Assistant Psychologist - Neurological Rehab Service

Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust · Welwyn · £32073.00 to £39043.00 We are looking for an enthusiastic and well-motivated Assistant Clinical Psychologist to work within the Neurological Rehabilitation Service in East & North Hertfordshire. The post holder will work within the Community Neurorehabilitation Team, a multi-disciplinary team comprised of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Speech & Language Therapists, Nurses, Rehabilitation Assistants and Clinical Psychologists. The post holder will work with patients with a range of neurological presentations, such as stroke, multiple sclerosis and Parkinson's Disease from acute hospital and community settings and provide goal-focused rehabilitation. Main duties of the job To undertake appropriate psychological work under the supervision of a qualified clinical psychologist, including protocol-based psychological assessments of patients' mood and cognition. To assist in the formulation and delivery of intervention plans involving the psychological treatment and/or management of a patient's problems. To assist in the development of a psychologically based framework of understanding and care to the benefit of all patients of the service. To work flexibly but in a responsive manner to patient needs as agreed with the supervising Clinical Psychologist and in discussion with the relevant Manager. Team Work To develop and maintain good working relationships with other staff within the service. To attend and contribute to appropriate team and multidiscipline meetings. To be an integrated member of the multi-disciplinary team. Supervision To receive regular clinical supervision, in accordance with professional practice guidelines. To have regular meetings with the supervising Clinical Psychologist in relation to day-to-day management. Communication skills To be able to communicate with a range of people on a range of matters in a form that is appropriate to them and the situation. To be able to communicate effectively using a range of skills to manage barriers to effective communication. Research and service evaluation To utilise theory and evidence-based literature and scientific research to support evidence-based practice in clinical work. To undertake research and provide research advice to other staff undertaking research and audit-based activity. The post is 0.5 WTE (18.75 hours per week over 3 working days), for a fixed term contract of twelve months. The post-holder will be based at Danesbury Rehabilitation Hospital, Welwyn and will be expected to travel across the East and North of Hertfordshire. The salary for this post is £32,073 to £39,043 a year pro rata.