Clinical Psychologist
| Posting date: | 23 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | £43,742.00 to £50,056.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £43742.00 - £50056.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 07 May 2024 |
| Location: | Liverpool, L9 7LJ |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9160-469900 |
Summary
Role summary Job summary: To provide clinical and neuropsychological input for patients with complex rehabilitation needs as a part of the Cheshire and Merseyside Rehabilitation Network (CMRN). To conduct specialist neuropsychological and psychological assessments with patients and manage own specialist caseload. To deliver evidence-based interventions based upon clinical formulation. To engage in effective MDT working and provide consultation and support to other clinical members of the team, where required. To work autonomously within the professional guideline and undertake regular supervision, with the opportunity for clinical supervision of others. Key responsibilities Clinical To possess knowledge and skills of a range of psychological theories in the area of neuropsychology and clinical psychology. To apply clinical skills to assess, formulate, treat and evaluate a range of neuropsychological and psychological difficulties. To provide interpretation of a range of neuropsychological and psychological assessment measures in relation to work with complex neuropsychological difficulties. To provide group psychoeducation or intervention with specific patient groups. To provide a high standard of care to a personal caseload of patients who have a neurological condition, acquired brain injury or other complex injury. To work in collaboration with members of multidisciplinary teams, members of other disciplines and outside agencies. To receive regular clinical supervision. Communication To possess developed communication skills to convey highly complex and sensitive information clearly and effectively, both written and verbal forms to patients, families, carers, MDT members, professionals from other disciplines, outside agencies and general practitioners. To possess developed communication skills to facilitate work with patients some with complex physical, sensory, communication, intellectual or behavioural difficulties. To possess relevant clinical skills to manage potentially hostile or challenging behaviours exhibited by patients, family members or carers. Teaching/training Provide clinical supervision for assistant psychologists and/or volunteers, as required/appropriate. To support colleagues in supervising specialist placements for trainee clinical psychologists. To support in the delivery of training on a variety of neuropsychological and psychological topics for team members and other professionals. To undertake training as necessary, in line with the development of the post, alongside adhering to Trust mandatory training requirements. Research, audit and governance There may be an opportunity to undertake clinically relevant research and audit. To participate in the evaluation of clinical interventions to determine effectiveness. To maintain and promulgate the highest standards of clinical record keeping and exercise professional self-governance in accordance with professional codes of practice of the British Psychological Society, HCPC and Trust policies and procedures. Administration To maintain clinical records to agreed standards. To maintain all records of activity according to specific criteria. Propose changes to policy and procedure. Other To maintain specialist clinical academic knowledge through CPD activity. To attend regular meetings and presentations relating to service. Make full use of IT packages and Trust databases (reasonable adjustments will be made for employees who ate unable to comply due to sensory impairment). To ensure day to day activities embrace sustainability and reduce environmental impact where feasible. To perform any other reasonable duties of a similar kind, appropriate to the grade, which may be required by the Principal Clinical Psychologist/Consultant Psychologist/Rehab Network Manager.