Job summary
Our mission is to provide excellent neuro-psychological assessments for patients, and consultancy to Neurology/Neuro-surgery colleagues, which is compassionate, inclusive and committed.
Are you a compassionate, enthusiastic and committed Clinical/Neuro- Psychologist who would like to join our friendly service to help develop Neuropsychology services within a very large and well-esteemed Neuroscience Centre in Birmingham.
We have a unique opportunity for a Consultant Clinical/Neuro- Psychologist to join our Clinical Neuropsychology service based at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham (QEHB).
The successful applicant will have responsibility for leading and developing Neuropsychology services for patients affected by 'Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI),' alongside inputting to the 'Epilepsy Surgery Programme' and other Neurology/Neuro-surgery sub-specialties.
You will be joining a small, friendly and research-active department that enjoys close links to the University of Birmingham and their Clinical Psychology Doctorate Course.
You will be a valued colleague in our Clinical Neuropsychology service at Birmingham & Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust.
If you thrive on challenge, creativity and a dynamic and supportive work environment, in which Neuro-psychological assessment/formulation is highly valued in the wider multi-disciplinary teams, along with the opportunity to shape the future of the service, this is the job for you.
Main duties of the job
This role will involve responsibility to lead and develop a range of inpatient and outpatient TBI Neuropsychology services, alongside the other Consultant Clinical Psychologist and 'Lead for Neuropsychology.'
The role will involve providing evidence-based/informed inpatient and outpatient Neuropsychology Assessments, contributing to TBI ward-rounds, MDT meetings and TBI Clinics (including a 'Sports Concussion Clinic'). The role will also involve contributing to pre-, peri- and post-surgical assessments for patients with drug-resistant epilepsy who are being assessed for Neurosurgery.
There are significant opportunities within QEHB to develop and expand the Neuropsychology services for additional Neurology/Neuro-surgery sub-specialties and the support of the successful applicant pursuing these opportunities will be greatly valued by the 'Lead for Clinical Neuropsychology.'
With close links to local universities, our department prides itself in a rich history of cutting-edge Neuropsychology research and as a department we have contributed to many high impact peer-reviewed journal article publications. We also enjoy supervising Assistant Psychologists and Trainee Clinical Psychologists as they progress through their careers in Clinical/Neuro Psychology.
About us
Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.
Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people's lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.
Whilst a degree of flexible working will be offered where possible, the expectation will be that in-person attendance at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham will be required for the vast majority of sessions due to need to work directly with patients and members of the Multidisciplinary team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.
Whilst a degree of flexible working will be offered where possible, the expectation will be that in-person attendance at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham will be required for the vast majority of sessions due to need to work directly with patients and members of the Multidisciplinary team.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Assessed considerable experience of working as a qualified applied psychologist/clinical neuropsychologist including in the designated function with which this post is concerned.
- Experience of the professional management of registered and pre-registration trainee psychologists, Psychology Assistants, graduate and undergraduate students and other grades of staff within a psychology service.
Desirable
- Formal post qualification experience in relevant management skills.
- Experience of representing the profession in local policy forums.
- Experience of working within a multicultural framework.
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Satisfactory completion of a British Psychological Society accredited Doctoral Level postgraduate professional training course in clinical psychology (the Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996)
- Registration with the HCPC as a Practitioner Psychologist
Desirable
- BPS Qualification in Clinical Neuropsychology (QiCN) or MSc/ PGDip in Clinical Neuropsychology with desire to complete QiCN.
Skills/Knowledge
Essential
- Skills in the use of highly complex methods of psychological assessment commensurate with doctoral level training, including specialist clinical interviewing, behavioural observation, complex psychometric testing, and specialist neuropsychological testing.
- Advanced skills, commensurate with doctoral level training and post qualification training and experience, in the formulation of highly complex problems from a psychological perspective and in the implementation of highly specialist psychological therapies, interventions and management techniques that are appropriate for use with highly complex presenting problems. Able to deliver established/ evidenced based psychological therapy to fidelity.
- Skills in providing consultation and advice from a psychological perspective to members of other professional and non-professional groups.
Desirable
- Highly developed and advanced knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies in specific 'difficult to treat' groups (e.g. personality disorder, challenging behaviour, dual diagnoses, people with additional disabilities etc).
- Advanced level knowledge of the theory and practice of highly specialised psychological therapies and assessment methodologies.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Assessed considerable experience of working as a qualified applied psychologist/clinical neuropsychologist including in the designated function with which this post is concerned.
- Experience of the professional management of registered and pre-registration trainee psychologists, Psychology Assistants, graduate and undergraduate students and other grades of staff within a psychology service.
Desirable
- Formal post qualification experience in relevant management skills.
- Experience of representing the profession in local policy forums.
- Experience of working within a multicultural framework.
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Satisfactory completion of a British Psychological Society accredited Doctoral Level postgraduate professional training course in clinical psychology (the Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996)
- Registration with the HCPC as a Practitioner Psychologist
Desirable
- BPS Qualification in Clinical Neuropsychology (QiCN) or MSc/ PGDip in Clinical Neuropsychology with desire to complete QiCN.
Skills/Knowledge
Essential
- Skills in the use of highly complex methods of psychological assessment commensurate with doctoral level training, including specialist clinical interviewing, behavioural observation, complex psychometric testing, and specialist neuropsychological testing.
- Advanced skills, commensurate with doctoral level training and post qualification training and experience, in the formulation of highly complex problems from a psychological perspective and in the implementation of highly specialist psychological therapies, interventions and management techniques that are appropriate for use with highly complex presenting problems. Able to deliver established/ evidenced based psychological therapy to fidelity.
- Skills in providing consultation and advice from a psychological perspective to members of other professional and non-professional groups.
Desirable
- Highly developed and advanced knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies in specific 'difficult to treat' groups (e.g. personality disorder, challenging behaviour, dual diagnoses, people with additional disabilities etc).
- Advanced level knowledge of the theory and practice of highly specialised psychological therapies and assessment methodologies.
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).
