Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust

Band 4 Assistant Psychologist

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Job summary

We require an enthusiastic and dynamic Assistant Psychologist to join our Neuropsychology department to support the role of our Clinical Neuropsychologists.

The Regional Neurosciences Centre at Queens Hospital covers a population of around 750,000. The post therefore provides an exciting opportunity for a candidate wishing to develop and broaden their knowledge of adult neurological and neurosurgical conditions. There will be an emphasis of the role to support inpatient services (including stroke), the specialist Deep Brain Stimulation surgery service, and outpatient diagnostic assessment clinics.

There will be opportunities for developing skills in MDT working and undertaking brief intervention work in the inpatient setting. The department benefits from supervision three HCPC SRCN Consultants who will provide weekly supervision.

Previous experience of administering psychometric tools is desirable but not essential. The post holder will also have excellent communication, team working and interpersonal skills and will work with the PRIDE values of the Trust.

All potential candidates will have a degree recognised by the British Psychological Society (e.g. Psychology) and ideally, given the specialist nature of our work, previous experience of working as an Assistant Psychologist. The post would also suit those wishing to progress to a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology training course.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will develop skills and competencies in neuropsychological assessment through administering a wide range of psychometric assessment tools with digital and paper based administration, and undertaking observational studies where appropriate to patients across inpatient and outpatient settings.

Main duties of the job

To support and enhance the professional psychological and neuropsychological care of patients provided by qualified professional clinical neuropsychologists working within the neurosciences unit across both inpatient and outpatient settings

About us

Under the leadership of our Chair Jacqui Smith and Matthew Trainer, our Chief Executive, we provide care for the residents of three of the most diverse London boroughs. More than half of our 7,500 strong workforce are from black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and most live in Barking and Dagenham, Havering and Redbridge. We also provide healthcare services to people in south west Essex, and specialist neurosciences services to the whole of the county.

Our services include all the major specialties of large acute hospitals, operating from two main sites - King George Hospital in Goodmayes and Queen's Hospital in Romford. We also provide outpatient services at Brentwood Community Hospital, Barking Hospital, Loxford Polyclinic, and Harold Wood Polyclinic. We have two of the busiest emergency departments in London.

As we recover from Covid-19, we're proud to be leading the way nationally in reducing the time our patients wait to get the treatment they need. The pandemic provided the drive forour teams to innovate and change.

We know we have more work to do to improve waiting times for urgent and emergency care, and our performance against the four-hour emergency access standard remains challenged, in comparison to many other London trusts.

We are particularly proud of our regional Neurosciences Centre; Radiotherapy Centre; Hyper Acute Stroke Unit; and dedicated breast care service at King George Hospital. We're also pleased to be part of the NEL Cancer Alliance.

Date posted

31 July 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£29,460 to £31,909 a year Per annum inclusive

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

162-5184-SW

Job locations

Queen's Hospital

Rom Valley Way

Romford

RM7 0AG

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.

The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role. Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.

Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.

All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.

Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process or assistance with completion of the form (for applicants with a disability) can be made to Nichola Ceesay/Sarah Wood, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 4176/4188.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.

All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

An upper second class honours degree or higher in psychology

Desirable

Further post graduate training in the field of neuropsychology

Experience/Knowledge

Essential

Experience of working with people with neurological disability

Peronal Qualities

Essential

High level communication skills (written and verbal) including an ability to communicate and work in settings in which the atmosphere may be highly emotive

Skills/Abilities

Desirable

Experience of administering neuropsychological assessments

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

An upper second class honours degree or higher in psychology

Desirable

Further post graduate training in the field of neuropsychology

Experience/Knowledge

Essential

Experience of working with people with neurological disability

Peronal Qualities

Essential

High level communication skills (written and verbal) including an ability to communicate and work in settings in which the atmosphere may be highly emotive

Skills/Abilities

Desirable

Experience of administering neuropsychological assessments

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Certificate of Sponsorship

Employer details

Employer name

Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Queen's Hospital

Rom Valley Way

Romford

RM7 0AG

Employer's website

https://www.bhrhospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Queen's Hospital

Rom Valley Way

Romford

RM7 0AG

Employer's website

https://www.bhrhospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)