Senior Practitioner Psychologist

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An exciting opportunity to join the West Sussex Stroke Early Supported Discharge Service, providing fixed term Maternity Cover. The Service supports people to leave hospital earlier than they may have otherwise providing Stroke rehabilitation at home to maximise independence. You will be within the Community Neurological Rehabilitation Team (CNRT) and work with clinical psychologists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, therapy practitioners, therapy assistants, working as an integral part of the interdisciplinary rehabilitation team, providing consultation and support to the Team, as well as psychological therapy and rehabilitation to stroke survivors, and their families.  The post will involve working within the CNRT based in central Worthing, with opportunity for working from home, as well as time in the office. The role predominantly involves seeing patients in their own homes, with some opportunity for telephone or video appointments.    You also will be part of the wider Clinical Health Psychology within SPFT, which comprises of applied psychologists, neuropsychologists, allied health professionals and medical professionals, a neuropsychiatrist, providing care into a range of physical care services across Sussex. You will attend the CHP monthly CPD session and Band 7/8a peer supervision group, alongside your regular individual clinical, professional/management supervision with the 8b clinical psychologist.

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 As a Clinical Psychologist working into the Stroke Early Supported Discharge Service you will:  

·       Offer neuropsychological assessments for clients presenting with cognitive impairments following their stroke. 

·       Offer interventions for people presenting with complex needs due to cognitive impairment. 

·       Develop and provide evidence based psychological interventions to support a client’s mental health and psychological adjustment.

 ·       Implement a range of complex psychological interventions for carers and families. 

·       Be involved with the provision of clinical placements for trainee psychologists, under the supervision of more senior psychologists.

 ·       Work closely with the interdisciplinary team in providing advice/support around psychological assessment, formulation and consultation.  Contribute to multi-disciplinary training sessions to support the knowledge and skills of all staff within the service. 

·       Engage with regular service development meetings to initiate and support clinical and organisational quality improvements.     Use research, audit and service development to continue to improve and develop the service in line with the current evidence base.

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Sussex Partnership Trust provides mental health and learning disability care for children, young people, and adults across Sussex.

We'd love you to join our organisation that is rated good overall and outstanding for caring by the Care Quality Commission.

Clinical Health Psychology:

You will be part of the Trust wide Clinical Health Psychology Team, providing the opportunity for continuing professional development, sharing of expertise, peer support, and promoting the integration of neuropsychology, physical and mental health within the Trust.

Working in Sussex:

Working in West Sussex there is the opportunity to travel easily between coast and countryside, with a blend of picturesque villages and seaside towns- there's always new experiences to be enjoyed.

You will be based within the CNRT Worthing, seeing clients predominantly in their own homes, with some opportunity for telephone or video appointments.   

This part-time role offers the opportunity for flexible working.