Assistant Psychologist

Overview

This position as an Assistant Psychologist is located within the Clinical Neuropsychology Service at the Central England Rehabilitation Unit (CERU), a nationally recognized level 1 neurorehabilitation center. The service is led by consultants and specializes in care for patients with acquired brain injuries, including stroke, requiring specialist inpatient neurorehabilitation.

Primary Responsibilities

• Carry out cognitive, mood, and behavioral assessments under supervision from qualified clinical psychologists.
• Deliver psychological interventions tailored to individuals and groups with neurological conditions like stroke to encourage adjustment and foster wellbeing.
• Gather and analyze behavioral data pertinent to clinical management and service enhancement, including audits and service delivery evaluations.
• Support clinical administrative activities that uphold service quality and operations, such as contributing to clinical audits.

Working Environment

The Assistant Psychologist will collaborate closely with an interdisciplinary team composed of medical professionals, nursing staff, speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, and dietitians, operating under the guidance of clinical psychologists in the ward setting.

Additional Information

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust is recognized as Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and places great emphasis on its values of safety, inclusivity, effectiveness, and compassionate care. Staff survey results have ranked the trust fourth nationally as a recommended workplace. The trust services extend across Warwickshire including multiple hospitals and community services, reflecting its commitment to quality improvement, pathway integration, and high productivity.

Applicants should review the detailed job description and person specification to confirm eligibility and suitability for the role.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

The trust actively promotes a culture of equality, diversity, and inclusion and encourages all candidates to participate in a brief survey to further these goals.

Contact for Further Information

For additional details or informal discussions, contact Dr. Gavin Farrell, Consultant Clinical Neuropsychologist, at 01926-317700 or via email at gavin.farrell@swft.nhs.uk.