Job summary
8c Consultant Clinical Neuropsychologist - 1.0wte
We have an exciting opportunity for a Consultant Clinical Neuropsychologist to join our large, friendly, supportive and welcoming Neuropsychology Department comprised of 15 Clinical Neuropsychologists / Psychologists and 8 Assistant Psychologists.
You may already be at Consultant level or looking for an opportunity to move into a leadership role.
The Department of Neuropsychology offers clinical neuropsychology services along the entire pathway of care from acute neurosciences through to the community. Our six main service areas are: General Outpatients; Neurosurgery; Cognitive Disorders Clinic, Integrated Stroke Pathway, Head Injury Therapy Unit and Functional Neurological Disorders Service.
The post holder will be expected to provide input into Neurosurgery services and also provide support and leadership to other service areas as required.
The Neuropsychology Department falls within the Neuro-MSK Division of North Bristol NHS Trust. We are located at Southmead Hospital in Bristol with links to the University of Bristol Neuropsychology courses.
If you are interested in learning more about this post, please contact Dr Angelita Cruz (Consultant Neuropsychologist / Acting Head of Department) on 0117 414 3280
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will serve as the Lead Neuropsychologist in the Neurosurgery services, including the Epilepsy Surgery Programme. Therefore, a minimum of two years supervised practice in an Adult Epilepsy Surgery Programme is an essential requirement for the post. Also required are registrations with the HCPC as a Practitioner Psychologist and the Specialist Register of Clinical Neuropsychologists of the British Psychological Society.
The post holder will be expected to provide support and leadership to other service areas at Southmead Hospital as required.
The post holder is also expected to contribute to the delivery of the University of Bristol Neuropsychology Programmes.
About us
North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.
North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main responsibilities:
Serve as Lead Neuropsychologist within the neurosurgery services, including the Epilepsy Surgery Programme.
Provide clinical leadership for the neuropsychology services based at Southmead Hospital as required.
Provide a comprehensive neuropsychology service with a scientist-practitioner approach (e.g., diagnosis, formulation, recommendations to patient, carer, or other professionals, intervention and recommendations)
Communicate with patients, carers and other health professionals regarding the neuropsychological aspects of a persons care via individual sessions, discussion and formal reports, as appropriate.
Manage, plan and prioritise a clinical caseload.
Engage in supervision via colleagues in the Neuropsychology department and obtain the required continuing professional development hours.
Contribute to training and supervision of junior staff.
Supervise assistant psychologists.
Provide support to the University of Bristol Neuropsychology Programmes
Please see Job Description for details
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main responsibilities:
Serve as Lead Neuropsychologist within the neurosurgery services, including the Epilepsy Surgery Programme.
Provide clinical leadership for the neuropsychology services based at Southmead Hospital as required.
Provide a comprehensive neuropsychology service with a scientist-practitioner approach (e.g., diagnosis, formulation, recommendations to patient, carer, or other professionals, intervention and recommendations)
Communicate with patients, carers and other health professionals regarding the neuropsychological aspects of a persons care via individual sessions, discussion and formal reports, as appropriate.
Manage, plan and prioritise a clinical caseload.
Engage in supervision via colleagues in the Neuropsychology department and obtain the required continuing professional development hours.
Contribute to training and supervision of junior staff.
Supervise assistant psychologists.
Provide support to the University of Bristol Neuropsychology Programmes
Please see Job Description for details
Person Specification
Education / Training/ Qualifications
Essential
- Training in clinical psychology to doctoral standard (or its equivalent for those trained before 11996, as accredited by the British Psychological Society.
- HCPC registered Practitioner Psychologist
- Member of the Specialist Register of Clinical Neuropsychologists
- Specialist knowledge and skills regarding the neuropsychology of epilepsy and neuro-oncology.
Work Experience
Essential
- Experience in assessment of patients with neurological conditions
- Minimum of two years supervised practice in an adult epilepsy surgery service.
- Experience in a role providing leadership to a clinical team or management of a clinical team.
- Experience providing clinical supervision and training in neuropsychology.
Person Specification
Education / Training/ Qualifications
Essential
- Training in clinical psychology to doctoral standard (or its equivalent for those trained before 11996, as accredited by the British Psychological Society.
- HCPC registered Practitioner Psychologist
- Member of the Specialist Register of Clinical Neuropsychologists
- Specialist knowledge and skills regarding the neuropsychology of epilepsy and neuro-oncology.
Work Experience
Essential
- Experience in assessment of patients with neurological conditions
- Minimum of two years supervised practice in an adult epilepsy surgery service.
- Experience in a role providing leadership to a clinical team or management of a clinical team.
- Experience providing clinical supervision and training in neuropsychology.
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).
