high-quality neuropsychological assessments, psychological therapies and the psychological elements of cognitive rehabilitation programmes as a key component of commissioned Clinical Health Psychology & Neuropsychology Services.
• To regularly attend and contribute to the neuro-rehabilitation service MDT.
• To carry a specialist caseload of patients, providing direct input as outlined above.
• To provide advice and consultancy to patients, their families and carers and professionals.
• To provide staff support, clinical supervision, teaching and consultation for complex and challenging case work.
• To contribute to the development and maintenance of a psychologically informed environment within the neuro-rehabilitation unit.
• To provide behavioural management and support guidelines for the team supporting a patient, where the patient exhibits behaviour that is challenging for staff.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified Clinical or Counselling Psychologist (D.Clin.Psychol. or equivalent) and eligible for Chartered Clinical or Counselling Psychologist Status in the British Psychological Society. Registered with HCPC.

Desirable

• Further training or experience in clinical neuropsychology.

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Broad knowledge of specialist services and of the services in the NHS where psychology is commonly applied.
• Extensive knowledge of the skills, practice and knowledge base of Clinical/Counselling Psychology.
• Knowledge of the policy context of specialist psychological services within the organisation and of clinical leadership arrangements in both mental health and physical health settings.
• Excellent verbal, nonverbal and written communication skills.
• Strong leadership qualities, resilience and ability to handle ambiguity and uncertainty.
• Skills in managing conflict, negotiation and achieving consensus in complex situations in the pursuit of agreed strategic aims.
• Ability to integrate complex data; make highly skilled evaluations and decisions; and take a long-term perspective.
• Ability to work under pressure and cope with deadlines.
• Presentable.
• Clear telephone voice.
• Calm, methodical approach, friendly but concise.
• Good communication skills when presenting / facilitating to varying groups of people.
• Highly skilled in specialist interventions with the client group.
• Advanced psychological assessment and formulation skills including risk assessment.

Desirable

• Project management skills / experience.
• IT Skills.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of work in adult mental health services or in physical health services or agencies and working with people with severe and complex mental health difficulties and comorbid physical health needs.
• Experience of teaching, training and/or supervision.
• Experience in undertaking leadership roles within clinical psychology services in the NHS and in contributing to the development, implementation and evaluation of strategies and clinical policies in multi-disciplinary, multi-agency contexts.
• Experience of clinical neuropsychology assessment and awareness of impact of neurological health conditions or symptoms on presentation.

Desirable

• Experience of working with complex trauma and with systems working around people who have experienced trauma.
• Experience, and/or training in diversity awareness and social inequality.
• Proficiency in both individual and group therapy approaches is desirable.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer Details

Employer Name: Devon Partnership NHS Trust
Address: Wonford House, Dryden Road, Exeter, Devon, EX2 5AF
Employer's Website: https://www.dpt.nhs.uk/

Contact Information

Clinical Service Lead: Dr Annika Amoako