Job summary
Assistant Clinical Psychologist (Neuropsychology Band 5) required full time
Neuropsychology Dept, Victoria House, University Hospital Southampton (UHS)
This is an exciting opportunity for a full time Assistant Clinical Psychologist (Neuropsychology Band 5) to join the Clinical Neuropsychology service located in Victoria House at Southampton General Hospital, University Hospital Southampton Trust (UHS).
This post is suitable for candidates wishing to pursue the Clinical Psychology Doctorate.
The highly regarded Neuropsychology service is part of the Wessex Neurological service which provides a range of neurological services for the Wessex region. The post holder will join an established well-integrated and valued neuropsychology team.
The team presently provides diagnostic and support services across a range of clinics and acute wards at UHS. This is an amazing opportunity for the post holder to gain valuable experience of diagnostic assessments and therapeutic input for a broad spectrum of neurological conditions for both inpatients and outpatients at UHS. The post holder will also contribute to the awake craniotomy service. The post holder will work alongside a dynamic team working in a variety of interesting specialties across UHS.
Main duties of the job
YOUR MAIN DUTIES
You can read an overview of the main duties of the role in the section below: Job Description and Main Responsibilities.
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents attached.
Essentially, we are looking for an enthusiastic candidate who enjoys working as part of a team and is keen to learn.
The successful candidate will, in collaboration with the Lead Consultant Clinical Neuropsychologist and the clinical team, contribute to the provision of a high-quality evidence-based psychological service to the in-patient Stroke rehabilitation team, awake craniotomy service, epilepsy service, cognitive service (early onset dementia) and the extensive outpatient neurological service.
About us
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
At UHS we are committed to providing a flexible working environment. We believe that it benefits everyone if we achieve a positive work-life balance. Whether you are balancing family, study or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.
We're proud to have been voted in the Top Five acute Trusts for our commitment to supporting our staff to achieve work-life balance.
UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme and life insurance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WHAT YOULL DO
The role will include direct and indirect clinical input to patients with neurological conditions and their families and carers; in addition to attendance at MDTs.
There are research and clinical audit opportunities available. Regular supervision and peer support will be provided.
The experience gained from this post will provide a suitable foundation for those wishing to pursue professional clinical qualifications.
WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR Experience of working within a neuropsychology or neurorehabilitation setting is beneficial. Any knowledge or experience of administering neuropsychological assessments is extremely desirable, although not essential as training will be provided. Experience of dealing with difficult patients in emotive circumstances is also beneficial.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Interviews will be held on Wednesday, 19 July 2023
Should you have any queries, please use the contact details below to get in touch.
Job description
Job responsibilities
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WHAT YOULL DO
The role will include direct and indirect clinical input to patients with neurological conditions and their families and carers; in addition to attendance at MDTs.
There are research and clinical audit opportunities available. Regular supervision and peer support will be provided.
The experience gained from this post will provide a suitable foundation for those wishing to pursue professional clinical qualifications.
WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR Experience of working within a neuropsychology or neurorehabilitation setting is beneficial. Any knowledge or experience of administering neuropsychological assessments is extremely desirable, although not essential as training will be provided. Experience of dealing with difficult patients in emotive circumstances is also beneficial.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Interviews will be held on Wednesday, 19 July 2023
Should you have any queries, please use the contact details below to get in touch.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A First Class Honours Degree in Psychology or an Upper Second Class Degree.
- Entitlement to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society
Desirable
- Further training or MSc in associated/related field
- Further post graduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology
- Further postgraduate training in research design and analysis
- Interest in becoming member of Division of Clinical Neuropsychology
Experience
Desirable
- Experience as an Assistant Psychologist, HCA or equivalent
- Previous work with neuropsychological conditions
- Experience with clinical neuropsychological assessment, standardised test administration, scoring and interpretation
- Record of publication in either peer-reviewed academic or professional journals and/or books
- Experience in carrying out statistical analyses
- Basic knowledge of common neurological conditions such as dementia and epilepsy
- Understanding of neurological investigations such as neuro-imaging and electrophysiology
Values and behaviours
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
- An ability to interact effectively with staff from all disciplines.
- An ability to interact with complex cognitive/neurological disabilities
- Ability to work independently, reliably and consistently with work agreed and managed at regular intervals.
- Ability to accept and use supervision appropriately and effectively
- Ability to accept and use supervision appropriately and effectively
Desirable
- Ability to demonstrate initiative.
- Interest in Cognitive Neuropsychological research
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A First Class Honours Degree in Psychology or an Upper Second Class Degree.
- Entitlement to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society
Desirable
- Further training or MSc in associated/related field
- Further post graduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology
- Further postgraduate training in research design and analysis
- Interest in becoming member of Division of Clinical Neuropsychology
Experience
Desirable
- Experience as an Assistant Psychologist, HCA or equivalent
- Previous work with neuropsychological conditions
- Experience with clinical neuropsychological assessment, standardised test administration, scoring and interpretation
- Record of publication in either peer-reviewed academic or professional journals and/or books
- Experience in carrying out statistical analyses
- Basic knowledge of common neurological conditions such as dementia and epilepsy
- Understanding of neurological investigations such as neuro-imaging and electrophysiology
Values and behaviours
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
- An ability to interact effectively with staff from all disciplines.
- An ability to interact with complex cognitive/neurological disabilities
- Ability to work independently, reliably and consistently with work agreed and managed at regular intervals.
- Ability to accept and use supervision appropriately and effectively
- Ability to accept and use supervision appropriately and effectively
Desirable
- Ability to demonstrate initiative.
- Interest in Cognitive Neuropsychological research
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).
