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Job summary

Main area
Psychology
Grade
Band 8a
Contract
Permanent: This is a preceptorship, offered as a band 7 and only becoming a band 8 once leadership competencies have been met.
Hours
Part time - 21 hours per week (Band 8a, you will be able to get 0.50 WTE / 19 hours and as a Band 7, you will be able to get 0.55 WTE / 21 hours.)
Job ref
199-NN-7131273-FM-NP
Employer
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Broad Green Centre, and Working from Home
Town
Croydon
Salary
£51,883 - £66,239 pro rata, per annum, incl HCAS (Outer)
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
18/07/2025 23:59

Employer heading

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Clinical Psychologist

Band 8a

Croydon is a busy, exciting and diverse place to work. The borough has one of the youngest populations in London and continues to grow.

Croydon Health Services cares for local people at Croydon University Hospital, Purley Memorial Hospital and in clinics and people’s homes all across the borough.

We are a very close-knit and friendly organisation where everyone of our 3600 members of staff is valued. We strongly believe that our employees are our greatest asset and so through Listening into Action – our way of engaging staff - we empower everyone at any level to initiate and bring about real improvements in our care.

Join us and be a part of the team that is making Croydon proud.  #choosecroydon

Job overview

Provide a specialist Functional Neuropsychology Disorder (FND) Clinical Psychology service for Community Neuropsychology Rehabilitation Service (CNRS)/ Community Neuropsychology Rehabilitation Team (CNRT) face-to-face, remotely and in community. There will be some opportunity to see some patients in liaison with the existing Community Stroke Service.

Main duties of the job

This is a broad and varied post which provides an excellent opportunity to develop not only specialist clinical skills in FND but affords the opportunity to develop and strengthen a broader range of skills and experiences. You will be working with patients, families and carers within a specialised and experienced multidisciplinary team based at CNRT/CNRS.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated psychologist with experience of working in mental / physical health and an interest and experience in neuro services. The clinical psychologist is an important part of the MDT and will be expected to meet with patients and families and carers to assess, formulate and provide the delivery of care. Additionally, the role requires consultation and liaison with the MDT, statutory, voluntary and private sectors.  The psychology service offers a range of therapeutic interventions for patients including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Compassion Focused Therapy and family work. This is a comprehensive post and mental health, physical health and family work is covered within the role.  

 We are happy to support candidates on/interested in the QiCN and to provide supervision. There are also extensive opportunities for involvement in service development/research as we are under a new management. 

Working for our organisation

Croydon Health Services provides integrated NHS services to care for people at home, in schools, and health clinics across the borough as well as at Croydon University Hospital and Purley War Memorial Hospital.CUH provides more than 100 specialist services and is home to the borough’s only Emergency Department and 24/7 maternity services, including a labour ward, midwifery-led birth centre and the Crocus home birthing team.Purley War Memorial Hospital (PWMH) in the south of the borough offers outpatient care, including diagnostic services, physiotherapy and ophthalmology services run by Moorfields Eye Hospital, alongside an onsite GP surgery.Our experienced staff take care of people of all ages across the borough of Croydon.We are a very close-knit and friendly organisation where everyone of our 3600 members of staff is valued. We strongly believe that our employees are our greatest asset.

   Join us and be a part of the team that is making Croydon proud.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

***Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role in job description and person specification***

Person specification

Education

Essential criteria
  • DClinPsych/PsyD in Clinical Psychology
  • HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist
Desirable criteria
  • Specialised knowledge of the assessment and treatment of relevant psychological issues in individuals with diabetes
  • Specialised knowledge of the assessment and treatment of relevant psychological issues in individuals with diabetes

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Years experience of working with Neuro patients
Desirable criteria
  • Specialised knowledge of the assessment and treatment of relevant psychological issues in individuals with FND

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Dr Ndidi Boakye
Job title
Consultant Clinical Neuropsychologist
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
020 8274 6487
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