Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a 1.0 FTE Band 5 Assistant Psychologist in the Neuropsychology Service at NUH due to the existing postholders career progression.
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic person who has a strong interest in the care and wellbeing of adults with neurological conditions and injuries. The post holder will undertake clinical neuropsychology assessments (adults) under the supervision of the clinical neuropsychologist. The post was specifically developed as an initiative to improve the waiting times for people referred to the service.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will be welcomed to the Department of Clinical Psychology & Neuropsychology within the trust. Currently there are over 60 clinical psychologists, and assistant and trainee clinical psychologists working across a number of medical inpatient and outpatient services within the Trust including: Adult and Paediatric Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Neurorehabilitation Services, Stroke, NPH, Oncology, Paediatrics, Burns, Cystic Fibrosis, Cleft Lip and Palate, Major Trauma, Intensive Care, Renal and Haematology. We have excellent links with the University of Nottingham and regional Clinical Psychology Doctorate Courses.
About us
With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To communicate highly sensitive (and sometimes distressing) psychological test results to patients and carers/family, when required.
To communicate the results of psychological tests to other members of the multidisciplinary team.
To advise patients on strategies to manage their psychosocial concerns, as appropriate.
To contribute to environmental and service developments to enhance patient experience and psychological well-being.
To work empathically and confidently with adults with neurological conditions and injuries and their families.
To work effectively with patients from a diverse range of cultural/ethnic backgrounds, understanding and respecting the impact of difference and diversity upon their lives and difficulties.
To liaise with multi-disciplinary teams as appropriate and receive and retrieve complex medical information from consultants and other healthcare professionals.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To communicate highly sensitive (and sometimes distressing) psychological test results to patients and carers/family, when required.
To communicate the results of psychological tests to other members of the multidisciplinary team.
To advise patients on strategies to manage their psychosocial concerns, as appropriate.
To contribute to environmental and service developments to enhance patient experience and psychological well-being.
To work empathically and confidently with adults with neurological conditions and injuries and their families.
To work effectively with patients from a diverse range of cultural/ethnic backgrounds, understanding and respecting the impact of difference and diversity upon their lives and difficulties.
To liaise with multi-disciplinary teams as appropriate and receive and retrieve complex medical information from consultants and other healthcare professionals.
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Psychology (upper second class or above).
- Eligible for Graduate Membership of the British Psychological Society
Desirable
- Training in topics related to mental health, psychological difficulties or psychological therapies
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as an Assistant Psychologist (or similar) in direct clinical contact with people with psychological difficulties
- Experience of working with patients with neurological illness and injury
- Experience of neuropsychology assessments
Desirable
- Experience of working with patients with physical health problems and/or in an acute NHS trust
- Experience of working with both adults and children
- Experience of assessing adults with multiple disabilities
- Familiarity with bio-psycho-social models of disability and care
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's behavioural standards
Communication and Relationship skills
Essential
- Ability to build positive relationships with colleagues and patients
- Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Ability to use supervision appropriately.
Desirable
- Understand the importance and function of supervision
- Ability to describe psychological concepts in a manner that is accessible to patients and staff with no or little psychological understanding
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- Ability to correctly administer, score and interpret psychometric tests
- Ability to work with autonomy but within level of competence
Desirable
- Experience of Excel database management
Planning and organisation skills
Essential
- Ability to be highly organised and prioritise workload.
- Have flexibility in approach to work.
- Have a proactive approach to managing difficulties that may arise in the role
Physical skills
Essential
- Ability to lift and carry heavy test materials (over 10kg).
- Ability to concentrate for prolonged periods and be capable of sitting in a constrained position
- Ability to attend work punctually and reliably
Other requirements specific to the role (e.g. be able to work shifts/on call)
Essential
- Up to date immunisations are required (including TB, HepB)
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Psychology (upper second class or above).
- Eligible for Graduate Membership of the British Psychological Society
Desirable
- Training in topics related to mental health, psychological difficulties or psychological therapies
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as an Assistant Psychologist (or similar) in direct clinical contact with people with psychological difficulties
- Experience of working with patients with neurological illness and injury
- Experience of neuropsychology assessments
Desirable
- Experience of working with patients with physical health problems and/or in an acute NHS trust
- Experience of working with both adults and children
- Experience of assessing adults with multiple disabilities
- Familiarity with bio-psycho-social models of disability and care
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's behavioural standards
Communication and Relationship skills
Essential
- Ability to build positive relationships with colleagues and patients
- Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Ability to use supervision appropriately.
Desirable
- Understand the importance and function of supervision
- Ability to describe psychological concepts in a manner that is accessible to patients and staff with no or little psychological understanding
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- Ability to correctly administer, score and interpret psychometric tests
- Ability to work with autonomy but within level of competence
Desirable
- Experience of Excel database management
Planning and organisation skills
Essential
- Ability to be highly organised and prioritise workload.
- Have flexibility in approach to work.
- Have a proactive approach to managing difficulties that may arise in the role
Physical skills
Essential
- Ability to lift and carry heavy test materials (over 10kg).
- Ability to concentrate for prolonged periods and be capable of sitting in a constrained position
- Ability to attend work punctually and reliably
Other requirements specific to the role (e.g. be able to work shifts/on call)
Essential
- Up to date immunisations are required (including TB, HepB)
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).