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Senior/ Principal Neuropsychologist - Paediatrics

The closing date is 30 May 2025

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Job summary

Role - Senior/Principal Psychologist/ Neuropsychologist - Paediatrics

Location - The Portland Hospital, London

Contract Type - Permanent

Hours - Full time 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday, part time considered

Salary Range- Competitive dependent upon skills and experience.

Were looking for a Senior/Principal Neuro Psychologist to join our team at The Portland Hospital currently rated Good by the CQC.

Internationally renowned for clinical excellence, The Portland Hospital is the only independent hospital in the UK entirely dedicated to women and children. Our inpatient and outpatient specialties reflect this, providing clinical expertise in Paediatrics, Obstetrics and Women`s Health.Our Paediatric wards hold 56 inpatient beds + 11 day case and are equipped with the latest technology to provide advanced medical and surgical care, including a Paediatric Neurorehabilitation Unit and a Paediatric Intensive Care Unit which reflects the acuity and complex nature of the children who are admitted to our hospital. The Portland Hospital has a large number of international Paediatric patients, often funded by relevant embassies.

Main duties of the job

We are seeking a qualified and compassionate Child Psychologist with specialist experience of neuropsychological assessment or a Neuropsychologist to join our multidisciplinary therapy team. You will work with children with a wide range of neurodisabilities. Our current service is within inpatients however you will have the exciting opportunity to set up and be responsible for an outpatient service as part of the role

The successful candidate must have the knowledge and skills to provide quality care to our patients and their families who require long term parental support through what is often a long journey of treatment. You will work within the therapy team at The Portland Hospital but also have contact with the wider Psychology team across other HCA locations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct psychological assessments and/or tests for diagnostic purposes.

  • Neuropsychology formulation, assessment and recommendations

  • Develop an individualized treatment plan for each child and their families.

  • Educate family members on what they can do for their child or how to respond to certain behaviours.

  • Psychological consultation to colleagues in the multi-disciplinary team

  • Teaching and training

  • Contribution to service developments

  • Provide complete documentation and records of assessments and treatments according to in-house policies.

About us

Why HCA UK?

Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the worlds leading healthcare providers. In the UK, were one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.

We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. Thats why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As Senior/Principal Psychologist youll be eligible for:

  • 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service,with option to buy or sell leave tosuit you

  • Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals

  • Private pension contribution which increases with length of service

  • Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme

  • Group Life Assurance from day one

  • Critical illness cover

  • Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

  • Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages atThe Portland

  • Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you

  • Discounts with over 800 major retailers

Details

Date posted

08 May 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

E0115-25-0078

Job locations

The Portland Hospital

209 Great Portland Street

London

W1W 5AH


Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful candidate must have the knowledge and skills to provide quality care to our patients and their families who require long term parental support through what is often a long journey of treatment. You will work within the therapy team at The Portland Hospital but also have contact with the wider Psychology team across other HCA locations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct psychological assessments and/or tests for diagnostic purposes.

  • Neuropsychology formulation, assessment and recommendations

  • Develop an individualized treatment plan for each child and their families.

  • Educate family members on what they can do for their child or how to respond to certain behaviours.

  • Psychological consultation to colleagues in the multi-disciplinary team

  • Teaching and training

  • Contribution to service developments

  • Provide complete documentation and records of assessments and treatments according to in-house policies.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful candidate must have the knowledge and skills to provide quality care to our patients and their families who require long term parental support through what is often a long journey of treatment. You will work within the therapy team at The Portland Hospital but also have contact with the wider Psychology team across other HCA locations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct psychological assessments and/or tests for diagnostic purposes.

  • Neuropsychology formulation, assessment and recommendations

  • Develop an individualized treatment plan for each child and their families.

  • Educate family members on what they can do for their child or how to respond to certain behaviours.

  • Psychological consultation to colleagues in the multi-disciplinary team

  • Teaching and training

  • Contribution to service developments

  • Provide complete documentation and records of assessments and treatments according to in-house policies.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • What you'll bring
  • Must have a bachelors degree in psychology, a graduate degree in psychology, and a Ph.D. or. Psy.D. in clinical or child psychology.
  • Minimum of five years clinical experience working with children with neurological deficit.
  • Candidates at post-doctoral level may be preferred.
  • Must be approachable and empathic for children to be comfortable working with you.
  • Must be knowledgeable of different therapeutic methods and be able to switch between different approaches to meet each childs needs.
  • Excellent communication skills, specifically the ability to communicate with children of different ages and from different cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.
  • Adhere to all professional, ethical, and legal regulations as determined by relevant regulatory bodies and the law.
  • Willingness to attend team meetings, as well as seminars on topics relevant to our client base.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • What you'll bring
  • Must have a bachelors degree in psychology, a graduate degree in psychology, and a Ph.D. or. Psy.D. in clinical or child psychology.
  • Minimum of five years clinical experience working with children with neurological deficit.
  • Candidates at post-doctoral level may be preferred.
  • Must be approachable and empathic for children to be comfortable working with you.
  • Must be knowledgeable of different therapeutic methods and be able to switch between different approaches to meet each childs needs.
  • Excellent communication skills, specifically the ability to communicate with children of different ages and from different cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.
  • Adhere to all professional, ethical, and legal regulations as determined by relevant regulatory bodies and the law.
  • Willingness to attend team meetings, as well as seminars on topics relevant to our client base.

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.

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.

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

HCA Healthcare UK

Address

The Portland Hospital

209 Great Portland Street

London

W1W 5AH


Employer's website

https://www.hcahealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

HCA Healthcare UK

Address

The Portland Hospital

209 Great Portland Street

London

W1W 5AH


Employer's website

https://www.hcahealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Details

Date posted

08 May 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

E0115-25-0078

Job locations

The Portland Hospital

209 Great Portland Street

London

W1W 5AH


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