Job summary
This is an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our neuropsychology department, situated within a large regional specialist neurosciences centre. This post would be suitable for applicants seeking to develop their skills across the spectrum of neuropsychology as an applied discipline within inpatient and outpatient settings.
Intending to interview 23rd November 2023.
The neuropsychology department offers excellent opportunities to develop skills and expertise, alongside a diverse range of specialisms. We have a strong history of supporting suitable candidates to complete the Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Neuropsychology and the QiCN practice component in order gain entry to the Specialist Register for Clinical Neuropsychologists.
We provide neuropsychology input across the range of conditions seen within the neurology and neurosurgery divisions of The Walton Centre. The post holder will work with colleagues across neurology, neurosurgery and neuropsychiatry as well as the broad range of disciplines within the multidisciplinary setting of The Walton Centre.
The post holder is anticipated to spend time working in both outpatient and inpatient neuropsychology provision, with an initial focus on outpatient services.
Reduced hours may be considered for part-time working if this was preferable for the right candidate, and this could meet the requirements of the service.
Main duties of the job
To provide specialist analytical and clinical judgement skills to assess, formulate, treat and evaluate a range of neuropsychological and psychological difficulties.
To provide specialist interpretation of a range of neuropsychological and psychological assessment measures in relation to work with complex neuropsychological difficulties.
To provide group psychoeducation or intervention with specific patient groups.
For a newly qualified or soon to qualify Clinical Psychologist the post could be appointed as a preceptorship towards an 8a role for the right applicant wishing to develop from a band 7. Responsibilities would be adjusted accordingly.
To work in the in-patient and out-patient services. For the inpatient work this would include early support and interventions for people with acquired brain injury and other neurological conditions, as well as assessment.
To provide a high standard of care to a personal caseload of patients who have a neurological condition or acquired brain injury.
To work in collaboration with members of multidisciplinary teams, members of other disciplines and outside agencies.
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 has 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
Role summary
Job summary:
To
provide neuropsychological input for patients with a neurological and/or
functional disorder referred to the Walton Centre. To conduct specialist
neuropsychological and psychological assessments with patients and manage own
specialist caseload. To provide specialist
consultation and advice within a multidisciplinary context. To work
autonomously within the professional guideline and undertake regular
supervision.
To
attend regular team meetings and present cases for discussion, undertake
teaching and training of staff.
Key responsibilities
Clinical
To
possess knowledge and skills of a range of psychological theories in the area
of neuropsychology and clinical psychology.
To
provide specialist analytical and clinical judgement skills to assess,
formulate, treat and evaluate a range of neuropsychological and psychological
difficulties including functional neurological disorders.
To
provide specialist interpretation of a range of neuropsychological and
psychological assessment measures in relation to work with complex neuropsychological
difficulties.
To
provide group psychoeducation or intervention with specific patient groups.
To
work in the in-patient and out-patient service.
To
provide a high standard of care to a personal caseload of patients who have a
neurological condition or acquired brain injury.
To
work in collaboration with members of multidisciplinary teams, members of
other disciplines and outside agencies.
To
receive regular clinical supervision.
There
will be an opportunity to develop expertise in a particular clinical area.
Communication
To
possess developed communication skills to convey highly complex and sensitive
information clearly and effectively, both written and verbal forms to
patients, families, carers, MDT members, professionals from other disciplines,
outside agencies and general practitioners.
To
possess developed communication skills to facilitate work with patients some
with complex physical, sensory, communication, intellectual or behavioural
difficulties.
To
offer specialist opinion in response to inpatient referrals received on
behalf of patients who have suffered a neurological condition or acquired
brain injury.
To
possess relevant clinical skills to manage potentially hostile or challenging
behaviours exhibited by patients, family members or carers.
Teaching/training
Provide
supervision for assistant psychologists and/or volunteers.
To
support colleagues in supervising specialist placements for trainee clinical
psychologists.
To
provide training on a variety of neuropsychological and psychological topics
for team members and other professionals.
Research and audit
There
may be an opportunity to undertake clinically relevant research and audit.
To
participate in the evaluation of clinical interventions to determine
effectiveness.
Administration
To
maintain clinical records to agreed standards.
To
maintain all records of activity according to specific criteria.
Propose
changes to policy and procedure.
Other
To
maintain specialist clinical academic knowledge through CPD activity.
To
attend regular meetings and presentations relating to service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Role summary
Job summary:
To
provide neuropsychological input for patients with a neurological and/or
functional disorder referred to the Walton Centre. To conduct specialist
neuropsychological and psychological assessments with patients and manage own
specialist caseload. To provide specialist
consultation and advice within a multidisciplinary context. To work
autonomously within the professional guideline and undertake regular
supervision.
To
attend regular team meetings and present cases for discussion, undertake
teaching and training of staff.
Key responsibilities
Clinical
To
possess knowledge and skills of a range of psychological theories in the area
of neuropsychology and clinical psychology.
To
provide specialist analytical and clinical judgement skills to assess,
formulate, treat and evaluate a range of neuropsychological and psychological
difficulties including functional neurological disorders.
To
provide specialist interpretation of a range of neuropsychological and
psychological assessment measures in relation to work with complex neuropsychological
difficulties.
To
provide group psychoeducation or intervention with specific patient groups.
To
work in the in-patient and out-patient service.
To
provide a high standard of care to a personal caseload of patients who have a
neurological condition or acquired brain injury.
To
work in collaboration with members of multidisciplinary teams, members of
other disciplines and outside agencies.
To
receive regular clinical supervision.
There
will be an opportunity to develop expertise in a particular clinical area.
Communication
To
possess developed communication skills to convey highly complex and sensitive
information clearly and effectively, both written and verbal forms to
patients, families, carers, MDT members, professionals from other disciplines,
outside agencies and general practitioners.
To
possess developed communication skills to facilitate work with patients some
with complex physical, sensory, communication, intellectual or behavioural
difficulties.
To
offer specialist opinion in response to inpatient referrals received on
behalf of patients who have suffered a neurological condition or acquired
brain injury.
To
possess relevant clinical skills to manage potentially hostile or challenging
behaviours exhibited by patients, family members or carers.
Teaching/training
Provide
supervision for assistant psychologists and/or volunteers.
To
support colleagues in supervising specialist placements for trainee clinical
psychologists.
To
provide training on a variety of neuropsychological and psychological topics
for team members and other professionals.
Research and audit
There
may be an opportunity to undertake clinically relevant research and audit.
To
participate in the evaluation of clinical interventions to determine
effectiveness.
Administration
To
maintain clinical records to agreed standards.
To
maintain all records of activity according to specific criteria.
Propose
changes to policy and procedure.
Other
To
maintain specialist clinical academic knowledge through CPD activity.
To
attend regular meetings and presentations relating to service.
Person Specification
Other
Essential
- Experience of audit and research.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and able to undertake frequent episodes of intense concentration.
- Able to work as part of an MDT.
- Able to facilitate the integrations of psychological techniques within a neurological environment and identify areas for service development.
- Able to organize and facilitate patient care within a flexible frameworks using interpersonal skills.
- Facilitate and manage change in a clinical environment effectively.
Qualifications
Essential
- Doctorate of clinical psychology as accredited by HCPC including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology.
- HCPC Registration as a Clinical Psychologist.
- Competence in two or more distinct psychological approaches to assessment, formulation and treatment.
Desirable
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Post-doctoral training &/or qualification (QICN) in neuropsychology or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of Neuropsychological assessment and intervention with neurological conditions/acquired brain injury.
- Possess communication skills to convey sensitive information.
- Able to use clinical judgement to assess the risk for patients presenting with anger, depression, suicidal ideation/intent and other psychological vulnerabilities.
- Possess and apply advanced range of psychological theories in the areas of health psychology, clinical psychology counselling psychology and Neuropsychology
Desirable
- Experience of working with patients who have a diagnosis of a functional neurological disorder.
- Manage waiting lists and caseloads.
Person Specification
Other
Essential
- Experience of audit and research.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and able to undertake frequent episodes of intense concentration.
- Able to work as part of an MDT.
- Able to facilitate the integrations of psychological techniques within a neurological environment and identify areas for service development.
- Able to organize and facilitate patient care within a flexible frameworks using interpersonal skills.
- Facilitate and manage change in a clinical environment effectively.
Qualifications
Essential
- Doctorate of clinical psychology as accredited by HCPC including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology.
- HCPC Registration as a Clinical Psychologist.
- Competence in two or more distinct psychological approaches to assessment, formulation and treatment.
Desirable
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Post-doctoral training &/or qualification (QICN) in neuropsychology or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of Neuropsychological assessment and intervention with neurological conditions/acquired brain injury.
- Possess communication skills to convey sensitive information.
- Able to use clinical judgement to assess the risk for patients presenting with anger, depression, suicidal ideation/intent and other psychological vulnerabilities.
- Possess and apply advanced range of psychological theories in the areas of health psychology, clinical psychology counselling psychology and Neuropsychology
Desirable
- Experience of working with patients who have a diagnosis of a functional neurological disorder.
- Manage waiting lists and caseloads.
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).
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UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
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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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
