Job summary
We are looking for a clinical psychologist/neuropsychologist to join our Adult Neuropsychology team in an exciting Trust-wide role in a one year fixed term (maternity cover) role. This part-time role is 0.6 WTE (22.5 hours).
You can find out more about the area and the services that we provide to local residents on our careers website - www.careers.nelft.nhs.uk.
Main duties of the job
The postholder will be part of a valued and established Adult Neuropsychology Consultation service in NELFT which offers specialist neuropsychological assessment, consultation and advice to teams in both community health and mental health pathways in the Trust. These teams include local community rehabilitation teams, specialist community neurology nurses, Talking Therapies (TT) and Mental Health and Well-Being Teams (MHWTs). The post-holder will be involved in neuropsychology pathway service development including generating business cases, supervision of qualified psychologists, trainee psychologists and assistant psychologists, delivery of teaching and training on neuropsychology topics, and promotion of the service throughout the Trust.
The main team base is in a new, purpose-built community health centre (Jane Atkinson Health and Well-Being Centre, Waltham Forest) but the other bases across NELFTs London boroughs could be used. Some hybrid working can be accommodated in the role. NELFT is a digitally literate Trust, with laptop and smart phone provision, and the post-holder will have access to Pearson's Qinteractive platform for their neuropsychological assessments.
Supervision is provided by a Consultant Clinical Neuropsychologist on the Specialist Register of Clinical Neuropsychologists (SRCN)
About us
Probationary Period
This 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).
Starting with NELFT
NELFT 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 focussing in engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.
High Cost Area Supplement - Outer London
This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (with a minimum of £4,551 to a maximum of £5,735 p.a. pro rata for part time).
Use of AI
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:1. Provide operational and clinical leadership within Adult Neuropsychology and to all psychologicalpractitioners working in the neuropsychology pathway.2. Further develop the neuropsychology pathway in NELFT.3. Take responsibility for assessment, treatment and systematic outcome measurement in the neuropsychology pathway.4. Ensure a high quality, timely, accessible and evidence-based psychological service is available to all service users who need it.5. Establish and maintain excellent working relationships with wider mental and community physical health services.6. Ensure adherence to evidence based psychological treatments by all clinical staff within the neuropsychology pathway.7. Manage any waiting list for the neuropsychology pathway and ensure the waiting list is at clinically safe levels and prioritising resources in line with clinical needs.8. Lead in consultation, supervision, teaching and training of staff working within the neuropsychology pathway and playing a key role in audit and evaluation.9. Lead on the delivery of specialist neuropsychological assessment, intervention and support servicefor service users referred within the neuropsychology pathway.10. Leading on the delivery of neuropsychological services across psychology services11. Auditing and evaluating within the neuropsychology pathway. This will include reviewing people who do not engage with the service, and those who drop out, to identify ways of ensuring that theservice is accessible and responsive to diverse needs.12. Leading on the provision of expert neuropsychological advice, consultation and support to the services (e.g. Secondary Psychology, MHWT, TT) who are referring clients within the neuropsychology pathway.13. Leading on the onward referral to secondary/primary care mental health services.14. Working autonomously within professional guidelines and within the overall framework of policies and procedures of the Trust.
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer closely to this when completing your application.
We welcome your application even if you do not meet all the criteria listed in the person specification. Any development needs to help you succeed in the role, can be discussed at the interview stage.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:1. Provide operational and clinical leadership within Adult Neuropsychology and to all psychologicalpractitioners working in the neuropsychology pathway.2. Further develop the neuropsychology pathway in NELFT.3. Take responsibility for assessment, treatment and systematic outcome measurement in the neuropsychology pathway.4. Ensure a high quality, timely, accessible and evidence-based psychological service is available to all service users who need it.5. Establish and maintain excellent working relationships with wider mental and community physical health services.6. Ensure adherence to evidence based psychological treatments by all clinical staff within the neuropsychology pathway.7. Manage any waiting list for the neuropsychology pathway and ensure the waiting list is at clinically safe levels and prioritising resources in line with clinical needs.8. Lead in consultation, supervision, teaching and training of staff working within the neuropsychology pathway and playing a key role in audit and evaluation.9. Lead on the delivery of specialist neuropsychological assessment, intervention and support servicefor service users referred within the neuropsychology pathway.10. Leading on the delivery of neuropsychological services across psychology services11. Auditing and evaluating within the neuropsychology pathway. This will include reviewing people who do not engage with the service, and those who drop out, to identify ways of ensuring that theservice is accessible and responsive to diverse needs.12. Leading on the provision of expert neuropsychological advice, consultation and support to the services (e.g. Secondary Psychology, MHWT, TT) who are referring clients within the neuropsychology pathway.13. Leading on the onward referral to secondary/primary care mental health services.14. Working autonomously within professional guidelines and within the overall framework of policies and procedures of the Trust.
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer closely to this when completing your application.
We welcome your application even if you do not meet all the criteria listed in the person specification. Any development needs to help you succeed in the role, can be discussed at the interview stage.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GBC undergraduate degree in psychology
- Doctorate in Clinical Psychology
- HCPC Registration
Desirable
- Post graduate diploma in Clinical Neuropsychology
- Qualification in Clinical Neuropsychology (QiCN)
Experience
Essential
- Substantial clinical experience working with neurological conditions
- Substantial experience working in teams using a consultative model
- Substantial experience supervising others
Desirable
- Experience in adult mental health services
- Experience in leadership and service development
Knowledge
Essential
- Depth & breadth of knowledge of neuropsychology, neurology and mental health
Desirable
- Knowledge of supervision models, frameworks and processes
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GBC undergraduate degree in psychology
- Doctorate in Clinical Psychology
- HCPC Registration
Desirable
- Post graduate diploma in Clinical Neuropsychology
- Qualification in Clinical Neuropsychology (QiCN)
Experience
Essential
- Substantial clinical experience working with neurological conditions
- Substantial experience working in teams using a consultative model
- Substantial experience supervising others
Desirable
- Experience in adult mental health services
- Experience in leadership and service development
Knowledge
Essential
- Depth & breadth of knowledge of neuropsychology, neurology and mental health
Desirable
- Knowledge of supervision models, frameworks and processes
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).
Employer details
Employer name
NELFT North East London Foundation Trust
Address
Jane Atkinson Health Centre
Jane Atkinson Health and Wellbeing Centre, 714 Forest Road, E17 3HP
Waltham Forest
E17 3HP
Employer's website
https://www.nelft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
