JOB PURPOSE

To lead the psychology team and to provide a direct psychological service to clients, carrying out assessments of their needs and abilities and using this information to formulate and monitor appropriate programmes and strategies.

To support staff engaged in the cognitive, physical communication, functional, social and emotional rehabilitation of adults with acquired brain injury and a range of other neurological conditions.

THE OPPORTUNITY

This is an exciting opportunity to lead a small psychology team within our neurological rehabilitation centre. We have a mixed client group which includes people on the sub-acute stroke pathway, people following acquired brain injury or spinal cord injury. The length of stay for our clients varies from 4 weeks to 2 years approximately.

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.

We are able to offer a Tier 2 visa sponsorship for the right applicant

This role is subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks which will include an Enhanced adult barred list check DBS (at the cost of QEF if you are not already a member of The Update Service).

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

• To lead and support the psychology team at CRC
• To provide a direct psychological service to clients and their families at Neuro Rehabilitation Services, conducting and interpreting a wide range of assessment procedures.
• To develop the out-patient service for non-residential clients requiring clinical psychology.
• To provide therapeutic support to clients through group work and individual sessions.
• To prepare detailed professional reports on client assessment and progress and make recommendations for future provision.
• To direct and supervise the clinical work of the clinical staff and students within the centre as appropriate.
• To provide training and consultation to colleagues on the cognitive, emotional, social and behavioural implications of acquired brain injury and to devise, implement and monitor strategies to facilitate learning and management of the behaviour of clients.
• To initiate and engage in formal research projects, publishing as appropriate.
• To conduct analysis of outcomes and participate in service evaluation.
• To support the CRC General Manager, Head of Clinical Services,. the Psychology team and members of the multi-disciplinary team, as required.
• To advise the CRC General Manager and Head of Clinical Services on the suitability of prospective clients.
• To represent the Service at meetings, conferences etc. networking and giving presentations as required.
• To keep abreast of developments in the field of brain injury rehabilitation.
• To provide supervision to less experienced colleagues in Clinical Psychology.

ABOUT YOU

You would be required to have:
• Doctorate level training in clinical psychology / neuro psychology.
• Up-to-date HCPC registration.
• Experience working with people with cognitive impairments.
• Experienced in the use of neuropsychological assessment to inform care planning.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience working with people who have an acquired brain injury / in a neuro-rehab setting.
• Experience working with staff teams in a residential setting.
• Experience working with families.

BENEFITS

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing with service)
• Pension and Life Assurance
• Westfield Healthcare Cash back scheme and shopping discounts
• Free on-site parking
• Blue Light card
• Range of training opportunities provided to ensure career development

BEING PART OF QEF MEANS

• Actively participating in learning, development and feedback opportunities.
• Promoting QEF’s Equal Opportunities policy.
• Being an active team player.
• Being an ambassador of QEF’s Values and Behaviours.

DISABILITY CONFIDENT EMPLOYER

• QEF is proud to be an equal opportunities employer
• We guarantee to interview all applicants who meet the criteria for a vacancy and to consider each applicant on their ability to do the job
• Please contact HR if you require any reasonable adjustment(s) for the application process or interview stage HR@qef.org.uk or 01372841144

FURTHER INFORMATION

• Click HERE for a copy the Job Description and Person Specification.