Job summary
An opportunity has become available for a Clinical Psychologist to join our specialist Rapid Assessment and Acute Rehabilitation (RAAR) team.
In this role, you will conduct in-depth neuropsychological assessments and provide evidence-based interventions to support adult inpatient recovery and rehabilitation. Key responsibilities include:
- Utilising your expertise to evaluate patients and guide individualised treatment plans.
- Offering prompt consultations and recommendations to the RAAR multidisciplinary team to optimise patient care.
- Providing clinical supervision and training to develop staff skills in rehabilitation care.
- Leading audits, research, and service improvement initiatives to advance care standards.
- Liaising with families, carers, and external agencies to facilitate coordinated care planning.
We are looking for someone dedicated to empowering patients managing complex neurological and psychiatric conditions. If you are motivated to make a difference through expert assessments and compassionate interventions, we invite suitable candidates to apply.
For informal enquiries, please contact:
Dr Kendra Shaw, Consultant Clinical Neuropsychologist in Neurorehabilitation kendra.shaw@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be part of the Neuropsychology provision within the newly established Rapid Assessment and Acute Rehabilitation (RAAR) service. The post holder will also be part of a multi-disciplinary team who works together to set and implement goals relating to patient management, and also discharge planning and consideration of capacity and consent.
The post holder will be part of the Neuropsychology Department in King's College Hospital, which incorporates 13.5 (wte) clinical neuropsychologists. The department is an active group which meets regularly for peer support, teaching and training, with wider links to other King's Health Partners.
The post holder will have a responsibility of providing more widely expertise and advice relating to clinical neuropsychological rehabilitation within King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
About us
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reachis our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.
We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.
King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a detailed job description and main responsibilities please refer to the job description and person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a detailed job description and main responsibilities please refer to the job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Doctoral level qualification in clinical psychology.
- Eligibility for chartered status with the BPS
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a neuropsychology setting/administering neuropsychology assessments
- Experience of psychological work with clients with a range of psychological needs of a complex nature.
- Experience of developing and providing teaching and training to psychologists and other professional groups.
- Experience of working with, and addressing issues of, diversity.
- Experience of developing and carrying out research projects.
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Doctoral level knowledge of psychological research methodology and complex statistical analysis.
- Evidence of continuing professional development as recommended by the BPS.
- Knowledge of psychological assessment and clinical neuropsychological assessment.
- Highly specialist knowledge relevant to working with the client group
- Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health issues.
- Awareness of diversity through attendance of relevant training.
Desirable
- Knowledge of the theory and practice relating to clinical neuropsychology
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Doctoral level qualification in clinical psychology.
- Eligibility for chartered status with the BPS
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a neuropsychology setting/administering neuropsychology assessments
- Experience of psychological work with clients with a range of psychological needs of a complex nature.
- Experience of developing and providing teaching and training to psychologists and other professional groups.
- Experience of working with, and addressing issues of, diversity.
- Experience of developing and carrying out research projects.
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Doctoral level knowledge of psychological research methodology and complex statistical analysis.
- Evidence of continuing professional development as recommended by the BPS.
- Knowledge of psychological assessment and clinical neuropsychological assessment.
- Highly specialist knowledge relevant to working with the client group
- Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health issues.
- Awareness of diversity through attendance of relevant training.
Desirable
- Knowledge of the theory and practice relating to clinical neuropsychology
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).
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).
