Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Clinical Neuropsychology Department at Homerton Healthcare, working as part of an experienced and committed MDT across our regional specialist inpatient neurorehabilitation and acute stroke units.
The role provides an excellent opportunity to develop a wide range of neuropsychological assessment and psychological therapy skills. The post-holder will receive high-quality neuropsychology supervision and support from qualified supervisors within the unit.
***ADVERT MAY CLOSE EARLY DUE TO HIGH APPLICATIONS***
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be expected to:
- Provide neuropsychological and psychological assessments to patients with neurological conditions, adjustment and emotional difficulties, and challenging behaviour
- Provide neuropsychological and psychological treatments under supervision
- Provide behavioural observations and analysis for challenging behaviours and to use these to compile behavioural management plans to be shared with the MDT, patient, and family
- Develop and provide bespoke materials, e.g. information leaflets or summaries of cognitive profiles, to patients and families together with a qualified psychologist or MDT
- Provide psycho-education and support to families and carers of people who have sustained a brain injury, under supervision or together with a qualified member of staff
- Together with other qualified psychologists and / or MDT, to develop, co-facilitate, and evaluate therapeutic groups for patients
- Appropriate to the banding of the role, undertake observations and consultations, feedback at meetings, compile scoring and written summaries of neuropsychological test data
- Appropriate to the banding of the role, to utilise research skills for audit, policy and service development and research within the area served by the team/service
- Undertake specific administrative tasks where required
About us
Homerton Healthcare 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, procedures and 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 & 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
- First degree or equivalent in Psychology
Desirable
- Postgraduate qualification in related field (e.g. mental health, neuropsychology).
Trust Values
Essential
- Demonstrating understanding of Trust Values
Experience
Essential
- Direct experience with people who present with cognitive, behavioural, or emotional difficulties (in any setting)
- Experience of working with people with learning disabilities, brain injuries or dementia
- Working in a multidisciplinary team
- Experience of working with a diverse range of communities (e.g. black and other minority ethnic groups)
Desirable
- Lived experience of membership with a group/identity that is currently under-represented within Clinical Psychology
Skills/ Abilities
Essential
- Ability to work collaboratively with patients, families and the wider team
- Ability to adapt communication style for people who have communication impairments
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of equality, diversity and inclusivity and applying this to a healthcare setting
- Broad background knowledge of the NHS, Local Authority, and the legislative frameworks underpinning the provision of health and social care
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- First degree or equivalent in Psychology
Desirable
- Postgraduate qualification in related field (e.g. mental health, neuropsychology).
Trust Values
Essential
- Demonstrating understanding of Trust Values
Experience
Essential
- Direct experience with people who present with cognitive, behavioural, or emotional difficulties (in any setting)
- Experience of working with people with learning disabilities, brain injuries or dementia
- Working in a multidisciplinary team
- Experience of working with a diverse range of communities (e.g. black and other minority ethnic groups)
Desirable
- Lived experience of membership with a group/identity that is currently under-represented within Clinical Psychology
Skills/ Abilities
Essential
- Ability to work collaboratively with patients, families and the wider team
- Ability to adapt communication style for people who have communication impairments
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of equality, diversity and inclusivity and applying this to a healthcare setting
- Broad background knowledge of the NHS, Local Authority, and the legislative frameworks underpinning the provision of health and social care
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).
