Job summary
We welcome applications from enthusiastic and motivated individuals who are keen to work in neuropsychology and develop skills and experience in this field.
Main duties of the job
The role will involve working as part of a neuropsychology team, supporting specialist assessment including cognitive and psychometric assessments, formulation and individual or group-based neuropsychological intervention.
This post offers experience of working with adults with acquired brain injury across settings and presenting the full range of clinical complexity.
The post holder may be required to support the delivery of neuro-rehabilitation groups designed to promote understanding of neurological conditions, cognitive problems and useful management strategies.
The role also includes completing functional analysis and other behavioural assessments and the development of behaviour management plans within a Positive Behaviour Support framework.
It is essential that applicants have previous experience of working as an Assistant Psychologist, of administering psychometric and cognitive assessment and of communicating assessment results and formulations to service users and the MDT in an understandable and accessible way. In addition, applicants should have experience of working in a highly emotive environment and of direct working with individuals who may be in distress. Furthermore, we are looking for applicants with the ability to effectively review and summarise large amounts of information to help to inform assessment and formulation. Previous experience of working with individuals with acquired brain injury is desirable but not essential.
About us
The post holder will be part of a well established neuropsychology team committed to delivering high quality services. This team is part of the neurological and specialist services within CNTW's South Locality.
We believe in the development of all our staff and the post holder will be encouraged to engage in continued professional development through training and studying.
We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 28th September 2023
Closing date : 12th October 2023
We welcome your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 28th September 2023
Closing date : 12th October 2023
We welcome your application.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Upper 2nd class honours degree, or higher, in psychology.
- Eligibility for graduate membership of British Psychological Society
Desirable
- Further postgraduate training
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Paid or unpaid work with people with neurological problems and/or other disabilities.
- Experience of working as an Assistant Psychologist
- Experience of direct work with service users
- Experience of psychometric and cognitive test administration and scoring.
Desirable
- Experience of providing group interventions
- Experience of working with adults with Acquired Brain Injury
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Excellent communication- written and oral
- Experience of MDT working
- An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with long term conditions
- Ability to effectively review and summarise large amounts of information to help to inform assessment and formulation.
Desirable
- Ability to use reflection and supervision to develop skills and competencies
- Ability to work effectively and in line with clinical supervision within the remit of an Assistant Psychologist
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Upper 2nd class honours degree, or higher, in psychology.
- Eligibility for graduate membership of British Psychological Society
Desirable
- Further postgraduate training
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Paid or unpaid work with people with neurological problems and/or other disabilities.
- Experience of working as an Assistant Psychologist
- Experience of direct work with service users
- Experience of psychometric and cognitive test administration and scoring.
Desirable
- Experience of providing group interventions
- Experience of working with adults with Acquired Brain Injury
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Excellent communication- written and oral
- Experience of MDT working
- An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with long term conditions
- Ability to effectively review and summarise large amounts of information to help to inform assessment and formulation.
Desirable
- Ability to use reflection and supervision to develop skills and competencies
- Ability to work effectively and in line with clinical supervision within the remit of an Assistant Psychologist
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).
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).
