Description

• Job title: Senior Practitioner Psychologist (Band 8a).

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• Employer: Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.

• Location: Southfield House, 11 Liverpool Gardens, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 1RY, England, United Kingdom.

• Salary: Advertised at around £57,528–£64,750 per annum (pro rata).

• Employment type: Not specified in the supplied listing.

• Work arrangement: Part-time, 15 hours per week, with hybrid working opportunities, including home-based work, office attendance and visits to patients’ homes.

• Contract: Fixed-term, 12 months (maternity cover).

Job overview:

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Senior Practitioner Psychologist to join its West Sussex Stroke Early Supported Discharge Service. The role involves providing specialist psychological and neuropsychological support to stroke survivors and their families, helping patients leave hospital earlier and continue rehabilitation safely within their homes.

The successful candidate will work within the Community Neurological Rehabilitation Team (CNRT), collaborating with clinical psychologists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists and speech and language therapists. The position combines specialist psychological assessments, therapeutic interventions, clinical consultation and multidisciplinary service development.

Responsibilities

• Conduct neuropsychological assessments for patients experiencing cognitive difficulties following a stroke.

• Provide specialist psychological interventions for individuals with complex cognitive and emotional needs.

• Develop evidence-based therapies to support patients’ mental health and psychological adjustment after a stroke.

• Deliver psychological support and interventions to patients’ families and carers.

• Provide advice and consultation to multidisciplinary professionals on psychological assessments and treatment approaches.

• Support clinical placements and learning opportunities for trainee psychologists.

• Participate in multidisciplinary training sessions to improve staff knowledge and clinical skills.

• Contribute to clinical formulation and rehabilitation planning.

• Participate in service development meetings and quality improvement initiatives.

• Use research, clinical audits and evidence-based practices to improve service delivery.

• Work collaboratively with the wider Clinical Health Psychology team.

• Provide patient-centred rehabilitation through home visits and appropriate telephone or video appointments.

Requirements

• Postgraduate doctoral-level qualification in Applied Psychology approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

• Appropriate UK professional registration with the HCPC.

• Post-qualification experience as a practitioner psychologist.

• Experience in specialist psychological assessment and treatment across community, outpatient, primary care and inpatient settings.

• Knowledge of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and at least two distinct psychological therapies.

• Strong interest and knowledge of neuropsychology.

• Experience supporting patients with complex psychological and clinical needs.

• Understanding of lifespan developmental psychology.

• Knowledge of research methodology, clinical research and complex data analysis.

• Experience working within multidisciplinary healthcare teams.

• Strong communication, consultation, teaching and supervision skills.

• Knowledge of relevant national and local healthcare guidelines.

• Evidence of continuing professional development.

• Experience in community neurorehabilitation and stroke-related psychological care is desirable.

Benefits

• Competitive NHS Band 8a salary.

• Part-time working arrangement of 15 hours weekly.

• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities.

• Opportunity to work within an established multidisciplinary rehabilitation service.

• Regular individual clinical, professional and management supervision.

• Access to continuing professional development and lifelong learning.

• Monthly Clinical Health Psychology professional development sessions.

• Participation in Band 7/8a peer supervision groups.

• Opportunities to share expertise with experienced psychologists and healthcare professionals.

• Exposure to specialist neuropsychology and community rehabilitation practice.

• Supportive working environment that promotes compassion, accountability and professional growth.

• Opportunity to contribute to service improvement and evidence-based healthcare delivery.

How to Apply;

Interested and qualified candidates should:
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