Job summary
It is increasingly recognised that in utero exposure to certain medications can alter the development of the foetus leading to an increased risk of congenital anomalies and altered developmental trajectories. Both physical and neurodevelopmental features cluster together to form diagnosable syndromes such as foetal valproate spectrum disorder/ foetal valproate syndrome.
In recognition of the complexity and specialist multidisciplinary input required to diagnose and care for these patients, NHS England has commissioned a new pilot multidisciplinary service between Royal Manchester Children's Hospital and Newcastle University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The foetal exposure to medicines service will establish optimised multidisciplinary assessment and interventional procedures for children and adults at risk of a foetal exposure syndrome.
- Interview Date Monday, 14 October 2024
- 15 Hours/Week
Main duties of the job
- utilising research and computer skills for audit, policy and service development and research under the supervision of the service clinical lead
- neuropsychological assessment and intervention with children, adults, and their families under supervision of Clinical Psychologists/Consultant Neuropsychologist
- scoring and report writing
- attendance at MDT diagnostic clinics and contributing to clinical discussions
- liaison and effective teamwork within the multidisciplinary FEM service and with colleagues from our partner service and with staff from tertiary clinical genetics, paediatric, community health and education services
About us
Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the busiest, largest and most successful teaching NHS foundation trusts in the country, with around 16,000 staff and an annual income of £1 billion.
We have a long history of providing high quality care, clinical excellence, and innovation in medical research regionally, nationally and internationally.
We're also proud to be the second largest provider of specialised services in the country. This means we support people with a range of rare and complex medical, surgical and neurological conditions, cancers and genetic orders.
Our staff oversee around 2 million patients 'contacts' each year, delivering high standards of healthcare.
Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust.
We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and recognise the benefit in providing an inclusive environment. We value and respect the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects the communities we serve, and is equipped to deliver the best service to our patients. We welcome all applications irrespective of people's race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To support and enhance the professional psychological care of patients (in the specialist service).
- Providing neuropsychological assessment and psychological interventions under the supervision of a qualified clinical psychologist.
- To assist in clinical related administration, conduct of audits, teaching and project work.
- This post involves working independently according to a work plan agreed with line manager and within the overall framework of the teams policies and procedures.
This post will support the development, systematic provision, and evaluation of a high-quality specialist neuropsychology service to patients within the newly established service at Royal Manchester Childrens Hospital. The successful applicant will support the activity of qualified psychologists undertaking neuropsychological assessments and formulations and the integration of this information into the wider multidisciplinary team care management for these patients. There will be close liaison within the network (Royal Manchester Childrens Hospital) and with the patients local services. The post will include multidisciplinary work with colleagues in clinical genetics, paediatrics, speech and language therapy, physiotherapy, and occupational therapy.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay.
You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To support and enhance the professional psychological care of patients (in the specialist service).
- Providing neuropsychological assessment and psychological interventions under the supervision of a qualified clinical psychologist.
- To assist in clinical related administration, conduct of audits, teaching and project work.
- This post involves working independently according to a work plan agreed with line manager and within the overall framework of the teams policies and procedures.
This post will support the development, systematic provision, and evaluation of a high-quality specialist neuropsychology service to patients within the newly established service at Royal Manchester Childrens Hospital. The successful applicant will support the activity of qualified psychologists undertaking neuropsychological assessments and formulations and the integration of this information into the wider multidisciplinary team care management for these patients. There will be close liaison within the network (Royal Manchester Childrens Hospital) and with the patients local services. The post will include multidisciplinary work with colleagues in clinical genetics, paediatrics, speech and language therapy, physiotherapy, and occupational therapy.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay.
You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- Completed a single honours degree in psychology
Desirable
- Further post graduate training or experience in relevant areas of professional psychology, mental health practice and/or research design and analysis
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Experience of conducting literature searches and reviews
- Experience of working with people with mental health problems and/or other disabilities as an assistant psychologist
- An understanding of the needs of children, adults and families with physical health problems and/or other disabilities
- Demonstrates understanding of issues relating to confidentiality and adheres to Trust policy
- An understanding of psychology applied to health care
- Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
- High level of report writing
- Work with children and/or adults with physical health problems, particularly in hospital-based settings
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- High standard of computer skills including email, excel and SPSS and the ability to utilise a patient information system to manage diary commitments and electronic patient records
- High level communication skills (written and verbal) including an ability to communicate and work in settings in which the atmosphere may be highly emotive
- An ability to apply existing psychological knowledge to a physical and mental health context
- An ability to interact professionally with staff from all disciplines
- Ability to accept and use supervision appropriately and effectively
- Ability to cope with and maintain professionalism in potentially upsetting circumstances around serious illness
- Ability to meet the travel requirements of the post
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- Completed a single honours degree in psychology
Desirable
- Further post graduate training or experience in relevant areas of professional psychology, mental health practice and/or research design and analysis
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Experience of conducting literature searches and reviews
- Experience of working with people with mental health problems and/or other disabilities as an assistant psychologist
- An understanding of the needs of children, adults and families with physical health problems and/or other disabilities
- Demonstrates understanding of issues relating to confidentiality and adheres to Trust policy
- An understanding of psychology applied to health care
- Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
- High level of report writing
- Work with children and/or adults with physical health problems, particularly in hospital-based settings
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- High standard of computer skills including email, excel and SPSS and the ability to utilise a patient information system to manage diary commitments and electronic patient records
- High level communication skills (written and verbal) including an ability to communicate and work in settings in which the atmosphere may be highly emotive
- An ability to apply existing psychological knowledge to a physical and mental health context
- An ability to interact professionally with staff from all disciplines
- Ability to accept and use supervision appropriately and effectively
- Ability to cope with and maintain professionalism in potentially upsetting circumstances around serious illness
- Ability to meet the travel requirements of the post
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).
