Job summary
Are you a Neuropsychologist interested in rehabilitation? Do you have experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team?
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Headway accredited Regional Neurological Rehabilitation Unit (RNRU) at Homerton University Hospital as our Principal Neuropsychologist.
You will work closely with the Consultant Clinical Neuropsychologist to deliver a gold standard specialist neuropsychological rehabilitation service to adults with complex needs following acquired brain injury (ABI). The neuropsychology service on RNRU is fully integrated in the multi-disciplinary team (MDT) and works within a holistic, person-centred framework. You will have the opportunity to develop skills in complex assessment and intervention, MDT formulation and consultation, service development and leadership skills.
We welcome applications from candidateswho may not yet meet the full person specification but are looking to develop their skills through a preceptorship programme. The successful candidate would initially work as a band 8a clinical psychologist with senior support to achieve the required range of competencies and move into the 8b role once these are achieved (see attached JD and PS for both bands).
We particularly welcome applications from candidates from minority ethnic backgrounds to improve representation of the diverse communities we serve.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the RNRU Psychology Team. You will provide clinical supervision and complex case management support to a qualified psychologist and an assistant psychologist. The post holder will provide clinical leadership and psychological interventions to individuals, families as well as through multi-disciplinary teams.
You will be working autonomously within professional guidelines and the overall framework of the Department's and Trust's policies and procedures. You will utilise research skills for audit, policy and service development and research within the area served by the service as well as contributing to service developments and improvements.
You will be part of our well established neuropsychology service under new consultant leadership. HHFT has neuropsychology staff working across the whole neurorehabilitation pathway from the acute stroke unit, to Level 1 and Level 2b transitional neurorehabilitation units, and on to specialist community services. The Trust is keen to develop and nurture high calibre neuropsychologists and you will be able to access QiCN supervision, funding, specialist neuro CPD as well as service development, research and leadership opportunities.
About us
Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.
We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.
Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, our procedures and our People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.
We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.
Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.
Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ and Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s on this page.
The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s on this page.
The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Post-graduate qualification in Clinical or Counselling Psychology conferring eligibility for chartership by the British Psychological Society
- Registered on Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Neuropsychology (PG Dip)
- Formal training in supervision of trainees
Desirable
- Qualification in Clinical Neuropsychology (QiCN)
Skills / Abilities
Essential
- Highly developed skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management
- Ability to supervise, support and co-ordinate the work of psychology colleagues within the team/service
- Skills in providing advice and consultation to other professional and non-professional groups
- Ability to work as as senior psychologist and work autonomously in community and hospital settings
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with patients with ABI, older adults within a rehabilitation context
- Substantial experience of post training experience in a specialist neurorehabilitation service.
- Experience of training and supervising psychologists and trainees
- Experience of work in a multi- cultural setting, including working with interpreters.
Desirable
- Experience of leading psychology teams within multidisciplinary services
Knowledge
Essential
- Highly-developed knowledge of neuro- psychological assessment and intervention for neurodisability, including cognitive rehabilitation, interventions for mood/adjustment and positive behaviour support.
- Highly-developed knowledge of neuro- psychological assessment and intervention for neurodisability, including cognitive rehabilitation, interventions for mood/adjustment and positive behaviour support.
- Evidence of CPD as recommended by BPS
Other
Essential
- Demonstrating an understanding of Trust Values
- Able to identify, provide and promote appropriate means of support to carers and staff exposed to highly distressing situations and severely challenging behviours
Desirable
- Demonstrably respectful approach to patients, carers, colleagues and other professionals
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Post-graduate qualification in Clinical or Counselling Psychology conferring eligibility for chartership by the British Psychological Society
- Registered on Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Neuropsychology (PG Dip)
- Formal training in supervision of trainees
Desirable
- Qualification in Clinical Neuropsychology (QiCN)
Skills / Abilities
Essential
- Highly developed skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management
- Ability to supervise, support and co-ordinate the work of psychology colleagues within the team/service
- Skills in providing advice and consultation to other professional and non-professional groups
- Ability to work as as senior psychologist and work autonomously in community and hospital settings
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with patients with ABI, older adults within a rehabilitation context
- Substantial experience of post training experience in a specialist neurorehabilitation service.
- Experience of training and supervising psychologists and trainees
- Experience of work in a multi- cultural setting, including working with interpreters.
Desirable
- Experience of leading psychology teams within multidisciplinary services
Knowledge
Essential
- Highly-developed knowledge of neuro- psychological assessment and intervention for neurodisability, including cognitive rehabilitation, interventions for mood/adjustment and positive behaviour support.
- Highly-developed knowledge of neuro- psychological assessment and intervention for neurodisability, including cognitive rehabilitation, interventions for mood/adjustment and positive behaviour support.
- Evidence of CPD as recommended by BPS
Other
Essential
- Demonstrating an understanding of Trust Values
- Able to identify, provide and promote appropriate means of support to carers and staff exposed to highly distressing situations and severely challenging behviours
Desirable
- Demonstrably respectful approach to patients, carers, colleagues and other professionals
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).
