Assistant Psychologist

We have a vacancy for a full time Assistant Psychologist to work on the Broadfield Unit based at the Haywood Hospital. The post is to support the Consultant Clinical Neuropsychologist and the Clinical Psychologist in providing psychological care for patients who have experienced a neurological illness or injury and are receiving specialised rehabilitation in our level 2a unit. The post holder will also be working closely with the wider MDT. The role involves contributing to the assessment, formulation and treatment of patients with significant acquired brain injuries which may result in disorders of consciousness or behaviour that challenges. the wider team in their understanding and management of these difficulties is a key element of this role.

The post is based on a hospital ward, although agile working is expected. The post holder will receive weekly clinical supervision from a Consultant Clinical Neuropsychologist. There is opportunity for teaching, research, clinical audit and CPD.

Core Features Of The Role Will Include

• Working alongside the Consultant, Clinical Psychologist and Multi-Disciplinary Team to provide high quality psychological formulation and intervention for patients requiring specialised rehabilitation
• Providing structured interventions under the supervision of the Consultant Clinical Neuropsychologist
• Working with people who have complex needs which can present/lead to challenging situations or behaviours.
• Administration and evaluation of appropriate assessment and screening tools, outcome measures and cognitive assessments
• Assistance with service development and evaluation
• Previous experience of working with adults with physical, cognitive or mental health problems is essential.
• Previous experience of working in a multidisciplinary team would be an advantage.

As a Trust we remain bold and ambitious with plans for both service and system collaborative transformation over the coming years to improve the health and wellbeing of our local people through high quality care.

We pride ourselves on ensuring our team has their wellbeing put first and as such provide a range of wellness opportunities including flexible working.

We are committed to the Greener NHS national ambition to becoming the world’s first ‘carbon net zero’ national health system by 2045 (Greener NHS (england.nhs.uk). As part of this, sustainability is embedded in our strategy as one of our four key enablers. In order to deliver on this commitment, we recognise that we need a workforce that is as passionate as we are about achieving these goals, for the benefit of our service users, workforce, local communities and the planet alike. For 2024/2025, we have launched our “Proud to be Green” engagement campaign which is aligned to the targets set out in our Green Plan. As a Trust, you can be assured that we will commit to supporting you in working towards our net zero ambitions, set out in our Green Plan, through our sustainability programme”.

The Trust is committed to ensuring that a diverse workforce is representative and inclusive at all levels. We would very much welcome applications from all under-represented groups including women, people with disabilities, people from global majority backgrounds, and those from the lesbian, gay, bi and trans communities.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Gemma Mercer Job title: Consultant Clinical Neuropsychologist Email address: [email protected] Telephone number: 0300 123 1535