Job overview

NEUROPSYCHOLOGY AND STROKE

Are you looking for a fantastic opportunity to work as a clinical psychologist within a friendly and compassionate stroke rehabilitation team? Do you have an interest in Neuropsychology and are looking for  a new challenge working on a Stroke rehabilitation ward? Dependant on previous relevant knowledge and experience, psychologists that will be newly qualified are also encouraged to get in touch. 

(For candidates looking for full -time hours there may be additional hours avaliable within community stroke services in the North Warwickshire area with SWFT ) 

Due to substantial investment as part of the centralisation of stroke services in Coventry & Warwickshire, an opportunity has arisen to provide neuropsychology input into our stroke rehabilitation unit at the George Elliot Hospital, Nuneaton.  

We are seeking an enthusiastic and innovative individual who would like to work alongside MDT colleagues on our inpatient stroke rehabilitation ward at George Elliot Hospital. The postholder will be part of the wider neuropsychology team based at UHCW. 

The successful applicant will have roles across inpatient acute and rehabilitation stroke services. The Neuropsychology team serves both UHCW and Inpatient Stroke Rehabilitation at George Elliot Hospital. This includes services for the Major Trauma Centre, Neurosurgery, Stroke and Neurology. 

Main duties of the job

This role forms an essential part of Coventry and Warwickshire's  centralised stroke pathway. It will require a clinician skilled in communication and keen to work with others to develop integrated processes for the benefit of stroke patients and their families. You will work alongside multidisciplinary colleagues to determine the cognitive, emotional and behavioural consequences of stroke and develop individually tailored rehabilitation plans for patients.

Ideally, you are looking to develop your neuropsychology knowledge and skills as an experienced clinician.  Your development is central to our thoughts, and you will receive regular supervision and mentoring by senior psychologists as part of the Neuropsychology Department at UHCW. You will have access to a wide range of training opportunities to develop your clinical practice and we are passionate about developing your skills in leadership and service improvement. Support for QiCN accreditation will be available for the right candidate.

The post-holder will be required to work autonomously at George Elliot Hospital. You will however be joining a friendly and dynamic Neuropsychology team with excellent support provided for your development. We also have excellent administrative support for the team. 

If you would like to find out more then please contact Dr Trishna Gandhi, Consultant Neuropsychologist on 024 7696 5217

If you are interested in working with our team Apply Now!

Working for our organisation

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence^® designated organisation – please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence ® - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.