Elysium Healthcare seeks a part-time Consultant Clinical Psychologist to lead psychological services across two specialist neurological sites, The Dean Neurological Centre and Stanley House. The core of the work is psychological assessment, formulation and intervention for people with complex neurological needs, plus consultation for multidisciplinary colleagues. The post is split across both sites for 22.5 hours a week, with the postholder leading psychological input to the neurorehabilitation pathway. Candidates need HCPC practitioner psychologist registration and Chartered BPS membership.
What the job involves
- Lead on psychological assessment, formulation and intervention for people with complex neurological and neurobehavioural needs
- Act as Lead Psychologist, overseeing the psychological components of the neurorehabilitation pathway
- Provide specialist clinical psychology and neuropsychology expertise across both sites
- Provide expert consultation, guidance and support to multidisciplinary colleagues
- Contribute to complex formulations, treatment planning and risk management
- Ensure therapeutic interventions are underpinned by robust clinical models and evidence-based practice
- Support service development and the strategic growth of neurological services
- Monitor clinical outcomes and demonstrate the effectiveness of rehabilitation programmes through outcome measures and quality improvement
- Take an active role in the Senior Management Team and clinical governance processes
- Work closely with the Care Centre Director and Clinical Director
- Contribute to research, audit and service evaluation activities
- Build relationships with commissioners, referrers and external stakeholders, and support referral assessments
What’s required
Qualifications
- BPS accredited and HCPC approved doctorate in Clinical Psychology or equivalent
- Chartered Member of the British Psychological Society
- Enrolled on the BPS Specialist Register of Clinical Neuropsychologists, or evidence of engagement in achieving this
Registration & licences
- HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist
Experience
- Extensive experience as a consultant with people with acquired and progressive neurological conditions
- Track record of consultation to clinicians, carers, families and other stakeholders
- Routine use of evidence-based practice, including single case experimental design, observational recording and outcome measures
- Track record of applied clinical research
- Successful development of new clinical services for people with acquired brain injury and/or progressive neurological conditions
- Track record of providing training and teaching to others
Skills & knowledge
- Advanced skills to assess, formulate, intervene in and evaluate complex cases, drawing on a range of evidence-based therapies
- Proficiency in key aspects of clinical neuropsychological practice
- Demonstrable clinical leadership and ability to work as a team member
- High-level written and verbal communication skills
Checks & eligibility
- DBS disclosure
Other
- Evidence of engagement in appropriate professional networks
What’s offered
- 25 days annual leave pro rata, plus birthday off
- Option to buy additional annual leave
- Pension contribution
- Life assurance
- Enhanced maternity package
- Career development and training
- 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion
- Subsidised meals and onsite free parking
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