Job summary
Clinical Psychologist in Neurorehabilitation at King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, based at Orpington Hospital. Grade 8a (37.5 hours)
Applications are invited for this full-time permanent post at King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, based in the neurorehabilitation hub at Orpington Hospital. You will be joining an established and supportive neuropsychology team working across the Level 1b (Frank Cooksey Unit) and Level 2b (Ontario ward) inpatient neurorehabilitation units at Orpington Hospital.
Main duties of the job
This is an exciting opportunity for a clinical psychologist looking to gain experience in inpatient neuropsychological rehabilitation, multidisciplinary team working and service development. You will have experience of working in a clinical neuropsychology setting and have a strong commitment to team working and holistic care.
You will gain both neuropsychological assessment and rehabilitation experience, which would suit someone wishing to complete the QiCN.
The post is within the Kings College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Department of Clinical Neuropsychology. We have strong links with the King's College London Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience (IOPPN) other local clinical neuropsychology services within Kings Health Partners.
Applicants should be registered as clinical psychologists with the Health and Care Professions Council.
Please note, the post is advertised as a full time post (37.5 hours per week), however we welcome applications from individuals who would like part-time hours (minimum 18 hours per week) or flexible working.
About us
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reachis our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.
We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.
King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work collaboratively with other Clinical Neuropsychologists and the wider multi-disciplinary team to provide expertise in a highly specialist clinical area in relation to services within the Ontario and Frank Cooksey Rehabilitation Units.
The work includes assessment of neuropsychological issues and disability within the patient cohort. This includes highly specialist clinical neuropsychological investigation of patients (including neuropsychological assessment, self-report measures, structured observations and clinical interviews) and to interpret and integrate this highly complex data into a meaningful neuropsychological formulation.
Please see the attached job description for more detail.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work collaboratively with other Clinical Neuropsychologists and the wider multi-disciplinary team to provide expertise in a highly specialist clinical area in relation to services within the Ontario and Frank Cooksey Rehabilitation Units.
The work includes assessment of neuropsychological issues and disability within the patient cohort. This includes highly specialist clinical neuropsychological investigation of patients (including neuropsychological assessment, self-report measures, structured observations and clinical interviews) and to interpret and integrate this highly complex data into a meaningful neuropsychological formulation.
Please see the attached job description for more detail.
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Doctoral level qualification in clinical psychology.
- Eligibility for chartered status with the BPS.
- HCPC registered clinical psychologist
Experience
Essential
- Significant post qualification experience as a clinical neuropsychologist
Desirable
- Significant post qualification experience specifically in neurorehabilitation setting
Knowledge
Essential
- Doctoral level knowledge of psychological research methodology and complex statistical analysis.
Desirable
- Knowledge of the theory and practice relating to clinical neuropsychology
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Doctoral level qualification in clinical psychology.
- Eligibility for chartered status with the BPS.
- HCPC registered clinical psychologist
Experience
Essential
- Significant post qualification experience as a clinical neuropsychologist
Desirable
- Significant post qualification experience specifically in neurorehabilitation setting
Knowledge
Essential
- Doctoral level knowledge of psychological research methodology and complex statistical analysis.
Desirable
- Knowledge of the theory and practice relating to clinical neuropsychology
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).
