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Clinical Psychologist Brain Injury, Stroke and Neurology, Band 8a63093593401857120

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Clinical Psychologist Brain Injury, Stroke and Neurology, Band 8a

This part time 8a maternity cover opportunity provides highly specialist clinical health psychology intervention, including specialist neuropsychological assessment, to adult in/out-patients with highly complex difficulties. Specifically for people with acquired brain injury, stroke, and other neurological conditions; their families, carers and associated staff. This includes developing and providing specialist programmes of care and advice at an individual and group level, consultative advice and supervision for colleagues, education of colleagues and service based research. This 8a post consists of 1 session of a clinical psychology service to neurology patients providing neuropsychological assessment, 2 sessions to brain injury patients, 1 session of which will be attached to and delivered at the Whittington House ABI unit (a small 3 bedded step down brain injury rehab unit), 2 sessions to the acute stroke ward at Cheltenham General Hospital, and 3 sessions to the Community Neurology Service. **The post holder will:** Contribute to the psychological assessment and care of individuals with neurological conditions, stroke, and acquired brain injury at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital and Cheltenham General Hospital with a further session being delivered at Whittington House ABI unit. **Duties will include:** Neuropsychological assessment of individuals with known or suspected neurological conditions to inform diagnosis / care planning. Specialist psychological / neuropsychological assessment and intervention with individuals with acquired brain injury / stroke their families, and the wider MDT involved in their care Interdisciplinary working contributing to a coherent goal-directed rehabilitation service. Establishing and embedding best patient care initiatives. A commitment to the provision of evidence-based health care is essential as is experience in neuropsychological assessment and the ability to assess creatively and functionally. You also require a good understanding of the psychological factors influencing physical health and delivery of health care, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, as well as an appreciation of the need to adjust therapeutic input to take into account the presence of cognitive impairment. Enthusiasm, commitment and an ability to work as part of a team are essential. An autonomous 8a role across Stroke, Neurology and Brain Injury An innovative, stimulating and well organised environment -- part of a well-established Clinical Health Psychology department employing a range of applied psychologists A friendly and supportive team of colleagues, excellent peer support and regular supervision, with an informal and relaxed atmosphere. A commitment to the training and support of applied psychologists and active involvement in the local clinical doctoral courses. Dedicated time within the role for advancing special interests and professional development. While the post holder will spend time at both Whittington House, Cheltenham General Hospital and Gloucestershire Royal Hospital, they will be part of a team of 7 other psychologists delivering a service to neurological rehabilitation in GHNHSFT, a team known for excellent peer support. Clinical Direct clinical intervention through the application of a range of psychological theories and models to analyse, understand and interpret complex situations and behaviours in order to formulate solutions and treatment which is tailored to individuals needs. This requires the capacity to engage in intense concentration for prolonged periods of time. In collaboration with senior psychologists and the multi-disciplinary team develop and deliver highly specialist programmes of psychological assessment and intervention (including advice and consultancy to other professionals) tailored to meet the needs of individuals and families with a broad range of the most complex psychological difficulties in managing and adjusting to their condition in order to improve their psychological and/or physical wellbeing. Contributing to safe discharge planning and community follow-up plans, taking the lead on matters of cognition and psychological well-being for adults. Although the postholder acts autonomously and is professionally accountable for their own practice, in common with all clinical psychologists, receives regular clinical supervision in accordance with good practice guidelines. Being referred the most complex cases for which standard therapeutic approaches may not be appropriate and which other colleagues cannot deal with. For example, brain injury patients may have significant barriers to communication, sensory loss and cognitive difficulties. Effective communication of highly complex, contentious, delicate and often unwelcome information to patients, families and colleagues, within a highly emotive atmosphere, in a rapidly changing context. This involves working alone with patients who may be in a highly emotional or distressed state and could present with physically and verbally challenging behaviour (and assessing and managing patients with sensory and/or cognitive impairment). This requires a high level of interpersonal and communication skills. This may require confronting rigidly held unrealistic beliefs and expectations. Provide highly specialised advice and consultation on care, therapy, and psychological aspects of physical health to multidisciplinary teams, staff groups, patients and carers. This may involve such things as motivating patients who could lack insight into their difficulties. Respond to requests for consultation on staff and organisational issues Responsibility for managing own time, planning of patient's clinics and patient/carer groups. Organising the workload of doctoral clinical psychology trainees and psychology assistants. Use of neuropsychological/psychometric assessment tools requiring dexterity, speed and accuracy, with narrow margin for error. Interpretation of assessment results, requiring the use of analytical and reasoning skills. This could involve considering complex inter-related issues, such as possible effects of on-going treatment, physical health, mood and anxiety levels. Responsibility for maintaining clear and accurate patient records in the department and in hospital health care records, including writing and word processing letters and reports to outside medical and other referrers. Although the post holder acts autonomously and is professionally accountable for their own practice, in common with all Clinical Psychologists undertakes regular guided reflective practice with a (senior) colleague in accordance with good practice guidelines (often referred to as clinical supervision). Policy and Service Development Implement policies and service developments in line with government directives. Identify service needs, setting up new initiatives which will enhance patient care outcomes. Teaching / Training Clinical supervision of doctoral clinical psychology trainees / students / Assistant Psychologists. In depth knowledge and experience of psychological aspects of health care and teaching methods. Teaching psychological aspects of physical health to other healthcare professionals within specialist services. Research and development To regularly undertake applied clinical research and audit programmes, using a range of quantitative and qualitative methodologies with the aim of improving health outcomes of patients their families and carers. This utilises reflective scientist- practitioner and doctoral level research skills. Supervision of Assistant Psychologists and Clinical Psychology Trainees in research and development. Offer consultation to other professionals with reference to research or audit-based activity. **Additional Contact:** Dr Aileen Thomson, Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Lead for Neurology Psychology and Brain Injury Service - aileen.thomson@nhs.net 03004228523

Gloucester, UK

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Principal Technical Artist63500057130625121

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Principal Technical Artist

Lighthouse Games is AAA studio in Leamington Spa. We are defined by our pedigree of talent, and serious ambition to build a new best-in-class game. When you join us at Lighthouse, you will be able to create the best work of your career, in an environment that feels truly collaborative. You will learn from the best, and work along side the future greats of the gaming industry. As a Principal Technical Artist, you will support artists and content creators by creating and defining pipelines and tools that enable them to create efficient and high-quality art for our games. You will work alongside artists and engineers to establish best working practices for content creation, and help establish and push the benchmark for quality in our games, ensuring we have tools that enable a collaborative and efficient workflow. Key Duties Include Working alongside artists and engineers to establish best working practices for content creation. Help establish and push the benchmark for quality in our game ensuring we have tools that enable a collaborative and efficient workflow. Ensuring you are up to date with process developments in the games industry. Collaborating with other Artists and Technical Artists and ensuring we all learn from each other’s work. Mentoring and helping Technical Artists to further develop their level of craft Requirements Development experience in Unreal Engine. Solid scripting abilities in Python or other languages. Fundamental knowledge of rendering pipelines, HLSL/GLSL. Good knowledge of 1 or more DCC packages such as Maya/Max/Blender/Houdini. Excellent communication skills. In-depth knowledge of best practices for game content creation. Have completed at least 1 full games development cycle. A passion for gaming and being familiar with the goals and challenges we face. Benefits 25 Days Holiday, plus 1 day for your birthday Studio Shutdown between Christmas and New Year Bonus Scheme Private Pension Scheme Private Healthcare

Royal Leamington Spa, UK

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Band 6 Community Mental Health Worker - 247 Neighbourhood63093593356801122

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Band 6 Community Mental Health Worker - 247 Neighbourhood

Help us make a difference in the community of Small Heath, Bordesley Green and Heartlands wards! Our 247 Neighbourhood Mental Health Centre Pilot has been commissioned by NHS England to run Mental Heath Services in these areas in a new way. We will have an open door and will support any adults who need our help. The service is compassion based, looking at the whole person and ensuring all aspects of their life are considered. We are looking for enthusiastic, compassionate, driven individuals , who understands the needs of people in the area and are driven to make a difference. This opportunity is qualified nurse or other registered Mental Health professional to join our fantastic team. We are seeking to recruit enthusiastic, motivated and adaptable individuals who can effect positive changes for people experiencing severe and enduring mental health concerns - with excellent assessment and risk management skills - alongside all round Service User centred skills and a genuine desire to work in this area. You will have experience and confidence in working autonomously in an adult mental health setting and will have skills in engagement, assessment, risk management and care planning. You will be passionate about improving services and bringing about positive change for individuals and the community we serve. You will be involved in all aspects of mental health care, assessment, care and support and treatment Support and engage people a caseload of people with mental health problems and their families/carers in collaboration with the wider team Support the team in partnering other agencies in the community. Ensure social inclusion and active citizenship for people with Serious/Severe Mental Illness (SMI) Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation. Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people's lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you. For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification. There is also supporting information about the Trieste Model of care which the pilot is based on and the 10 guiding principles from NHS England which we will follow. We highly recommend you submit your application as soon as possible, this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Birmingham, UK