Job Summary
The post holder will be based in the Community Neuro Rehabilitation Service (CNRS) in Stockport, an integrated service for people who have experienced a stroke or who have a neurological condition. The post holder will support Clinical Psychologist colleagues in providing a high quality specialist psychology and neuropsychology service, working closely with multi-disciplinary colleagues. The post holder will be assisting with psychological assessment and interventions under the supervision of a qualified psychologist, including neuropsychological assessment, and assisting with relevant projects within the service. Supervision and CPD time will be provided.
Main duties of the job
- The post holder will be involved in providing a high standard of care within our Community Neuro Rehabilitation Service.
- Assisting in the delivery of neuropsychological assessment and formulation.
- To closely work with the Therapists / Team to implement psychological intervention plans, delivering quality rehabilitation to neurological and stroke patients in the community setting.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- An upper second class honours degree or higher in psychology
- Entitlement to graduate basis for registration (GBR) with the British Psychological Society.
Desirable
- Further post graduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology, mental health practice and/or research design and analysis.
work related circumstances
Essential
- Occupational Health Clearance.
- Car owner/driver, to have access to a car for work purposes.
Knowledge
Essential
- An understanding of psychology applied to health care
- Knowledge of the consequences of brain injury, stroke, and other neurological conditions.
Desirable
Knowledge of neuropsychological issues and assessment.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with people with mental health problems and/or other relevant health disabilities
- Experience of working independently and liaising with other healthcare workers
Desirable
- Experience of working with patients in a Stroke/ Neurorehabilitation setting and/or within a psychological services setting
- Experience of using neuropsychological assessments
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- High level communication skills (written and verbal) including an ability to communicate and work in settings in which the atmosphere may be highly emotive
- Ability to communicate sensitive information to patients, carers and colleagues in an appropriate way
- Ability to produce reports under supervision to a high standard
- An ability to apply existing psychological knowledge to a mental health and/or neuropsychology service context
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Closing Date: 17 April 2025
