Job Description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES To provide complex psychological assessment and therapy, at the same time offering advice and consultation on clients' psychological care to non-psychologist colleagues and to other non-professional carers whilst working autonomously within professional guidelines. To gather and integrate complex data and information in order to deliver specialist psychological interventions in a range of formats (1:1, couple, family and group interventions). To utilise research skills in order to contribute to audit, policy and service development and research within areas specified by Hobbs Rehabilitation, undertaking agreed personal research and development that fits within the ethos of the company. To evaluate outcomes and develop individual interventions accordingly.



To work as an autonomous practitioner in an intensive residential rehabilitation service, outpatient services and occasionally in peoples' homes. To be individually accountable for all clinical decisions within professional guidelines whilst consulting appropriately with peers and receiving clinical supervision as per British Psychological Society and HCPC guidelines. To provide supervision within the department, for example, to any Assistant Psychologists and/or Student Psychologists as required. To contribute to developing, delivering and evaluating formal and informal teaching and training given to healthcare staff in psychological skills to enhance the efficiency and dissemination of psychological knowledge and practice.

CUSTOMER CARE FOR CLIENTS Clinical:

To conduct specialist clinical psychology assessments of clients with complex needs who are referred to the neuropsychology service. Assessments will be based upon the appropriate use, interpretation and integration of complex data from a wide variety of sources including neuropsychological tests, psychological tests, self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect observation and semi-structured interviews with clients, family members and others involved in their care. To provide expert formulations and highly specialised psychological treatments for clients diagnosed with adult-acquired neurological conditions with complex difficulties. Additionally, to offer specialist formulation and intervention to clients with mild traumatic brain injury/Post-Concussion Syndrome and Functional Neurological Disorders.



To be responsible for implementing a wide range of psychological interventions for individuals and groups and when appropriate, family members, choosing from a range of treatment options or expert opinions, using clinical judgement and knowledge of evidence-based approaches to plan, implement and evaluate treatments. To provide tailored interventions to meet the needs of those affected by neuropsychological difficulties. In making such decisions theoretical and therapeutic models and highly complex factors will be considered (such as medical, psychological, historical, and developmental processes that have shaped the individual, family, or group). To develop, deliver and systematically evaluate the psychological care provided to patients with neurological conditions.



To provide highly specialised advice concerning the care and treatment of clients and those around them (e.g. families and other professionals). To provide highly specialist neuropsychological assessment to aid diagnosis and inform rehabilitation. To use highly specialised test equipment to achieve this.



To adopt an evidence-based rationale for test selection and administer tests across domains including of pre-morbid functioning, perception, intelligence, memory, language and executive functioning. To contribute to ensuring that clients receive well co-coordinated care, through liaison with other staff, attendance at relevant team meetings, and relevant meetings involving outside agencies. To undertake risk assessment and risk management for individual clients and provide general advice to other professionals working with the individual on psychological aspects of risk management and assessment. To participate in professional development and maintain appropriate levels of registration/accreditation.



To use clinical/professional supervision offered appropriately (e.g. preparing an agenda, preparing clinical cases for discussion, actively participating in the setting of dates for supervision etc. bringing reports and other written work to the supervisor if help/advice is required). To contribute and adhere to a job plan as required.



COMMUNICATION Professional Practice To contribute to the development, maintenance, and dissemination of the highest professional standards of practice through active participation in internal and external CPD training and development programmes. To contribute to the development and articulation of best practice in neuropsychology within the service area and contribute across the service by exercising the skills of a reflexive and reflective scientist-practitioner, taking part in regular professional supervision, appraisal and training, and being actively engaged with current developments in the fields of clinical health psychology, neuropsychology and related disciplines. To maintain the highest standards of clinical record keeping, including electronic data entry as necessary; recording, report-writing and responsible exercise of professional self-governance in accordance with professional codes of practice of the British Psychological Society, HCPC, and Hobbs Rehabilitation policies and procedures. PLANNING AND ORGANISATION Policy and Service Development: Advising both the service and professional management on those aspects of the service where psychological matters need addressing.



To contribute to judgments on service and policy developments after analysing and comparing a range of options and proposing changes to policy or service on the basis on this. To contribute to the wider organizational policy and intervention in accordance with Hobbs values and vision. Research and Development Activity To contribute to practice-based research using validated questionnaires and service evaluation of clinical outcomes using qualitative and quantitative methods (e.g. evaluating own clinical outcomes and efficacy of psychological care provision) using reflective scientist practitioner skills.



To approach all work as single case research utilising theory, evidence-based literature, and research to support evidence-based practice. To contribute to complex audit for clinical activities; interpreting and analysing routine clinical outcome audit as required. BUDGETARY AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT STAFF MANAGEMENT To cover some line management responsibilities for the Assistant Psychologist (service lead leave etc). TEACHING, TRAINING AND RESEARCH RESPONSIBILITIES To provide advice and consultancy to other staff in relation to psychological aspects of their work, and to offer formal teaching and training on topics related to psychological concepts and skills, particularly where this would enhance the availability or quality of client services.



To undertake occasional formal and informal teaching within Hobbs centres and in the community with the purpose of encouraging and supporting the development of psychological approaches to treatment and enhancing client recovery and to contribute to other staff training initiatives within the organisation as appropriate. To maintain and develop skills in professional pre and post graduate teaching, training and clinical supervision. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION This job description is designed to assist post holders with understanding what is expected of them in their role. Hobbs Rehabilitation Directors in consultation with the Head of Psychology at Hobbs may ask the post-holder to undertake other duties, as required, which are not necessarily specified on the job description, but which are commensurate with the grade of the post.



The job description itself may be amended from time to time in consultation with the post holder, within the scope and general level of responsibility attached to the post. All post holders must take responsibility to ensure that they are aware of and adhere to all Hobbs policies, procedures and guidelines relating to their employment regardless of their position within the organisation.