Clinical Psychologist 8a: Community Neurology, Stroke, Older Adults (26.25 hours a week)
This part time 8a permanent post provides highly specialist clinical health psychology intervention, including specialist neuropsychological assessment, to adult in/out-patients with highly complex difficulties. Specifically the post provides input for people with neurological conditions, stroke, and older adults with physical health conditions within the acute Care of the Elderly service across Gloucestershire Hospitals.
This includes developing and providing specialist programmes of care and advice at an individual and group level, consultative advice and supervision for colleagues, education of colleagues and service based research. This 8a post consists of 3 sessions of a clinical psychology service to neurology patients with the Community Neurology Service, 2 sessions to stroke inpatients at Cheltenham General Hospital, and 2 session which will be attached to the acute Care of the Elderly service across Gloucestershire Hospitals.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will: Contribute to the psychological assessment and care of individuals with neurological conditions, stroke, and older adults with physical health problems at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital, Cheltenham General Hospital, and in the community.
Duties will include:
* Specialist psychological / neuropsychological assessment and intervention with individuals with stroke / neurological problems / older adults with physical health problems, their families, and the wider MDT involved in their care
* Interdisciplinary working contributing to a coherent goal-directed rehabilitation service
* Establishing and embedding best patient care initiatives
* A commitment to the provision of evidence-based health care is essential as is experience in neuropsychological assessment and the ability to assess creatively and functionally.
* You also require a good understanding of the psychological factors influencing physical health and delivery of health care, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, as well as an appreciation of the need to adjust therapeutic input to take into account the presence of cognitive impairment
* Enthusiasm, commitment and an ability to work as part of a team are essential
An autonomous 8a role across Stroke, Community Neurology, and Older Adult Health Psychology.
An innovative, stimulating and well organised environment - part of a well-established Clinical Health Psychology department employing a range of applied psychologists.
A friendly and supportive team of colleagues, excellent peer support and regular supervision, with an informal and relaxed atmosphere.
A commitment to the training and support of applied psychologists and active involvement in the local clinical doctoral courses.
The post holder will be part of a team of 7 other psychologists delivering a service to neurological rehabilitation in GHNHSFT, a team known for excellent peer support.
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