Principal Clinical Psychologist/Clinical Neuropsychologist (Band 8a)

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Job OverviewPrincipal Clinical Psychologist / Clinical Neuropsychologist (Band 8a)We are looking to appoint a highly motivated Clinical Psychologist/Clinical Neuropsychologist to work with the neurology department in Somerset NHS Foundation Trust.This is an ideal role for somebody interested in developing a service at an exciting time with the recent approval of a neurology business case.This is a band 8a position but could be configured as a band 7 preceptorship for a psychologist with less experience, so applications are encouraged.We would be supportive of applicants who are interested to pursue clinical neuropsychology training. You will have access to clinical supervision from an approved supervisor.The position offers an exciting opportunity to deliver specialist neuropsychological assessment and intervention to patients with neurological conditions, working closely with the wider neurology department. There are opportunities for both inpatient and outpatient work.In terms of professional links you will join a small, supportive team of psychologists in the business unit (4.4 WTE) with a shared interest in improving outcomes for patients with long-term conditions. The post-holder would be supported to develop a special interest in a particular patient group or intervention.We offer an agile working pattern with the opportunity to have a split of home / office working - please be aware you must also carry out some face-to-face clinical work in this role.Main duties of the jobThe post will suit a Clinical Psychologist/Clinical Neuropsychologist who enjoys direct clinical work (including neuropsychological assessments and interventions) as well as consultation, supervision, training, service development and research/audit. An ability to work with the wider system (e.g. non-statutory organisations, acute hospitals) is essential.Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is recognised as an innovative integrated mental health, community health and social care organization, and is located in a beautiful part of the West Country. We have well established Clinical Psychology and Psychological Therapies Services. There is expert supervision available in the wider Trust in CBT, CAT, systemic and other psychological therapies. We have excellent library facilities and well-established links with the DClinPsych programmes in the South West.Working for our organisationAs an organisation, the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, pension contributions, market leading annual leave allowance, career progression and regular conversations, not to mention our Blue Light Card and NHS exclusive discounts.The benefits of working in Somerset include the idyllic countryside, with our areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines. You will get to enjoy these perks whilst still only being a stone’s throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable. You will experience the best of both in Somerset, the countryside and the cosmopolitan – there is truly something for everyone!If you are successful for interview, you will be required to bring the following with you: Proof of any essential qualifications stated on the Job Description, proof of NHS payslip if coming from another NHS Organisation and Photo ID to prove your identity and Right to Work (More details will follow for successful applicants invited to interview)Our values are simple: Outstanding Care, Working Together, Listening and Leading.BenefitsWith this in mind, we offer a range of colleague benefits includingWe recognise that our colleagues are our most valuable resource, we are proud of the excellent levels of service our Trust provides to our service users and the dedication and conscientious of our colleagues.Excellent annual leave entitlementEnhanced rates of payNHS Pension SchemeFree parking on most of our sitesNHS discountsTraining and developmentFlexible workingPaid registration fees for the 1st year for newly qualified colleaguesFor more information please contact the recruitment team via email: SomersetNHSJobs@SomersetFT.nhs.ukBy submitting your application to NHS Jobs/Trac, you are giving your consent for elements of your application data to be transferred to the NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) and other secure, internal NHS Workforce systems in order to support and manage your recruitment and employment within your employing organisation; to be used by Recruitment for purposes of checking your Professional Registration online (where applicable), any previous NHS service details including all electronically held sickness information, via the Inter Authority Transfer process on the national Electronic Staff Record (ESR).These processes are in line with Fair and Lawful processing and with the Data Protection Act (2018) standards especially those in relation to your personal or sensitive personal data ( sensitive personal data is defined as any declared physical or mental health conditions, racial or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, trade union membership, political opinion, religious beliefs). Other principles under Data Protection will be observed such as use of data for specific, defined purposes, and use of data that is relevant and not excessive whilst practicing data accuracy and security of all held personal identifiable information (PII).Our trust has been awarded HSJ Mental Health Trust of the Year for 2021, This award follows a busy time for Somerset FT, now in its second year as a trust providing mental health and learning disability services, community and acute hospital services following a merger in April 2020. For more information on this fantastic award, please click herePlease Note: Our Trust is undergoing a merger to enable Yeovil Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Somerset NHS Foundation Trust to become one combined organisation in April 2023. If you are successful in securing employment with the Trust we wanted to make you aware of this proposed merger. If this merger is confirmed, your employment will continue as part of the newly formed Trust.