Senior Clinical Psychologist in Neuropsychology

Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job description

Job summary

We are looking for someone to join our Neuropsychology Service. The post we have available is part-time (2 days a week), working as part of a multidisciplinary team in a Level 2a Specialised Rehabilitation ward at Lincoln County Hospital. We are offering preceptorships from band 7-8a if applicable and would therefore welcome final year clinical psychology applicants and those recently qualified.

We are looking for candidates who share our values of exceptional clinical integrity, creative and critical thinking, and holistic, patient-centred care. We have remarkable staff retention rates with clinicians citing the supportive, cohesive and friendly nature of our neuropsychology team. All team members are guaranteed regular and personalised supervision and development plans.

We encourage interested applicants to contact us on 01522 508323 to discuss further.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be supported to maintain an independent caseload of people presenting with a wide variety of neurological conditions.

Clinical work will include provision of neuropsychological assessment, formulation and intervention, and will include both direct and indirect working in community and inpatient settings.

The post holder will form a crucial part of the neuropsychology team, receiving regular supervision and opportunities for continuing professional development.

About us

Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health services and a number of learning disability, autism and social care services in the county of Lincolnshire. Employing around 2,900 staff, and serving a population of over 768,400, our people lie at the heart of everything we do.

You could be part of a Trust rated by staff as one of the best mental health and learning disability trusts in England. We firmly believe the key to high quality care is a contented workforce. This is reflected in our Care Quality Commission rating of 'outstanding' for well-led and 'good' overall. In the most recent National NHS Staff Survey, our staff rated us as the number one trust nationally for staff morale and one of the top scoring NHS Trusts in the Midlands for being compassionate and inclusive. We're really proud of this!

We offer options for flexible working and provide a wide range of training and promotion opportunities in all professions. We support and celebrate diversity, have active staff networks groups and are always looking at what more we can do to support our staff.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a full list of responsibilities please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification

When completing your application, please demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

• Knowledge of systems, policies and legislation and its implications for both clinical practice and professional management in relation to the client's with acquired brain injury and long term neurological conditions.
• Experience of administering and interpreting a broad range of neuropsychological assessments, paying attention to detail and ensuring accuracy
• Knowledge of psychological interventions and rehabilitation approaches in the treatment of patients with a broad range of neurological conditions.
• Doctoral level knowledge of research design and methodology.
• Evidence of continuing professional development as recommended by the HCPC and the BPS
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• High level of computer literacy (Word, Power Point, Excel, SPSS etc.)

Desirable

• Research publications and/or conference presenting experience

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a neuropsychological setting/with clients with a range of neurological illnesses and injuries
• Experience of working within multi-disciplinary and multi-agency settings
• Knowledge/experience of relevant safeguarding legislation and its implications for clinical practice.
• Working knowledge of psychometrics and research methodology

Desirable

• Experience of working within an inpatient neuro-rehabilitation setting
• Experience of working in the community
• Experience of supervising non-qualified psychologists and other professionals
• Experience in development and planning groups and other therapeutic activities

Qualifications

Essential

• Undergraduate degree in Psychology (2:1 or above)
• Doctoral level training in Clinical Psychology
• Registered member of HCPC
• Additional specialist training related to neuropsychology

Desirable

• Clinical supervision training for doctorate trainees

Special Requirements

Essential

• Ability to travel throughout the county without the use of public transport

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.
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Employer details

Employer name

Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address

Witham Court

Fen Lane, North Hykeham

Lincoln

LN6 8UZ

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