Job summary
We are seeking a dynamic and motivated Clinical Psychologist or Clinical Neuropsychologist interested in developing their career in neuropsychology in an acute neuroscience centre of excellence.
The ideal candidate will have some background in working in neuropsychology and ideally within a tertiary neuroscience centre, though we are interested in Clinical Psychologists with other backgrounds seeking to develop their careers in this area.
This post would also be potentially suited for a newly qualified or about to qualify Clinical Psychologist looking to develop their career in neuropsychology in an acute neuroscience setting.
For candidates without a substantive neuropsychology background we would consider offering this post as a band 7 with preceptorship to 8A.
Main duties of the job
To provide neuropsychological input for patients with a neurological and/or functional disorder referred to the Walton Centre. To conduct specialist neuropsychological / psychological assessments and evidence-based interventions with patients and manage own specialist caseload.
To provide specialist consultation and advice within a multidisciplinary context. To work autonomously within professional guidelines and undertake regular supervision. To provide clinical supervision for other staff members.
To attend regular team meetings and present cases for discussion, undertake teaching and training of staff.
About us
The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust is the only NHS trust to hold dual accreditation for the Investors in People. We invest in people and we invest in wellbeing standards and have been awarded Gold status for both. The Walton Centre is a leader in the treatment and care of neurology and neurosurgery, placing the patient and their family at the heart of everything we do. As the only specialist hospital trust in the UK dedicated to providing comprehensive neurology, neurosurgery, spinal and pain management services we are proud to be rated as an Outstanding Trust by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), and champion change throughout the field of neuroscience. Originally formed in 1992, the Trust received Foundation Trust status in 2009.
With around 1,450 staff, The Walton Centre treats more than 127,000 outpatients and 18,000 inpatients each year. We have leading specialists and incredibly dedicated staff delivering excellent clinical outcomes for brain, spinal and neurological care nationally and internationally. Teams across our site in Fazakerley, Liverpool, offer a world-class service in diagnosing and treating injuries and illnesses affecting the brain, spine and peripheral nerves and muscles, and in supporting people suffering from a wide range of long-term neurological conditions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification document for detailed information about the job description for this vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification document for detailed information about the job description for this vacancy.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Doctorate of clinical psychology as accredited by HCPC including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology
- HCPC Registration as a Clinical Psychologist
- Competence in two or more distinct psychological approaches to assessment, formulation and treatment.
Desirable
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Post-doctoral training &/or qualification (QICN) in neuropsychology or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice.
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Experience of Neuropsychological assessment and intervention with neurological conditions/acquired brain injury.
- Possess communication skills to convey sensitive information
Desirable
- Experience of working in a neuropsychology department in an acute neuroscience center.
- Experience of working with patients who have a diagnosis of a functional neurological disorder.
Skills & Attributes
Essential
- Able to use clinical judgement to assess the risk for patients presenting with anger, depression, suicidal ideation/intent and other psychological vulnerabilities.
- Possess and apply advanced range of psychological theories in the areas of health psychology, clinical psychology counselling psychology and Neuropsychology
Desirable
- Manage waiting lists and caseloads.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Doctorate of clinical psychology as accredited by HCPC including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology
- HCPC Registration as a Clinical Psychologist
- Competence in two or more distinct psychological approaches to assessment, formulation and treatment.
Desirable
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Post-doctoral training &/or qualification (QICN) in neuropsychology or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice.
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Experience of Neuropsychological assessment and intervention with neurological conditions/acquired brain injury.
- Possess communication skills to convey sensitive information
Desirable
- Experience of working in a neuropsychology department in an acute neuroscience center.
- Experience of working with patients who have a diagnosis of a functional neurological disorder.
Skills & Attributes
Essential
- Able to use clinical judgement to assess the risk for patients presenting with anger, depression, suicidal ideation/intent and other psychological vulnerabilities.
- Possess and apply advanced range of psychological theories in the areas of health psychology, clinical psychology counselling psychology and Neuropsychology
Desirable
- Manage waiting lists and caseloads.
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).
