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We are seeking a clinical psychologist who is keen to work with us for 11 months to cover maternity leave.  The post is based in the 17 bedded  in-patient Buckinghamshire Neurorehabilitation Unit in Amersham Hospital.  You will be joining a supportive and friendly MDT (which includes a 0.5 consultant clinical psychologist and a 1.0 assistant psychologist) that has patient care at the heart of everything we do.  Your work will be 1:1 work with patients and providing support and training to your non-psychologist colleagues.    

Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd

The post holder will provide psychological assessment and interventions to the 17 patients on the unit. This includes  psychological assessment and management of mood, neuropsychological cognitive screening and assessment and cognitive rehabilitation. As part of a collaborative MDT, the applicant will integrate into a wider team and work jointly with a number of other health professionals. Alongside this there will be elements of monitoring and developing different processes within the team, for example goal planning.

This role would suit an applicant who has good experience of working with patients with neurological conditions, and who is interested in developing skills in working with patients with complex cognitive and psychological needs within an inpatient setting. 

The applicant will be confident in working with patients with a range of difficulties, physical, cognitive and communication, and be able to demonstrate ability in considering their needs and implementing necessary treatment plans. They will be comfortable in working within an MDT, able to voice psychological opinions and viewpoints while listening to others and working together to achieve the best outcome for the patient.

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 What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

• As part of our BHT family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.  
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

 Why work for us?

• We’re committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
• As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
• Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
• A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families.

 What do we stand for?

• Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
• Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
• Our care values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.