Clinical Psychologist inGravesend inGravesend PUBLISHED 11 SEP 2024
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The job is diverse and rewarding, focused on developing patient- centred neuropsychological interventions for people with stroke and acquired brain injury and their families or carers living in the Dartford & Gravesend area.
This post is an exciting opportunity for a recently qualified Clinical Psychologist interested to build on and develop their skills in clinical neuropsychology and neuro-rehabilitation. The position would suit someone newly qualified, or someone who brings transferable skills from another newly qualified role.The post is based in Gravesham Community Hospital together with another Senior Clinical Psychologist and close to the Community Neurorehabilitation Team. The post is primarily clinic based but travel to patients at home and to Care Home settings is sometimes required.
The job is diverse and rewarding, focused on developing patient- centred neuropsychological interventions for people with stroke and acquired brain injury and their families or carers living in the Dartford & Gravesend area. The clinical work will include supporting people with their emotional adjustment to changes that have occurred and offering neuropsychological assessment. Within the Kent Neuropsychology Service there is a strong rehabilitation focus and clinicians have interests in a range of therapeutic models including Systemic models, Mindfulness, ACT and CBT.
The successful applicant will become part of a friendly neuropsychology Service and would be supported in their transition into the role and supervised by a another experienced Clinical Psychologist who will also be available outside of formal supervision times to offer additional guidance when needed. .
To be responsible for the systematic provision of Specialist Clinical Neuropsychology Services to stroke survivors and those with brain injury in the Dartford area working closely with the Community Neurorehabilitation team.
- To undertake high quality direct (assessment and therapeutic) and indirect (consultative, advisory and evaluative) specialist psychological interventions in these services making autonomous clinical decisions about own professional practice.
- To ensure the clinical effectiveness of own practice and of service delivery by undertaking research and development activities relevant to the service area.
We are Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust (KMPT), providing mental health, learning disability and specialist services, serving 1.8 million people in Kent and Medway, as well as specialist services for adults in Sussex and Surrey. We are rated Good overall by the CQC.
Each year we care for over 2,000 people in our hospitals and 54,000 people in the community.
We are proud to employ over 3,800 people from 66 nationalities, and to serve an increasingly diverse range of communities across rural and urban areas.
You will be joining friendly, passionate colleagues, rich in their diversity, who are committed to providing excellent care to our service users and their loved ones.
The nature of our work attracts kindness and compassion as standard and everyone from our cleaners and porters to the chief executive and chairman are recognised as playing a vital role in providing an exemplary service.
Our strategy
Our mission is what we set out to do every day
We deliver brilliant care through brilliant people
Our vision is where we want to be in the future
To provide outstanding care and to work in partnership to deliver this in the right place, for every service user, every time.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Catherine M'cdonagh Job title: Consultant Clinical Psychologist Email address: Telephone number:
Informal visits to the Neuropsychology Service welcome
This post is an exciting opportunity for a recently qualified Clinical Psychologist interested to build on and develop their skills in clinical neuropsychology and neuro-rehabilitation. The position would suit someone newly qualified, or someone who brings transferable skills from another newly qualified role.
The post is based in Gravesham Community Hospital together with another Senior Clinical Psychologist and close to the Community Neurorehabilitation Team. The post is primarily clinic based but travel to patients at home and to Care Home settings is sometimes required.
The job is diverse and rewarding, focused on developing patient- centred neuropsychological interventions for people with stroke and acquired brain injury and their families or carers living in the Dartford & Gravesend area. The clinical work will include supporting people with their emotional adjustment to changes that have occurred and offering neuropsychological assessment. Within the Kent Neuropsychology Service there is a strong rehabilitation focus and clinicians have interests in a range of therapeutic models including Systemic models, Mindfulness, ACT and CBT.
The successful applicant will become part of a friendly neuropsychology Service and would be supported in their transition into the role and supervised by a another experienced Clinical Psychologist who will also be available outside of formal supervision times to offer additional guidance when needed. .
To be responsible for the systematic provision of Specialist Clinical Neuropsychology Services to stroke survivors and those with brain injury in the Dartford area working closely with the Community Neurorehabilitation team.
We are Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust (KMPT), providing mental health, learning disability and specialist services, serving 1.8 million people in Kent and Medway, as well as specialist services for adults in Sussex and Surrey. We are rated Good overall by the CQC.
Each year we care for over 2,000 people in our hospitals and 54,000 people in the community.
We are proud to employ over 3,800 people from 66 nationalities, and to serve an increasingly diverse range of communities across rural and urban areas.
You will be joining friendly, passionate colleagues, rich in their diversity, who are committed to providing excellent care to our service users and their loved ones.
The nature of our work attracts kindness and compassion as standard and everyone from our cleaners and porters to the chief executive and chairman are recognised as playing a vital role in providing an exemplary service.
Our strategy
Our mission is what we set out to do every day
We deliver brilliant care through brilliant people
Our vision is where we want to be in the future
To provide outstanding care and to work in partnership to deliver this in the right place, for every service user, every time.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Catherine M'cdonagh Job title: Consultant Clinical Psychologist Email address: Telephone number:
Informal visits to the Neuropsychology Service welcome
The post is based in Gravesham Community Hospital together with another Senior Clinical Psychologist and close to the Community Neurorehabilitation Team. The post is primarily clinic based but travel to patients at home and to Care Home settings is sometimes required.
The job is diverse and rewarding, focused on developing patient- centred neuropsychological interventions for people with stroke and acquired brain injury and their families or carers living in the Dartford & Gravesend area. The clinical work will include supporting people with their emotional adjustment to changes that have occurred and offering neuropsychological assessment. Within the Kent Neuropsychology Service there is a strong rehabilitation focus and clinicians have interests in a range of therapeutic models including Systemic models, Mindfulness, ACT and CBT.
The successful applicant will become part of a friendly neuropsychology Service and would be supported in their transition into the role and supervised by a another experienced Clinical Psychologist who will also be available outside of formal supervision times to offer additional guidance when needed. .
To be responsible for the systematic provision of Specialist Clinical Neuropsychology Services to stroke survivors and those with brain injury in the Dartford area working closely with the Community Neurorehabilitation team.
- To undertake high quality direct (assessment and therapeutic) and indirect (consultative, advisory and evaluative) specialist psychological interventions in these services making autonomous clinical decisions about own professional practice.
- To ensure the clinical effectiveness of own practice and of service delivery by undertaking research and development activities relevant to the service area.
We are Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust (KMPT), providing mental health, learning disability and specialist services, serving 1.8 million people in Kent and Medway, as well as specialist services for adults in Sussex and Surrey. We are rated Good overall by the CQC.
Each year we care for over 2,000 people in our hospitals and 54,000 people in the community.
We are proud to employ over 3,800 people from 66 nationalities, and to serve an increasingly diverse range of communities across rural and urban areas.
You will be joining friendly, passionate colleagues, rich in their diversity, who are committed to providing excellent care to our service users and their loved ones.
The nature of our work attracts kindness and compassion as standard and everyone from our cleaners and porters to the chief executive and chairman are recognised as playing a vital role in providing an exemplary service.
Our strategy
Our mission is what we set out to do every day
We deliver brilliant care through brilliant people
Our vision is where we want to be in the future
To provide outstanding care and to work in partnership to deliver this in the right place, for every service user, every time.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Catherine M'cdonagh Job title: Consultant Clinical Psychologist Email address: Telephone number:
Informal visits to the Neuropsychology Service welcome
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To work as a Clinical Psychologist in the UK, several key skills and qualifications are essential. Here’s an overview:
Educational Requirements
1. Undergraduate Degree: A degree in psychology that is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) is required. This usually includes a Bachelor’s degree with the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) from the BPS.
2. Postgraduate Training: You must complete a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (DClinPsy) or an equivalent qualification that is also accredited by the BPS and approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
Key Skills
1. Clinical Assessment: Ability to conduct assessments using a range of psychological tests, interviews, and observational methods.
2. Therapeutic Skills: Proficiency in various therapeutic modalities (e.g., Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), psychodynamic therapy, humanistic approaches) to effectively work with clients.
3. Research Skills: Capability to understand and conduct research, as clinical psychologists often engage in evidence-based practice and may be involved in research projects.
4. Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to convey complex psychological concepts clearly and build rapport with clients.
5. Empathy and Emotional Intelligence: Ability to understand and relate to clients’ feelings and experiences, providing compassionate and supportive care.
6. Problem-Solving Skills: Competence in identifying problems, formulating hypotheses, and developing treatment plans tailored to individual clients.
7. Teamwork and Collaboration: Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams, collaborating with other healthcare professionals.
8. Cultural Competence: Understanding and respecting diverse backgrounds, ensuring that treatment approaches are sensitive to cultural differences.
9. Professionalism and Ethical Practice: Adherence to ethical guidelines and professional standards as set by the HCPC and BPS.
10. Continuous Learning: Commitment to ongoing professional development and staying current with new research, therapies, and best practices in the field.
Additional Experiences
- Work Experience: Gaining relevant experience in clinical or healthcare settings prior to training, such as assistant psychologist roles, mental health support worker positions, or voluntary work in related fields.
- Supervision Experience: Engaging in regular supervision during training and practice to reflect on work and improve skills.
Registration
- HCPC Registration: After completing the necessary training and qualifications, you must register with the Health and Care Professions Council to practice as a Clinical Psychologist in the UK.
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