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Reference: 2492589
Job summary
An exciting opportunity to join the West Sussex Stroke Early Supported Discharge Service, providing fixed term Maternity Cover. The Service supports people to leave hospital earlier than they may have otherwise providing Stroke rehabilitation at home to maximise independence. You will be within the Community Neurological Rehabilitation Team (CNRT) and work with clinical psychologists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, therapy practitioners, therapy assistants, working as an integral part of the interdisciplinary rehabilitation team, providing consultation and support to the Team, as well as psychological therapy and rehabilitation to stroke survivors, and their families. The post will involve working within the CNRT based in central Worthing, with opportunity for working from home, as well as time in the office. The role predominantly involves seeing patients in their own homes, with some opportunity for telephone or video appointments. You also will be part of the wider Clinical Health Psychology within SPFT, which comprises of applied psychologists, neuropsychologists, allied health professionals and medical professionals, a neuropsychiatrist, providing care into a range of physical care services across Sussex. You will attend the CHP monthly CPD session and Band 7/8a peer supervision group, alongside your regular individual clinical, professional/management supervision with the 8b clinical psychologist.
Main duties of the job
As a Clinical Psychologist working into theStroke Early Supported Discharge Service you will:
Offer neuropsychological assessments for clients presenting with cognitive impairments following their stroke.
Offer interventions for people presenting with complex needs due to cognitive impairment.
Develop and provide evidence based psychological interventions to support a client's mental health and psychological adjustment.
Implement a range of complex psychological interventions for carers and families.
Be involved with the provision of clinical placements for trainee psychologists, under the supervision of more senior psychologists.
Work closely with the interdisciplinary team in providing advice/support around psychological assessment, formulation and consultation. Contribute to multi-disciplinary training sessions to support the knowledge and skills of all staff within the service.
Engage with regular service development meetings to initiate and support clinical and organisational quality improvements. Use research, audit and service development to continue to improve and develop the service in line with the current evidence base.
About us
Sussex Partnership Trust provides mental health and learning disability care for children, young people, and adults across Sussex.
We'd love you to join our organisation that is rated good overall and outstanding for caring by the Care Quality Commission.
Clinical Health Psychology:
You will be part of the Trust wide Clinical Health Psychology Team, providing the opportunity for continuing professional development, sharing of expertise, peer support, and promoting the integration of neuropsychology, physical and mental health within the Trust.
Working in Sussex:
Working in West Sussex there is the opportunity to travel easily between coast and countryside, with a blend of picturesque villages and seaside towns- there's always new experiences to be enjoyed.
You will be based within the CNRT Worthing, seeing clients predominantly in their own homes, with some opportunity for telephone or video appointments.
This part-time role offers the opportunity for flexible working.
Details
Date posted
13 November 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£57,528 to £64,750 a year pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
354-PC-20743-1
Job locations
3rd Floor, Southfield House
11 Liverpool Gardens
Worthing
BN11 1RY
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job responsibilities
You will be a member of Stroke Early Supported Discharge Service which is embedded within the interdisciplinary Community Neurological Rehabilitation Team. You will also be part of SPFTs wider Clinical Health Psychology Service.
To join our team, you will be:
Enthusiastic about promoting the value of neuropsychology within health services, particularly community neurorehabilitation.
Confident working with a range of clinical professionals and communicating complex psychological and neuropsychological concepts in an understandable way.
Compassionate and passionate about supporting an individual and their family and carers in their adjustment to having had a stroke.
Up to date with the latest evidence base and national strategies on the provision of psychological support to stroke survivors.
Knowledge/Experience Essential
You will have completed post-graduate/ doctoral level training in applied psychology [or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996 or outside the UK] as approved by the HCPC.
You will have experience of working with a range of models including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology.
You will have a keen interest in neuropsychology.
Desirable
You may have experience of working in a range of neuropsychological settings, including; completing neuropsychological assessments, delivering psychological and cognitive interventions and working as part of an interdisciplinary team.
Prior experience of community neurorehabilitation is desirable.
See JD and PS for full details.
For further information please contact: -
Dr Claire Elphick, Principal Clinical Psychologist. Email: [email protected]
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job responsibilities
You will be a member of Stroke Early Supported Discharge Service which is embedded within the interdisciplinary Community Neurological Rehabilitation Team. You will also be part of SPFTs wider Clinical Health Psychology Service.
To join our team, you will be:
Enthusiastic about promoting the value of neuropsychology within health services, particularly community neurorehabilitation.
Confident working with a range of clinical professionals and communicating complex psychological and neuropsychological concepts in an understandable way.
Compassionate and passionate about supporting an individual and their family and carers in their adjustment to having had a stroke.
Up to date with the latest evidence base and national strategies on the provision of psychological support to stroke survivors.
Knowledge/Experience Essential
You will have completed post-graduate/ doctoral level training in applied psychology [or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996 or outside the UK] as approved by the HCPC.
You will have experience of working with a range of models including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology.
You will have a keen interest in neuropsychology.
Desirable
You may have experience of working in a range of neuropsychological settings, including; completing neuropsychological assessments, delivering psychological and cognitive interventions and working as part of an interdisciplinary team.
Prior experience of community neurorehabilitation is desirable.
See JD and PS for full details.
For further information please contact: -
Dr Claire Elphick, Principal Clinical Psychologist. Email: [email protected]
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Post-graduate doctoral level training in applied psychology as approved by the HCPC, including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology
Knowledge/Experience
Essential
- Experience in highly specialist psychological assessment and treatment across outpatient, community, primary care, and inpatient settings
- Post-qualification experience as a practitioner psychologist with approximately 50 hours of clinical supervision
- Doctoral level knowledge of research methodology, design and complex data analysis as practiced within the clinical fields of applied psychology.
- Experience working with diverse client groups across the lifespan, addressing a wide range of clinical severities, and maintaining a high degree of professionalism in challenging situations.
- Skilled in teaching, training and/or supervision.
- Experience of applying psychology in different cultural contexts and working within a multicultural framework.
- Experience of representing psychology within the context of multidisciplinary care.
- Experience or demonstrable knowledge of working with the particular client group served by the team/service.
- Knowledge of relevant national and local guidance, legislation, and mental health frameworks.
- Knowledge of the theory and practice of highly specialist psychological therapies in specific difficult to treat groups (e.g. personality disorder, dual diagnoses, people with additional disabilities etc)
- High-level proficiency in at least two specialised psychological therapies and neuropsychology, with continued practice or training post-qualification.
- Formal training in supervision of other psychologists.
- Evidence of continuing professional development as required by the HCPC.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Post-graduate doctoral level training in applied psychology as approved by the HCPC, including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology
Knowledge/Experience
Essential
- Experience in highly specialist psychological assessment and treatment across outpatient, community, primary care, and inpatient settings
- Post-qualification experience as a practitioner psychologist with approximately 50 hours of clinical supervision
- Doctoral level knowledge of research methodology, design and complex data analysis as practiced within the clinical fields of applied psychology.
- Experience working with diverse client groups across the lifespan, addressing a wide range of clinical severities, and maintaining a high degree of professionalism in challenging situations.
- Skilled in teaching, training and/or supervision.
- Experience of applying psychology in different cultural contexts and working within a multicultural framework.
- Experience of representing psychology within the context of multidisciplinary care.
- Experience or demonstrable knowledge of working with the particular client group served by the team/service.
- Knowledge of relevant national and local guidance, legislation, and mental health frameworks.
- Knowledge of the theory and practice of highly specialist psychological therapies in specific difficult to treat groups (e.g. personality disorder, dual diagnoses, people with additional disabilities etc)
- High-level proficiency in at least two specialised psychological therapies and neuropsychology, with continued practice or training post-qualification.
- Formal training in supervision of other psychologists.
- Evidence of continuing professional development as required by the HCPC.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
3rd Floor, Southfield House
11 Liverpool Gardens
Worthing
BN11 1RY
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
3rd Floor, Southfield House
11 Liverpool Gardens
Worthing
BN11 1RY
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)