Job summary
Are you interested in working in a dynamic and highly valued Paediatric Psychology and Neuropsychology service nestled within a hospital setting?
We are looking for enthusiastic and compassionate Clinical Psychologists with an interest in Paediatric Neuropsychology and/or Educational Psychologists with experience within Paediatric Neuropsychology.
We currently have several posts available, one of which would provide a link worker role to our Neuro-Oncology team and the other would have a focus on the provision of psycho-social support for children, young people and families who are under the care of our Epilepsy Surgery Service. There is also funding available for provision of neuropsychological assessments to children with Inherited White Matter Disorders and this could be included within the job plan of either successful candidate.
Main duties of the job
Both posts would involve:
- undertaking specialist neuropsychological assessments as part of a child's clinical care
- delivering psychologically informed psychosocial and neuro-rehabilitation interventions to support young people and their families on their healthcare journey
The post-holder would also have opportunity to link in with a number of other teams within BWCH including, but not limited to, Epilepsy Surgery, Inherited Metabolic Disorders, Acquired Brain Injury.
The post-holder would also link in with the wider Health in Mind (Paediatric Psychology) team to deliver assessments, formulation and interventions with children, young people and families across the wider Birmingham Children's hospital.
Both posts offer opportunity to contribute to consultation meetings, MDT meetings, service developments, research, attending Special Interest Groups and (neuro)psychological work with both inpatients and outpatients.
We encourage and are supportive of part-time and flexible working.
Either post could be appointed either as a preceptorship towards an 8a role for the right applicant wishing to develop from a band 7 or be appointed at 8a. Responsibilities would be adjusted accordingly
About us
The post holder will lead on the provision of neuropsychological assessments to appropriate teams within BCH. The post holder will provide psychological perspectives to psychological care planning in collaboration with other members of a multi-disciplinary team.
The post could be appointed either as a preceptorship towards an 8a role for the right applicant wishing to develop from a band 7 or be appointed at 8a. Responsibilities would be adjusted accordingly. We are able to put a full development plan in place from day one to support applicants wishing to be considered for this post as a preceptorship.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).
Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).
Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Clinical Psychology Doctorate
- Registered Practitioner Psychologist with Health Care Professionals Council
Desirable
- Postgraduate Diploma in paediatric neuropsychology
Knowledge and Nature of Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with children /adolescents
- Experience of neuropsychological assessments
Desirable
- Supervised practice in paediatric neuropsychology
- A knowledge of neuropsychological literature
Professional/Managerial and Specialist Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of neuropsychological assessments
- Able to prepare neuropsychology reports using IT
- Confidence and experience of using Microsoft Systems (e.g. Outlook, Word, Powerpoint, etc)
- Confidence and experience of using digital platforms to aid communication and connection e.g. MS Teams, Zoom, AccuRX, Doctor doctor
Desirable
- Understanding of specialist neuropsychological literature/ guidelines
- Use of IT in undertaking neuropsychology assessment (Q-interactive/ global/tele-neuropsychology)
- Confidence and experience using commone NHS IT systems e.g. Electronic Patient Record (EPR), electronic Staff Record (ESR)
Personal Skills, Abilities and Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work independently and part of a team
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Clinical Psychology Doctorate
- Registered Practitioner Psychologist with Health Care Professionals Council
Desirable
- Postgraduate Diploma in paediatric neuropsychology
Knowledge and Nature of Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with children /adolescents
- Experience of neuropsychological assessments
Desirable
- Supervised practice in paediatric neuropsychology
- A knowledge of neuropsychological literature
Professional/Managerial and Specialist Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of neuropsychological assessments
- Able to prepare neuropsychology reports using IT
- Confidence and experience of using Microsoft Systems (e.g. Outlook, Word, Powerpoint, etc)
- Confidence and experience of using digital platforms to aid communication and connection e.g. MS Teams, Zoom, AccuRX, Doctor doctor
Desirable
- Understanding of specialist neuropsychological literature/ guidelines
- Use of IT in undertaking neuropsychology assessment (Q-interactive/ global/tele-neuropsychology)
- Confidence and experience using commone NHS IT systems e.g. Electronic Patient Record (EPR), electronic Staff Record (ESR)
Personal Skills, Abilities and Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work independently and part of a team
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Birmingham Children's Hospital
Steelhouse Lane
Birmingham
B4 6NH
Employer's website
https://bwc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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