We are keen to recruit an enthusiastic and committed Clinical or Counselling Psychologist who shares a passion for the needs of older people and those under the care of Memory Services. There is funding for 0.7 WTE if the postholder has expertise in both older adults mental health and a Qualification in Clinical Neuropsychology (QiCN) and is able to provide this specialist neuropsychology supervision to the staff in the Memory Service. We welcome candidates who have expertise in either domain but the post would be offered at 0.6 with the other session held back to fund supervision in the other area. NELFT offer excellent development opportunities including high quality supervision, and opportunities for research.
Main duties of the job
The Psychological Professional Lead for Older Adults and Memory Services will provide clinical leadership to all psychological practitioners working in the care pathways. They will lead in consultation, supervision, teaching, and training of staff and play a key role in audit and evaluation. In close collaboration with the Deputy Director of Psychological Professions, the post holder will be actively involved in continuous improvement and development of these pathways across the Trust. Working closely with the neuropsychological lead, they will also be responsible for governance of the psychological and cognitive screens, treatments and systematic outcome measurements across the Memory Service and ensure that a high quality, timely, accessible and evidence-based psychological service is available to all service users who need it, in line with NICE guidelines, national targets and Trust policies.
NELFT NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health and community services for over 4.9 million people living in the London Boroughs of Waltham Forest, Redbridge, Barking and Dagenham, Havering, and across Essex. We work to ensure our patients, their friends and family, feel confident that their health needs are well met. With an excellent reputation for research and development, our skilled health professionals are at the cutting edge of evidence-based innovation, opening up the possibilities for better ways of working and delivery of care.
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Psychological Professional Lead in Ilford employer: NELFT North East London Foundation Trust
NELFT NHS Foundation Trust is an exceptional employer, dedicated to fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment that aligns with our core values of kindness, respect, and community engagement. Located in the vibrant areas of Barking and Dagenham, Havering, Redbridge, and Waltham Forest, we offer our employees ample opportunities for professional growth through ongoing training and development, as well as the chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of over 4.9 million people. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking organisation that prioritises innovation in mental health care and values the contributions of every team member.
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NELFT North East London Foundation Trust Recruitment Team
