Job summary
This is a unique opportunity to join our new neuropsychology rotation and gain valuable skills across acute and specialist inpatient and community neuropsychology settings. The Homerton Neuropsychology rotation provides a qualified clinical psychology service to the Regional Neurological Rehabilitation Unit (RNRU), Graham Stroke Unit (GSU) and RNRU Outreach team (please see description of each team in the Job Description). The post holder will work as a fully integrated member of the MDT and benefit from close working and specialist supervision from the Consultant Clinical Neuropsychologist and/or Principal Clinical Psychologist/Clinical Lead for RNRU Outreach.
You will be part of our well established, consultant-led neuropsychology service. Homerton Neuropsychology has a strong holistic ethos and many of the services we work into have adopted a biopsychosocial formulation led approach.The Trust is keen to develop and nurture high calibre neuropsychologists and you will be able to access QiCN supervision, funding, specialistneuro CPD as well as service development, research and leadership opportunities.
The post would suit a Clinical or Counselling Psychologist looking to progress to an 8a position. We also welcome applications from newly qualified Psychologists looking to develop their skills via a preceptorship programme. We particularly welcome applications from candidates from minority ethnic backgrounds to improve our representation of the communities that we serve.
Main duties of the job
- Provide a specialist neuropsychology service for patients on RNRU / GSU / RNRU Outreach including assessment, intervention, risk management and referral on to other mental health services as appropriate to need.
- Provide highly specialist psychological supervision for junior psychology staff working in neuro-rehabilitation services.
- Provide specialist psychological training, supervision, guidance and consultation to other professionals contributing directly to the formulation and treatment of individual patients.
- Develop effective links and referral pathways with primary and secondary care teams providing care for patients, including arrangements for communication and joint working.
- Maintain electronic systems for referrals, appointments, activity and outcome monitoring for performance management, including continuous audit and evaluation of service.
- Contribute to the operation of practice group teams within the service, consisting of other qualified psychologists as well as psychology assistants and associates.
- Develop the provision of psychological services within the multi-disciplinary teams where based, including maintaining good working relationships with other clinical staff.
- Support the Principal and Consultant Neuropsychologists to lead on local and Trust-level training and policy writing with respect to Mental Capacity Act, Best Interest Meetings, and Deprivation of Liberty in the acute and community settings.
About us
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.
We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.
Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.
We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.
Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.
Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Don't miss this opportunity to fulfil your potential and make a difference at Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.
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 on this page.
The RNRU is a 27-bed tertiary, level 1 tertiary neurorehabilitation unit. It provides specialist rehabilitation to adults with highly complex physical, cognitive, communication and emotional needs following acquired brain injury, usually over the course of 4-6 months. The psychology team comprises the consultant clinical neuropsychologist, a 7/8a clinical psychologist (fixed post), a 7/8a clinical psychologist (rotational post) and an assistant psychologist.
The Graham Stroke Unit is a 24-bed local acute stroke unit for Hackney & City residents. The psychology team comprises the consultant clinical neuropsychologist, a 7/8a clinical psychologist (rotational post) and an assistant psychologist.
RNRU Outreach Team is a tertiary, neuropsychology-led multidisciplinary community neurorehabilitation service. The team offers highly specialised, person-centred interdisciplinary assessment and goal led intervention to clients with non-progressive acquired brain injury living within approximately an hour from Homerton (North East London and parts of Essex). The psychology team comprises the principal clinical neuropsychologist / clinical lead and a clinical psychologist (rotational post).
Job description
Job responsibilities
Don't miss this opportunity to fulfil your potential and make a difference at Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.
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 on this page.
The RNRU is a 27-bed tertiary, level 1 tertiary neurorehabilitation unit. It provides specialist rehabilitation to adults with highly complex physical, cognitive, communication and emotional needs following acquired brain injury, usually over the course of 4-6 months. The psychology team comprises the consultant clinical neuropsychologist, a 7/8a clinical psychologist (fixed post), a 7/8a clinical psychologist (rotational post) and an assistant psychologist.
The Graham Stroke Unit is a 24-bed local acute stroke unit for Hackney & City residents. The psychology team comprises the consultant clinical neuropsychologist, a 7/8a clinical psychologist (rotational post) and an assistant psychologist.
RNRU Outreach Team is a tertiary, neuropsychology-led multidisciplinary community neurorehabilitation service. The team offers highly specialised, person-centred interdisciplinary assessment and goal led intervention to clients with non-progressive acquired brain injury living within approximately an hour from Homerton (North East London and parts of Essex). The psychology team comprises the principal clinical neuropsychologist / clinical lead and a clinical psychologist (rotational post).
Person Specification
Trust Values
Essential
- Demonstrates an understanding of Trust Values
Education/ Skills/ Knowledge / Experince
Essential
- Doctorate level qualification (or equivalent) in clinical or counselling psychology which confers eligibility for membership of the British Psychological Society at the level of Chartered Clinical Psychologist
- Ability to conduct formal neuropsychological and psychological assessments, analysis, and report writing
- Experience of working in a rehabilitation and/or neuropsychology setting
- Experience of representing psychology within the context of multi-disciplinary care
- Evidence of CPD as recommended by BPS.
- Ability to act as a specialist psychologist and work autonomously in community and hospital settings.
- Ability to provide a culturally- competent and non-stigmatising service including an awareness of the potential impact of discrimination and disadvantage on mental health.
- Knowledge of key NHS policy developments for patients with stroke and long-term conditions.
- Knowledge of neuro- psychological assessment and intervention for neurodisability.
Desirable
- Further post graduate training in neuropsychology i.e. PG Dip in Clinical Neuropsychology
- Skills for facilitating communication in interventions with families and staff teams
- Experience of pre or post training experience in a specialist neurorehabilitation service.
- Experience of work in a multi-cultural setting, including working with interpreters.
Person Specification
Trust Values
Essential
- Demonstrates an understanding of Trust Values
Education/ Skills/ Knowledge / Experince
Essential
- Doctorate level qualification (or equivalent) in clinical or counselling psychology which confers eligibility for membership of the British Psychological Society at the level of Chartered Clinical Psychologist
- Ability to conduct formal neuropsychological and psychological assessments, analysis, and report writing
- Experience of working in a rehabilitation and/or neuropsychology setting
- Experience of representing psychology within the context of multi-disciplinary care
- Evidence of CPD as recommended by BPS.
- Ability to act as a specialist psychologist and work autonomously in community and hospital settings.
- Ability to provide a culturally- competent and non-stigmatising service including an awareness of the potential impact of discrimination and disadvantage on mental health.
- Knowledge of key NHS policy developments for patients with stroke and long-term conditions.
- Knowledge of neuro- psychological assessment and intervention for neurodisability.
Desirable
- Further post graduate training in neuropsychology i.e. PG Dip in Clinical Neuropsychology
- Skills for facilitating communication in interventions with families and staff teams
- Experience of pre or post training experience in a specialist neurorehabilitation service.
- Experience of work in a multi-cultural setting, including working with interpreters.
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).
