Job summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Psychologist to join our Neuropsychology Team at the Regional Neurosciences Centre, Queens Hospital, serving a population of 750,000. This role offers a chance to develop expertise in adult neurological and neurosurgical conditions.
The focus is supporting inpatient services (including stroke patients), the Deep Brain Stimulation surgery service, and outpatient diagnostic clinics. You will develop skills in neuropsychological assessment using various psychometric tools (digital and paper-based) and conduct observational studies in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
There are opportunities to gain experience in multidisciplinary teamwork and deliver brief psychological interventions in the inpatient setting. The department offers excellent clinical supervision from three HCPC-registered Consultant Clinical Neuropsychologists through weekly sessions.
Previous experience administering psychometric tools is desirable but not essential. We seek candidates with excellent communication, teamwork skills, and professionalism aligned with our Trust's PRIDE values.Applicants should hold a British Psychological Society recognised degree. Experience as an Assistant Psychologist is preferred, making this role ideal for those aiming to pursue Doctorate in Clinical Psychology training.
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
We're an organisation that is getting better and better and our improvements are driven by a determination to deliver care we're proud of and our patients are happy with. We're no longer in special measures; we've opened two new theatres at our Elective Surgical Hub in King George Hospital (KGH); and, in recognition of our progress, we've been shortlisted for Trust of the Year at the Health Service Journal Awards.
We operate from two main sites - KGH in Goodmayes and Queen's Hospital in Romford. We have two busy emergency departments with more than 330,000 people visiting them last year. We're campaigning to secure the £35m we need to transform the A&E at Queen's and get rid of corridor care.
Our patients are benefitting from our Women's Health Hub in Ilford; an Ageing Well Centre in Hornchurch; and Community Diagnostic Centres (CDC) at Barking Community Hospital and at St George's Health and Wellbeing Hub.
These CDCs are open 12 hours a day, 7 days a week and are providing an extra 94,000 scans a year.
The majority of our 8,000 staff - who come from 146 different countries - live in the three diverse London boroughs we serve and are from black, Asian and minority ethnic groups. Many can work flexibly and more than 400 of them are on our Ofsted accredited apprenticeship programmes. We're proud to be a London Living Wage employer.
We're looking forward to introducing an electronic patient record that will be transformative for our staff and beneficial for our patients.
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, assistance with completion of the application form or if you require any adjustments (for applicants with a disability) please contact Sarah Wood, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 4188 Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.
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, assistance with completion of the application form or if you require any adjustments (for applicants with a disability) please contact Sarah Wood, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 4188 Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.
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
Essential
- Experience of working with people with neurological disability.
Personal 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 and 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
Essential
- Experience of working with people with neurological disability.
Personal 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 and 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.
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).
