Job summary
A vacancy for a 0.45 WTE 8a Clinical Psychologist/Neuropsychologist with an interest and experience in neuropsychology has arisen in NELFT's Neuropsychology Service. The post-holder will be part of an established Neuropsychology Pathway in NELFT which offers specialist neuropsychological assessment, consultation and advice to teams in both community health and mental health pathways in the Trust who care for patients with neurological conditions. These teams include local community rehabilitation teams, Long COVID rehabilitation teams, specialist community neurology nurses, Talking Therapists and severe mental illness (SMI) pathways. The service covers NELFT's London boroughs which include Waltham Forest, Barking & Dagenham, Havering, Redbridge, and parts of Essex.
The post-holder will predominantly be offering neuropsychological assessment and advice and will have access to various leadership opportunities including teaching, training, consultation, research/audit and supervision of trainees and/or Assistant Psychologists.
The default team base is in a community health centre (Jane Atkinson Health and Well-Being Centre, Waltham Forest) but the other bases across NELFTs London and Essex boroughs could be used and some virtual/home working can be accommodated in the role. NELFT is a digitally literate Trust, with laptop and smart phone provision as standard, and the post-holder will have access to Pearson's Qinteractive for their neuropsychological assessments.
Main duties of the job
The postholder will provide specialist neuropsychological assessment, consultation and advice to a wide range of teams in both community and mental health settings across NELFT. They will endeavour to promote and champion the role of clinical neuropsychology across all healthcare settings, and to contribute to service development in this area. They will be encouraged and supported to complete postgraduate training courses in clinical neuropsychology.
About us
Starting with NELFTNELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop in sessions focusing in engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.
COVID-19 VaccinationWe continue to encourage all staff to ensure that they have been double vaccinated and received their booster. We recognise that taking the vaccine provides the best defence against COVID 19 for our patients, our staff and their families.
Probationary PeriodThis post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).High Cost Area Supplement - LondonThis post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (minimum payment of £4,313 and a maximum payment of £5,436 per annum pro rata).
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Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide a highly specialist neuropsychological and psychological assessment service to patients referred internally to the Neuropsychology Service.
To provide and/or support the provision of evidence based neuropsychological and psychological interventions for service users. This will include working with individuals, groups, couples and families where appropriate.
To provide highly specialist neuropsychological/ psychological advice, guidance, and consultation to other professionals contributing directly to clients formulation, diagnosis, and treatment plan.
To carry out professional duties and responsibilities in the following areas: clinical practice, service development, teaching and training, work with other agencies, consultancy and/or applied research and service evaluation.
To contribute to service development within the Neuropsychology Service/Pathway that pertains to neuropsychology and/or psychology.
Support the development of psychological services through the supervision of other qualified psychologists, trainee psychologists, and assistant psychologists.
To undertake risk assessment and risk management for clients and to provide advice to other professions on psychological aspects of risk assessment and risk management.
Clinical Supervision of Assistant Psychologists in the Neuropsychology Service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide a highly specialist neuropsychological and psychological assessment service to patients referred internally to the Neuropsychology Service.
To provide and/or support the provision of evidence based neuropsychological and psychological interventions for service users. This will include working with individuals, groups, couples and families where appropriate.
To provide highly specialist neuropsychological/ psychological advice, guidance, and consultation to other professionals contributing directly to clients formulation, diagnosis, and treatment plan.
To carry out professional duties and responsibilities in the following areas: clinical practice, service development, teaching and training, work with other agencies, consultancy and/or applied research and service evaluation.
To contribute to service development within the Neuropsychology Service/Pathway that pertains to neuropsychology and/or psychology.
Support the development of psychological services through the supervision of other qualified psychologists, trainee psychologists, and assistant psychologists.
To undertake risk assessment and risk management for clients and to provide advice to other professions on psychological aspects of risk assessment and risk management.
Clinical Supervision of Assistant Psychologists in the Neuropsychology Service.
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Professional Qualification in Clinical Psychology at doctorate or equivalent level.
Essential
Essential
- Experience of carrying out teaching and training within the field of Clinical Psychology/Neuropsychology
Essential
Essential
- Eligible for registration with the HCPC
Essential
Essential
- Undergraduate degree in Psychology conferring Graduate Basis for Registration
Desirable
Desirable
- At least 18 months post-qualification experience in relevant field
Desirable
Desirable
- Post-qualification experience of conducting neuropsychological assessments in a relevant field
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Professional Qualification in Clinical Psychology at doctorate or equivalent level.
Essential
Essential
- Experience of carrying out teaching and training within the field of Clinical Psychology/Neuropsychology
Essential
Essential
- Eligible for registration with the HCPC
Essential
Essential
- Undergraduate degree in Psychology conferring Graduate Basis for Registration
Desirable
Desirable
- At least 18 months post-qualification experience in relevant field
Desirable
Desirable
- Post-qualification experience of conducting neuropsychological assessments in a relevant field
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).
