Principal Clinical Psychologist

Job summary

*Providing specialist psychological assessment and treatment of patients in the stroke service

*To provide expert consultation around the most complex clients that we provide a service to. A psychological understanding of patients' needs is highly valued in the service.

*To undertake consultation, teaching, research and development activity as a key component of the role.

*To contribute to psychological aspects of policy and service development within stroke and neurological rehabilitation.

*The post holder will demonstrate enthusiasm and energy for the training and development of Clinical Psychology within the specialty by hosting placements for Trainee Clinical Psychologists.

*There are also good links with specialist clinicians within the department of neurosciences and the opportunity to link with psychology colleagues working across other specialisms.

*The post holder will have an interest and enthusiasm for working with people with long term conditions and understanding the specific challenges faced by this patient group. They will be resilient, confident and well organised and able to communicate effectively with people from a range of backgrounds. They will be able to integrate information from a range of sources and provide practical and psychologically-informed advice and support to staff, service users, their families and carers. The post holder will provide leadership on issues of discrimination and inequalities that people with neurodisability may face.

Main duties, tasks & skills required

To provide a high quality specialist Clinical Psychology/Neuropsychology service to adults with stroke in community settings. 

About us

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
• NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
• Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
• A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.

We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.

The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.

Job description

*The person will lead on the development of a psychological therapy pathway for stroke and neurological rehabilitation services, with an emphasis on both individual and group based interventions and life after stroke support. This role is ideal for someone looking to lead in an exciting area of practice with a willingness to put forward creative ideas for how we can develop and improve our services.

*To lead on the delivery of specialist clinical supervision for psychological therapy interventions provided by Clinical Psychologists, Health Psychologists and pre-qualification psychologists within stroke and neurological rehabilitation services.

*This role is supported by an Assistant Psychologist for whom the post holder has responsibility for clinical supervision and line management

*They will also be able to provide expert consultation around the most complex clients that we provide a service to. A psychological understanding of patients' needs is highly valued in the service.

*To undertake consultation, teaching, research and development activity as a key component of the role.

*To contribute to psychological aspects of policy and service development within stroke and neurological rehabilitation.

*The post holder will demonstrate enthusiasm and energy for the training and development of Clinical Psychology within the specialty by hosting placements for Trainee Clinical Psychologists.

*There are also good links with specialis