Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Specialist Clinical/Counselling Psychologist (Neurorehabilitation)
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Fixed Term | Maternity Cover | Reading
Clinical Psychologist with an interest in Neuropsychology? Join our specialist Community Based Neuro Rehabilitation Team.
Working within a skilled multidisciplinary team of Clinical Neuropsychologists, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Nurses, and Therapy Assistants, you will support adults living with acquired brain injury, stroke, multiple sclerosis, functional neurological disorders, and other complex neurological conditions.
You will provide specialist neuropsychological assessment, formulation, and intervention, helping individuals maximize independence, wellbeing, and quality of life. You'll also contribute to consultation, supervision, service development, teaching, audit, and research.
Based primarily in Reading, this community rehab-focused role involves working across community settings and patients' homes, with flexibility to support services across Berkshire. We offer a supportive environment with excellent clinical supervision and professional development opportunities.
We also welcome applications from newly qualified Clinical Psychologists with relevant neuropsychology placement experience. Successful candidates may be appointed at Band 7 with appropriate support and development opportunities.
A full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle for work purposes is essential.
If you are enthusiastic, innovative, and committed to person-centred care, we'd love to hear from you.
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Key Responsibilities
- Provide highly specialist neuropsychological and psychological assessment for adults with acquired brain injury, stroke, progressive neurological conditions, and functional neurological disorders.
- Develop and implement evidence-based psychological and neuropsychological interventions for cognitive, emotional, and behavioural difficulties.
- Provide formulations and specialist consultation to multidisciplinary colleagues to support rehabilitation planning and patient outcomes.
- Undertake risk assessment and contribute to risk management planning for patients with complex presentations.
- Work closely with patients, families, carers, and partner agencies to support holistic rehabilitation and adjustment to neurological conditions.
- Deliver specialist advice regarding cognitive functioning, capacity, adjustment, emotional wellbeing, and behavioural management.
- Provide supervision, consultation, teaching, and training to multidisciplinary staff and trainees where appropriate.
- Lead and contribute to audit, service evaluation, research, and quality improvement initiatives within the service.
- Participate in service development and support the ongoing growth and innovation of community neurorehabilitation services across Berkshire.
- Maintain high standards of clinical record keeping, governance, and professional practice in accordance with HCPC, BPS, and Trust standards.
About Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
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Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’re committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we’re committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.
Our Values
- Caring for and about you is our top priority.
- Committed to providing good quality, safe services.
- Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions.
Benefits of Working for Us
- Flexible working options to support work-life balance
- 27 days’ annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
- Generous NHS pension scheme
- Excellent learning and career development opportunities
- ‘Cycle to Work’ and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
- Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
- Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
- Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment, and armed forces community to support equality
- Generous maternity, paternity, adoption, and special leave
- Free parking across Trust sites
Contact Information
For further details or informal visits, contact:
- Name: Lisa Ellis
- Job title: Service Manager Neuro Rehabilitation
- Email address: lisa.ellis@berkshire.nhs.uk
- Telephone number: 0118 904 3440
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