Job summary
Clinical Psychologist in Paediatric Neurology 0.8wte Band 8A (9 months Fixed Term Maternity Cover)
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Paediatric Psychology and Paediatric Neuropsychology Service for a period of 12 months to provide maternity leave cover for a 0.8wte, Band 8a Clinical Psychology/Neuropsychology position in Paediatric Neurology. It is essential that the post-holder has a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and will be HCPC registered by the time of commencing in post.
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Clinical Psychologist / Neuropsychologist who is interested in expanding their expertise and experience in providing highly specialist therapeutic intervention and neuropsychological assessment to children with neurological conditions.
Main duties of the job
The role supports children and their families referred by the Paediatric Neurology Team, including children with epilepsy and neuromuscular conditions. The post-holder will also be involved in working alongside the multidisciplinary team, in leading psychosocial meetings, and in collaborating with wider neurology networks. They will also offer consultation and training to colleagues and clinical supervision for assistant and Trainee Clinical Psychologists, and/or other staff members, as appropriate.
Whilst working autonomously, applicants will be joining an expanding and supportive paediatric neuropsychology team. Appropriate clinical supervision will be provided by clinical psychologists/neuropsychologists within the Paediatric Neuropsychology Service.
About us
The successful applicant will be welcomed to the Department of Clinical Psychology & Neuropsychology within the Trust. We are a large department of Clinical Psychologists and Neuropsychologists working across a number of medical inpatient and outpatient services within the Trust including: Adult Medical Outpatient Service, Adult and Paediatric Neurology Services and Neurorehabilitation, Stroke, Paediatrics, Burns, Cystic Fibrosis, Oncology, Cleft Lip and Palate, Haematological Cancers, Major Trauma, Neonatal, Adult and Paediatric Intensive / Critical Care, Renal and Sickle Cell. We have excellent links with the University of Nottingham and regional Clinical Psychology Doctorate Courses.
Interested applicants are warmly encouraged to contact us for further information and informal discussion.
Job description
Job responsibilities
With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
Job description
Job responsibilities
With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
Person Specification
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, highly technical, and clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS
- Skills in providing consultation & supervision to other professional and non-professional groups
- Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health
- Commitment to support the Trust's Value
Desirable
- Knowledge of the theory and practice of highly specialised psychological therapies or assessment methodologies
- Experience of working within a multicultural framework
- Experience of leading meetings and delivering training
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management
- Doctoral level knowledge of research design and methodology, including both quantitative and qualitative methods.
Desirable
- Well-developed knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies for children with neurological conditions
- Experience in research, audit and service evaluation
- Knowledge of complex multivariate data analysis as practiced within the field of clinical psychology
Planning and organisation skills
Essential
- Evidence of continuing professional development as recommended by the BPS
- Ability to identify, provide and promote appropriate means of support to carers and staff exposed to distressing situations
- Ability to identify, and employ, as appropriate, clinical governance mechanisms for the support and maintenance of clinical practice
- Ability to develop and use complex multi-media materials for presentations in public, professional and academic settings
Desirable
- Training in the supervision of other psychologists.
- Experience in clinical supervisioin
Physical Skills and Other
Essential
- Up to date immunisations are required (including TB, HepB)
- Ability to move between a number of locations within the hospital in a working day, and travel to specific locations within the Region
Desirable
- Ability to work flexible hours to suit the service and its clients
Commitment to Trust Values & Behaviours
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's behavioural standards
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Postgraduate doctoral level (or equivalent) training in clinical psychology as accredited by the BPS
- HCPC registration
- Experience in paediatric psychology and neuropsychology
Desirable
- Post-doctoral training in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice
- Paediatric psychology training courses
- Neuropsychology training course
Experience
Essential
- Qualified Clinical Psychologist
- Experience of working in an acute hospital setting
- Experience of exercising clinical responsibility for clients' psychological care and treatment
- Experience of teaching, training and/or professional and clinical supervision
- Experience of working with children
- Experience of undertaking detailed cognitive assessments
Desirable
- Experience of assessing and treating patients with neurological conditions including epilepsy
- Experience conducting clinical research
- Experience of representing psychology within the context of multi-disciplinary care
Person Specification
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, highly technical, and clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS
- Skills in providing consultation & supervision to other professional and non-professional groups
- Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health
- Commitment to support the Trust's Value
Desirable
- Knowledge of the theory and practice of highly specialised psychological therapies or assessment methodologies
- Experience of working within a multicultural framework
- Experience of leading meetings and delivering training
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management
- Doctoral level knowledge of research design and methodology, including both quantitative and qualitative methods.
Desirable
- Well-developed knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies for children with neurological conditions
- Experience in research, audit and service evaluation
- Knowledge of complex multivariate data analysis as practiced within the field of clinical psychology
Planning and organisation skills
Essential
- Evidence of continuing professional development as recommended by the BPS
- Ability to identify, provide and promote appropriate means of support to carers and staff exposed to distressing situations
- Ability to identify, and employ, as appropriate, clinical governance mechanisms for the support and maintenance of clinical practice
- Ability to develop and use complex multi-media materials for presentations in public, professional and academic settings
Desirable
- Training in the supervision of other psychologists.
- Experience in clinical supervisioin
Physical Skills and Other
Essential
- Up to date immunisations are required (including TB, HepB)
- Ability to move between a number of locations within the hospital in a working day, and travel to specific locations within the Region
Desirable
- Ability to work flexible hours to suit the service and its clients
Commitment to Trust Values & Behaviours
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's behavioural standards
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Postgraduate doctoral level (or equivalent) training in clinical psychology as accredited by the BPS
- HCPC registration
- Experience in paediatric psychology and neuropsychology
Desirable
- Post-doctoral training in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice
- Paediatric psychology training courses
- Neuropsychology training course
Experience
Essential
- Qualified Clinical Psychologist
- Experience of working in an acute hospital setting
- Experience of exercising clinical responsibility for clients' psychological care and treatment
- Experience of teaching, training and/or professional and clinical supervision
- Experience of working with children
- Experience of undertaking detailed cognitive assessments
Desirable
- Experience of assessing and treating patients with neurological conditions including epilepsy
- Experience conducting clinical research
- Experience of representing psychology within the context of multi-disciplinary care
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).