Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Principal Clinical Psychologist, Nottingham Community Stroke Team
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Clinical or Counselling Psychologist with Interest in Neuropsychology
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical or Counselling Psychologist with an interest in Neuropsychology to join the successful Nottingham Community Stroke Team (CST) on a temporary basis. The post involves working as part of a multidisciplinary community stroke team providing rehabilitation up to twelve months post stroke within patient’s homes. You will take the lead in the provision of psychological care to stroke patients.
About the Role
As a valued member of the MDT, you will provide direct clinical work, consultation and training to staff regarding patients’ psychological/neuropsychological care. You will support stepped care models for mood and cognition. Your supervision will be provided by the Clinical Lead for Neuropsychology (member of the SRCN).
This role is temporary providing maternity cover until the end of May 2027 and would provide an opportunity to gain further experience in Neuropsychology. The role is offered at 0.6 wte 8b, it may also be offered as a secondment. It may be offered at 0.7 wte 8a depending on experience. Experience of working with patients with neurological conditions including neuropsychological assessment is essential. Completion of the knowledge component of the Qualification in Clinical Neuropsychology would be an advantage.
Responsibilities
- Delivery of Specialist Clinical Neuropsychology Service: Provide a high quality, specialist Clinical Neuropsychology service for adults up to 12 months post stroke within their home environment.
- Specialist Neuropsychological Assessment and Therapeutic Service: Provide specialist neuropsychological assessment and a therapeutic service to individuals including cognitive rehabilitation, risk assessment, improving coping and adjustment to living with neurological impairment.
- Implement Care Pathways and Protocols: Implement care pathways and protocols to assess and manage mood and cognition difficulties in accordance with national guidance.
- Liaison with Healthcare Professionals: Liaise with both the associated hospital stroke wards and with colleagues in Primary Care.
- Support CST Team: Support the CST team, offering advice, consultation, training and supervision regarding the neuropsychological assessment and management of stroke.
- Engagement with CPD and Networking: Encouraged to engage with appropriate CPD and networking to ensure best practice.
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Requirements
- Must be an HCPC registered Clinical or Counselling Psychologist.
- Substantive experience of working with people with neurological conditions.
- Completion of the knowledge component of the QiCN as approved by the Division of Neuropsychology would be an advantage.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong working relationships with a range of professionals, patients, and families.
About the Trust
#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.
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We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.
Employee Support
- Variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network.
Health and Wellbeing
- Health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.
Environmental Commitment
- The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment.
Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Dr Dawn Reeve
- Job title: Lead Consultant Clinical Neuropsychologist
- Email address: dawn.reeve@nottshc.nhs.uk
- Telephone number: 0115 9560821
Claire Lee, Community Stroke Team Lead
- Email: claire.lee@nottshc.nhs.uk
- Tel: 07973656678
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