Job summary
Are you interested in working in a dynamic and highly valued Paediatric Psychology and Neuropsychology service nestled within a hospital setting?
We are looking for enthusiastic and compassionate Clinical Psychologists with an interest in Paediatric Neuropsychology. The post willinvolve undertaking some specialist neuropsychological assessments as part of a child's clinical care and delivering psychologically informed psychosocial and neuro-rehabilitation interventions to support young people and their families on their healthcare journey. This posts is linked to our Neuro-oncology service but you may also link in with a number of teams within BWCH including, but not exclusively, Epilepsy Surgery, Inherited Metabolic Disorders, Acquired Brain Injury. The post will also link in with the Health in Mind (Paediatric Psychology) team to deliver assessments, formulation and interventions across the wider hospital.
There will be opportunities to contribute to consultation meetings, MDT meetings, service developments, research, attending Special Interest Groups and working with both inpatients and outpatients. We encourage and are supportive of part time and flexible working.
The post could be appointed either as a preceptorship towards an 8a role for the right applicant wishing to develop from a band 7 or be appointed at 8a. Responsibilities would be adjusted accordingly.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will lead on the provision of neuropsychological assessments to appropriate teams within BCH. The post holder will provide psychological perspectives to psychological care planning in collaboration with other members of a multi-disciplinary team.
The post could be appointed either as a preceptorship towards an 8a role for the right applicant wishing to develop from a band 7 or be appointed at 8a. Responsibilities would be adjusted accordingly. We are able to put a full development plan in place from day one to support applicants wishing to be considered for this post as a preceptorship.
About us
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care.
Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.
Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.
Forward Thinking Birmingham (FTB) Mental Health Services are a unique, innovative community and inpatient mental health partnership. Alongside partners FTB offers care pathways of mental health assessment and treatment for young people aged 0-25 years old.
Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).
Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).
Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Clinical Psychology Doctorate
- HCPC- Registered Practitioner Psychologist
Desirable
- Post graduate Diploma In Paediatric Neuropsychology
KNOWLEDGE & NATURE OF EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Experience of working with children
- Experience of psychometric assessments
- Knowledge of working with inclusively with children, young people & their families
Desirable
- Supervised practice in paediatric neuropsychology
- A knowledge of neuropsychological literature
PERSONAL SKILLS / ABILITIES AND ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- Ability to work independently and part of a team
ANALYTICAL AND JUDGEMENT SKILLS
Essential
- Ability to assimilate a lot of information in a fast paced, highly emotive environment
Desirable
- Ability to inform decision making through neuropsychological assessment
- Ability to integrate neuropsychological theory and practice
- Awareness of factors contributing to interpretation
PROFESSIONAL / MANAGERIAL / SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Experience of psychometric assessments
- Able to prepare neuropsychology reports using IT
- Confidence and experience of using Microsoft Systems (e.g. Outlook, Word, Powerpoint, etc)
- Confidence and experience of using digital platforms to aid communication and connection e.g. MS Teams, Zoom, AccuRX, Doctor doctor
Desirable
- Understanding of specialist neuropsychological literature/ guidelines
- Use of IT in undertaking neuropsychology assessment (Q-interactive/ global/tele-neuropsychology)
- Confidence and experience using commone NHS IT systems e.g. Electronic Patient Record (EPR), electronic Staff Record (ESR)
PERSONAL SKILLS / ABILITIES AND ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- Ability to produce reports in a time sensitive way
- Ability to liaise with MDT and wider medical/surgical teams
- Evidence of good rapport with colleagues
- Good report writing skills
- Ability to remain calm under pressure
- Flexibility in a fast paced, dynamic environment with complex & changing demands
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Clinical Psychology Doctorate
- HCPC- Registered Practitioner Psychologist
Desirable
- Post graduate Diploma In Paediatric Neuropsychology
KNOWLEDGE & NATURE OF EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Experience of working with children
- Experience of psychometric assessments
- Knowledge of working with inclusively with children, young people & their families
Desirable
- Supervised practice in paediatric neuropsychology
- A knowledge of neuropsychological literature
PERSONAL SKILLS / ABILITIES AND ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- Ability to work independently and part of a team
ANALYTICAL AND JUDGEMENT SKILLS
Essential
- Ability to assimilate a lot of information in a fast paced, highly emotive environment
Desirable
- Ability to inform decision making through neuropsychological assessment
- Ability to integrate neuropsychological theory and practice
- Awareness of factors contributing to interpretation
PROFESSIONAL / MANAGERIAL / SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Experience of psychometric assessments
- Able to prepare neuropsychology reports using IT
- Confidence and experience of using Microsoft Systems (e.g. Outlook, Word, Powerpoint, etc)
- Confidence and experience of using digital platforms to aid communication and connection e.g. MS Teams, Zoom, AccuRX, Doctor doctor
Desirable
- Understanding of specialist neuropsychological literature/ guidelines
- Use of IT in undertaking neuropsychology assessment (Q-interactive/ global/tele-neuropsychology)
- Confidence and experience using commone NHS IT systems e.g. Electronic Patient Record (EPR), electronic Staff Record (ESR)
PERSONAL SKILLS / ABILITIES AND ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- Ability to produce reports in a time sensitive way
- Ability to liaise with MDT and wider medical/surgical teams
- Evidence of good rapport with colleagues
- Good report writing skills
- Ability to remain calm under pressure
- Flexibility in a fast paced, dynamic environment with complex & changing demands
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Birmingham Children's Hospital
Steelhouse Lane
Birmingham
B4 6NH
Employer's website
https://bwc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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