Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic psychology graduate to join our well established and respected neuropsychology outpatient department working in an acute regional neuroscience setting.
Main duties of the job
The main focus of the assistant psychologist role centers around the assessment of a broad range of individuals with neurological conditions to help inform diagnosis, treatment and care requirements.
About us
The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust is the only NHS trust to hold dual accreditation for the Investors in People. We invest in people and we invest in wellbeing standards and have been awarded Gold status for both. The Walton Centre is a leader in the treatment and care of neurology and neurosurgery, placing the patient and their family at the heart of everything we do. As the only specialist hospital trust in the UK dedicated to providing comprehensive neurology, neurosurgery, spinal and pain management services we are proud to be rated as an Outstanding Trust by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), and champion change throughout the field of neuroscience. Originally formed in 1992, the Trust received Foundation Trust status in 2009.
With around 1,450 staff, The Walton Centre treats more than 127,000 outpatients and 18,000 inpatients each year. We have leading specialists and incredibly dedicated staff delivering excellent clinical outcomes for brain, spinal and neurological care nationally and internationally. Teams across our site in Fazakerley, Liverpool, offer a world-class service in diagnosing and treating injuries and illnesses affecting the brain, spine and peripheral nerves and muscles, and in supporting people suffering from a wide range of long-term neurological conditions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification document for detailed information about the job description for this vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification document for detailed information about the job description for this vacancy.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A second-class honours degree or higher in psychology or psychology as a main subject
- Entitlement to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of neuropsychological tests and theory.
- A minimum of 12 months previous experience working with adults in a health care setting
Desirable
- Previous experience of working as an assistant psychologist in the NHS.
- Experience of administering Neuropsychological tests.
Skills & Attributes
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- IT skills
- Interest in Neuropsychology
- Highly motivated and organised
- Willingness to learn and work as part of a team
Desirable
- Experience of research evaluation and audit. Using software for databases and data analysis.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A second-class honours degree or higher in psychology or psychology as a main subject
- Entitlement to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of neuropsychological tests and theory.
- A minimum of 12 months previous experience working with adults in a health care setting
Desirable
- Previous experience of working as an assistant psychologist in the NHS.
- Experience of administering Neuropsychological tests.
Skills & Attributes
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- IT skills
- Interest in Neuropsychology
- Highly motivated and organised
- Willingness to learn and work as part of a team
Desirable
- Experience of research evaluation and audit. Using software for databases and data analysis.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
