About this role
Job summary
This is an exciting service set up to provide psychological input to patients presenting with Stroke and non stroke presentations both in acute and community services.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated psychologist with experience of working in mental / physical health and an interest and experience in neuro services.The clinical psychologist is an important part of the MDT and will be expected to meet with patients and families and carers to assess, formulate and provide the delivery of care. Additionally, the role requires consultation and liaison with the MDT, statutory, voluntary and private sectors. The psychology service offers a range of therapeutic interventions for patients including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, EMDR, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Compassion Focused Therapy, Narrative therapy and family work. This is a comprehensive post and mental health, physical health and family work is covered within the role.
Main duties of the job
This post would be suitable for a fully qualified and experienced Clinical Psychologistwho has the ability to work autonomously within the context of a multi-disciplinary team approach and undertake specific clinical work with patients and their families/carers in response to clinical needs.
Provide a specialist Clinical Psychology service for Acute Neuro Services and Community Stroke Service.
Professional supervision is provided and the successful candidate will have access to a psychology team based both in the CUH and also at the Broad Green Community Neuro Service. There is the opportunity for providing supervision as our service provides placements for clinical trainees, assistant psychologists and psychology students on a local Masters degree course. We also support CPD.
Applications are invited from HCPC registered and BPS chartered clinical psychologists.
About us
Croydon Health Services provides integrated NHS services to care for people at home, in schools, and health clinics across the borough as well as at Croydon University Hospital and Purley War Memorial Hospital. CUH provides more than 100 specialist services and is home to the borough's only Emergency Department and 24/7 maternity services, including a labour ward, midwifery-led birth centre and the Crocus home birthing team.Purley War Memorial Hospital (PWMH) in the south of the borough offers outpatient care, including diagnostic services, physiotherapy and ophthalmology services run by Moorfields Eye Hospital, alongside an onsite GP surgery.Our experienced staff take care of people of all ages across the borough of Croydon.We are a very close-knit and friendly organisation where everyone of our 3600 members of staff is valued. We strongly believe that our employees are our greatest asset.
Join us and be a part of the team that is making Croydon proud.
Job description Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Education Essential
DClinPsych/PsyD in Clinical Psychology HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist
Desirable
Specialised knowledge of the assessment and treatment of relevant psychological issues in individuals with diabetes Specialised knowledge of the assessment and treatment of relevant psychological issues in individuals with diabetes
Experience Essential
Years experience of working with Neuro patients
Desirable
Specialised knowledge of the assessment and treatment of relevant psychological issues in individuals with FND
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Croydon Health Services NHS Trust
Address Broad Green Centre, and Working from Home
1-13 Lodge Road,
Croydon
CR0 2PD
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.croydonhealthservices.nhs.uk/recruitment/ (Opens in a new tab)