Clinical Psychologist in Paediatric Neuropsychology
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Job summary
Job Title: Clinical Psychologist in Paediatric Neuropsychology
Area of Work: Paediatric Neuropsychology (Inpatient and Outpatient)
Department: Department of Clinical Neuropsychology, King's College Hospital, London
Location: Denmark Hill, Kings College Hospital, London
Job type: Permanent 0.8 WTE role (Applications for 0.6wte welcome)
Professionally responsible to: Lead for Paediatric Neuropsychology
Accountable to: Head of Clinical Neuropsychology
Pay Scheme: Band 8a
Main duties of the job
Working in a clinical neurosciences centre, you will be supervised by a clinical paediatric neuropsychologist and form part of the neuropsychology department within the centre, consisting of 13 wte clinical neuropsychologists, three of whom are Paediatric Neuropsychologists.
The job involves providing a clinical psychology and neuropsychology service to paediatric patients on Lion ward at King's College Hospital, which is a neurosurgical (brain and spine surgery) unit, which has 10 beds, including two beds known as "Nicole's Sweet", which provide intensive rehabilitation for children after acquired brain injury. The post holder will join a large multidisciplinary team supporting the children on the ward, which includes doctors and nurses, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, play specialists and social workers, and will work in conjunction with the team. The post holder will provide a neuro-psychologically informed consultation and intervention outpatient service for the Children's Head Injury Service at KCH. They will also contribute to the provision of the general paediatric clinical neuropsychology outpatient assessment service at King's.
The job would suit some interested in gaining further qualifications in Paediatric Neuropsychology who is looking for a role where they can gain a wide breadth of experience, within a supportive team.
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 around 14,000 staff based across 5 main sites in South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local hospital services across its different sites, and specialist services from King's College Hospital (KCH) sites at Denmark Hill in Camberwell and at the Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH) site in Bromley.
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.
The trust-wide strategy 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 can take Team King's to another level.
Details
Date posted
27 December 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£58,698 to £65,095 a year pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
213-DH-7738
Job locations
King's College Hospital
Denmark Hill
London
SE5 9RS
Employer details
Employer name
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
King's College Hospital
Denmark Hill
London
SE5 9RS
Employer's website
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Employer contact details
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