Clinical Psychologist in Community Neurorehabilitation

The Islington Integrated Locality Therapies Team (IILTT) is a friendly and dynamic multidisciplinary community rehabilitation service supporting adults with neurological conditions and complex physical disabilities across Islington., We are seeking an enthusiastic Clinical Psychologist to join our team and work alongside theLead Clinical Neuropsychologist. This varied role offers opportunities to undertake specialist psychological and neuropsychological assessment, formulation and intervention, supporting individuals experiencing the emotional, cognitive, and behavioural impact of neurological conditions. You will also contribute to neuropsychological assessments for patients referred by Consultant Neurologists under the care of the Whittington Hospital's Outpatient Neurology Department, gaining experience across a wide range of neurological presentations. This is an excellent opportunity for psychologists wishing to develop specialist neuropsychology skills. The post provides regular specialist supervision and experience that supports progression towards theQualification in Clinical Neuropsychology (QiCN). We have a strong track record of supporting psychologists to successfully achieve this qualification. You will join a supportive multidisciplinary team and a wider network of psychologists working in neuropsychology and community physical health services. The post holder will provide specialist psychological and neuropsychological assessment, formulation and intervention for adults with neurological conditions and complex physical disabilities within the Islington Integrated Locality Therapies (IILT) Stroke and Neurorehabilitation Team. Working as part of a multidisciplinary community rehabilitation service, they will provide consultation and specialist advice to health and social care professionals, support the assessment and management of complex cognitive, emotional and behavioural difficulties, and contribute to rehabilitation and discharge planning. The role also includes delivering specialist neuropsychological assessments for patients referred by Consultant Neurologists within the Whittington Hospital Outpatient Neurology Department, providing experience across a broad range of neurological presentations and diagnostic questions. The post holder will supervise trainee and assistant psychologists, contribute to teaching and training activities, and provide consultation and support to multidisciplinary colleagues. They will also contribute to service development, audit, research and quality improvement initiatives, ensuring services remain evidence-based and responsive to patient needs. The post holder will maintain high professional standards through ongoing CPD, clinical governance activities, and adherence to HCPC, BPS and Trust policies and procedures. North London NHS Foundation Trust (NLFT) is committed to improving mental health care across North London to deliver excellent services to our local people. Our Five-Year Strategy: 1. We will provide consistently high-quality care closer to home. 2. With our partners in North London and each borough we will ensure equity of outcome for all 3. We will offer great places to work, providing staff with supportive environment to deliver outstanding care. 4. We will be more effective as an organisation by pioneering research, quality improvement and technology. Why NLFT?

• We develop and retain our staff through leadership behaviours and managers programme and many more opportunities.
• We promote flexible working and support staff with a range of health and wellbeing initiatives.
• NHS Discounts, generous annual leave and NHS pension scheme
• Excellent internal staff network
In order to meet the needs of the Trust you may be required from time to time to work at different locations to your normal place of work. This may mean that you are required to work at any location that fall under Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Haringey or Islington. The Trust reserves the right to require staff to work at such other places or locations as it considers reasonable and necessary on a temporary or permanent basis. 3.1.1 To provide specialist neuropsychological assessments of referred clients, using interview, formal psychometric and other assessment methods as appropriate. 3.1.2 To formulate and devise psychological treatment and management plans for referred clients and to provide psychological treatment,using a range of specialist psychological interventions (e.g., cognitive-behavioural) appropriate to the client's presenting problem. 3.1.3 To provide specialist neuropsychological advice, guidance and consultation to other professionals within IILT Stroke and Neurorehabilitation Team, social services and other health services to assist in the formulation, diagnosis and treatment of clients. 3.1.4 To provide reports and communicate in a skilled and sensitive manner concerning the assessment, formulation and treatment plans of clients. 3.1.5 To undertake responsibilities as a member of the multiprofessional IILT Stroke and Neurorehabilitation Team, including attending team meetings. 3.1.6 To liaise with specialist units around the country with whom Islington patients are placed, monitoring the rehabilitation programmes provided in the units and planning for discharge back to local services. 3.1.7 To liaise with other health and social care staff, from a range of agencies, in the care provided to clients