Job summary
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Trust
Assistant Neuropsychologist
Full-time: 1.00 WTE Permanent
Band 5
We are pleased to advertise a vacancy for an Assistant Neuropsychologist post in the Neuropsychology service at Great Ormond Street Hospital.
https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/health-professionals/clinical-specialties/neuropsychology-information-health-professionals/neuropsychology-department
The post would suit a highly motivated individual interested in neuropsychological assessment of children with neurological conditions.
Applicants should have a first-class degree in Psychology and/or an MSc in Neuropsychology or related subject, good interpersonal skills, and experience of working with children. Prior experience of psychometric/neuropsychological assessment is essential, and experience of working with individuals with brain injury or neurological conditions is desirable. The post holder must have a high level of attention to detail and ability to sustain focus.
The service is involved in clinical research, and data management and research skills will also be valuable.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will also be part of the wider Psychological & Mental Health Services in the Trust. There is regular formal supervision and informal support, including a large assistant psychologist group, and excellent opportunities for professional development within the Trust.
The advert may close early if a sufficient number of applications have been received.
Interviews will take place on 6th March.
For informal enquiries, please contact Dr Charlotte Malcolm (Principal Clinical Neuropsychologist): charlotte.malcolm@gosh.nhs.uk, tel: 020 7405 9200 ext. 0146 or Dr Isabelle Sharples (Practitioner Psychologist in Neuropsychology): isabelle.sharples@gosh.nhs.uk
About us
GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.
We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.
We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.
We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.
We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women's staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust's mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
Values
Essential
- Gosh Values
- Experience of working as part of a diverse team.
- Experience of contributing to an inclusive workplace culture.
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- 1st class Honours degree in Psychology or 2.1 Hons Psychology and post-graduate qualification/training (e.g. MSc) in neuropsychology or related subject
- Eligibility for Graduate Membership of the British Psychological Society (BPS)
Desirable
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of the needs and difficulties of children with illness, including neurological conditions and/or other disabilities
- Experience of working with patients in clinical settings
- Experience of working with children
- Experience of administering, scoring, and reporting neuropsychological tests
- Knowledge of research methodology and statistical analysis of data
Desirable
- Experience of working in a paediatric setting
- Experience of working with people with neurodisability
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- High level of attention to detail and sustained focus
- High level interpersonal and communication skills, including communication of sensitive information, working with children and families, and staff from all disciplines
- An ability to work in highly emotive settings
- The application of psychological knowledge to a paediatric context
- Ability to work reliably, independently and flexibly
Person Specification
Values
Essential
- Gosh Values
- Experience of working as part of a diverse team.
- Experience of contributing to an inclusive workplace culture.
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- 1st class Honours degree in Psychology or 2.1 Hons Psychology and post-graduate qualification/training (e.g. MSc) in neuropsychology or related subject
- Eligibility for Graduate Membership of the British Psychological Society (BPS)
Desirable
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of the needs and difficulties of children with illness, including neurological conditions and/or other disabilities
- Experience of working with patients in clinical settings
- Experience of working with children
- Experience of administering, scoring, and reporting neuropsychological tests
- Knowledge of research methodology and statistical analysis of data
Desirable
- Experience of working in a paediatric setting
- Experience of working with people with neurodisability
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- High level of attention to detail and sustained focus
- High level interpersonal and communication skills, including communication of sensitive information, working with children and families, and staff from all disciplines
- An ability to work in highly emotive settings
- The application of psychological knowledge to a paediatric context
- Ability to work reliably, independently and flexibly
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).
