Job summary
We are seeking to recruit a highly experienced and competent band 8b Paediatric Neuropsychologist/Clinical Psychologist specialising in paediatric neuropsychology. You will be joining a well recognised specialist paediatric psychology team working with children and teenagers who have cancer in a specialist cancer hospital (The Royal Marsden Hospital). The clinical psychology and neuropsychology services are an integrated service where neuropsychology is seen as an integral rather than separate part of the child's psychological formulation.
The successful applicant will be the pathway lead for the neuropsychology service and Deputy Team Lead. As such, candidates will need a significant amount of experience conducting neuropsychological assessments as well as experience of working with children with more acute neuropsychological presentations, as well as be confident managing general clinical risk issues such as suicidal ideation, in order to be able to advise more junior staff members and the MDT regarding management of such issues. The role offers flexibility in terms of the proportion of generic clinical work vs neuropsychological work depending on the interests of the successful candidate, however, some generic clinical work will be required in order to ensure that the post holder is familiar with the ward, and has a good understanding of the issues that often arise in paediatric oncology services.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for someone who is looking for career development in terms of neuropsychology and to develop their leadership skills. The successful candidate will have specialised in neuropsychology with broad clinical/neuro rehabilitation experience and skills in working with children, young people and families. Whilst the post holder would ideally have done a PGDip or PGCert course in Paediatric Neuropsychology and have the Qualification in Clinical Neuropsychology or Certificate in Clinical Neuropsychology Practice, candidates with solid neuropsychological experience who are currently undergoing this process or are interested in starting it will be considered. Funding for monthly specialist external supervision and for any courses that need to be completed/additional CPD is available.
About us
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.
At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.
At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information please refer to the job description and person specification
- In conjunction with the Consultant Paediatric Psychologist, other team members and the wider paediatric multi-disciplinary psychosocial team, contribute to the delivery of a comprehensive clinical and neuropsychological psychology service for children and young people with cancer, and their families.
- Provide neuropsychological assessments for children under the care of the hospital, primarily children with brain tumours.
- Provide feedback to parents and schools regarding childrens neuropsychological functioning, including (when appropriate) conduct school observations, liaise with teachers/SENCOs, support EHCP applications and attend school meetings to ensure children have the support needed to achieve their potential.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information please refer to the job description and person specification
- In conjunction with the Consultant Paediatric Psychologist, other team members and the wider paediatric multi-disciplinary psychosocial team, contribute to the delivery of a comprehensive clinical and neuropsychological psychology service for children and young people with cancer, and their families.
- Provide neuropsychological assessments for children under the care of the hospital, primarily children with brain tumours.
- Provide feedback to parents and schools regarding childrens neuropsychological functioning, including (when appropriate) conduct school observations, liaise with teachers/SENCOs, support EHCP applications and attend school meetings to ensure children have the support needed to achieve their potential.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Post-Graduate Doctoral level training in Clinical Psychology (or it's equivalent for those trained abroad or prior to 1996), accredited by the BPS
- HCPC registration as a Clinical Psychologist
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
Desirable
- Post-doctoral training in paediatric neuropsychology
- Leadership training
- Up-to-date Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training
Experience
Essential
- Having worked as a qualified clinical psychologist, with experience of working at as 8b level, or extensive experience at band 8a level
- Having worked post-qualification in a paediatric setting
- Having worked in a paediatric neuropsychological setting, conducting neuropsychological assessments, liaison and interventions
- Having led on, and implemented, service development projects
- Having provided psychological consultation to other professional groups
- Having worked with a wide variety of client groups, across the lifespan, and presenting with the full range of clinical severity.
- Having delivered teaching and training to other psychologists or other professionals
- Having supervised Band 7 and/or Band 8a clinical psychologists.
- Having conducted research, audits or service evaluations in a clinical setting
- Having a record of active participation in clinical psychology/neuropsychology SIGs or other crossservices forums
- Having experience of clinical research post qualification.
- Having worked with children and young people with cancer
- Having worked in the field of neuro oncology
- Having held a leading role in a service
- Having worked with patients where there is a high degree of risk, and/or queries about capacity
Desirable
- Having provided clinical supervision to multidisciplinary staff
- Having worked collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams within a hospital setting
- Having been responsible for the neuropsychological component in medical research/clinical trials
Skills Abilities/knowledge
Desirable
- Well-developed knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapy for use in physical health settings, and in difficult to treat groups
- Knowledge of the theory and practice of highly specialised psychological therapies and assessment methodologies
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Post-Graduate Doctoral level training in Clinical Psychology (or it's equivalent for those trained abroad or prior to 1996), accredited by the BPS
- HCPC registration as a Clinical Psychologist
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
Desirable
- Post-doctoral training in paediatric neuropsychology
- Leadership training
- Up-to-date Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training
Experience
Essential
- Having worked as a qualified clinical psychologist, with experience of working at as 8b level, or extensive experience at band 8a level
- Having worked post-qualification in a paediatric setting
- Having worked in a paediatric neuropsychological setting, conducting neuropsychological assessments, liaison and interventions
- Having led on, and implemented, service development projects
- Having provided psychological consultation to other professional groups
- Having worked with a wide variety of client groups, across the lifespan, and presenting with the full range of clinical severity.
- Having delivered teaching and training to other psychologists or other professionals
- Having supervised Band 7 and/or Band 8a clinical psychologists.
- Having conducted research, audits or service evaluations in a clinical setting
- Having a record of active participation in clinical psychology/neuropsychology SIGs or other crossservices forums
- Having experience of clinical research post qualification.
- Having worked with children and young people with cancer
- Having worked in the field of neuro oncology
- Having held a leading role in a service
- Having worked with patients where there is a high degree of risk, and/or queries about capacity
Desirable
- Having provided clinical supervision to multidisciplinary staff
- Having worked collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams within a hospital setting
- Having been responsible for the neuropsychological component in medical research/clinical trials
Skills Abilities/knowledge
Desirable
- Well-developed knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapy for use in physical health settings, and in difficult to treat groups
- Knowledge of the theory and practice of highly specialised psychological therapies and assessment methodologies
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
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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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
