Job Summary
This post offers you a rare opportunity to work in specialist neuropsychological rehabilitation as part of the Community Neurological Rehabilitation Service in Buckinghamshire. CNRS is a county-wide service providing specialist multidisciplinary rehabilitation for people with neurological diagnoses. You will join a large, supportive and well-established MDT encompassing Psychology, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy and Speech and Language Therapy. This is an exciting and rewarding opportunity for an individual looking to develop their own knowledge and skills working in this complex but rewarding setting. We’d welcome any enquires and encourage prospective candidates to get in touch to hear more. We look forward to hearing from you!
Main duties of the job
You will have the opportunity to work with people with a variety of neurological conditions, working alongside registered professionals to support cognitive, behavioural, emotional, vocational, family and relationship needs. Ample training and learning opportunities will be available in house for the appointed candidates, including opportunity to spend time with other neurological rehabilitation services within the trust.
The post holder will be required to work across two sites (Amersham and Aylesbury), and some community working may be required. Holding a driving license and having access to a car would be advantageous.
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications & Training
Essential
- An honours degree or higher in psychology which provides a graduate basis for registration of the British Psychological Society
- Must hold a full UK driving licence and have access to vehicle for use during work hours
Desirable
- Post graduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology, mental health practice and/or research design and analysis
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working to a demanding schedule and capable of completing and finishing tasks
Desirable
- Experience of working in a physical rehabilitation or acute trust setting
Skills, Abilities & Knowledge
Essential
- High level communication skills (written and verbal), including ability to communicate and work in settings in which the atmosphere may be highly emotive
- Capable of working productively as a team member and ability to interact effectively with staff from all disciplines.
- Ability to communicate sensitive information to patients and carers.
- Understands the needs of people and their families living with long term physical health conditions.
- Understanding of psychology applied to healthcare
- Ability to work independently, reliably and consistently
- Uses supervision appropriately and effectively
- Knowledge of computer statistical packages and word processing including knowledge of Excel, Access and SPSS
- Commitment to reflective practice
Desirable
- Knowledge of psychological assessment tools
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: 10 March 2025
