We are looking for a graduate psychologist to join our specialist Community Head Injury Service which enjoys a national reputation for innovation and excellence.

The successful applicant will have the opportunity to contribute to specialist assessments and rehabilitation programmes for persons with severe acquired brain injury. This includes neuropsychological assessment, developing outcome procedures and supporting the Neuropsychology Dept.

You would join our friendly specialist team, which includes clinical psychologists, clinical brain injury specialist, occupational therapists, physiotherapist, placement consultant and speech and language therapist.

The main responsibility for the Assistant Psychologist is to support the work of Clinical Psychologists in the Vocational Rehabilitation team, providing a specialist service to patients with acquired brain injuries who are looking to return to or find new employment.

Specifically, you will support and enhance the professional psychological care of patients within the service, providing neuropsychological

assessment and psychological interventions under the supervision of a Clinical Psychologist. You will be working independently according to a plan agreed with a Clinical Psychologist and within the overall framework of the service’s policies and procedures. You will also assist in clinically related administration, conduct of audits, collection of statistics, development of audit and/or research projects, teaching and project work.

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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.

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.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Dr Amy Murphy Job title: Principal Clinical Psychologist Email address: amy.murphy10@nhs.net Telephone number: 01296 255730

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