University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
We are looking for an enthusiastic assistant psychologist to join the clinical team at the Chalfont St Peter site, dedicated to the care of people with epilepsy. Working under the supervision of the Professor of Clinical Neuropsychology, you will be responsible for administering, scoring, and applying the results of neuropsychological tests to help improve the function of adults referred to our centre.
We are a very research-active department and are dedicated to evidence-based practice. You will also be given the opportunity to conduct your own clinically relevant research within 12 months of joining us.
Main duties of the job
Administer, score and interpret a wide range of psychometric measures, tailored to the clinical referral.
Interpret the findings of the assessment and provide appropriate feedback to the clinical team, patient and their relatives where required.
With supervision, design and implement clinical interventions (group and individual) based on the results of the assessment.
With supervision, evaluate these interventions.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of clinical activity, including database maintenance.
About us University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal, and oral disease. It has world-class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine, and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job responsibilities For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Person Specification Knowledge and Qualification
Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership of the British Psychological Society.
A 1st Class honours degree in Psychology or A 2nd class honours degree in Psychology and a good Masters Degree in a relevant subject (e.g. Neuroscience, Neuropsychology).
Post-graduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology, neuropsychology.
Experience
Relevant clinical work in a health/social care setting.
Experience of clinically relevant research or audit.
Experience of psychometric assessment and familiarity with the WAIS-IV, Q-Interactive and the BMPIB.
Skills and abilities
An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with neurological problems.
Good knowledge of Word, Excel and SPSS (or equivalent).
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.
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
£31,469 to £38,308 a year Per annum inclusive of HCAS
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We are a very research-active department and are dedicated to evidence-based practice. You will also be given the opportunity to conduct your own clinically relevant research within 12 months of joining us.
Main duties of the job
Administer, score and interpret a wide range of psychometric measures, tailored to the clinical referral.
Interpret the findings of the assessment and provide appropriate feedback to the clinical team, patient and their relatives where required.
With supervision, design and implement clinical interventions (group and individual) based on the results of the assessment.
With supervision, evaluate these interventions.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of clinical activity, including database maintenance.
About us University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal, and oral disease. It has world-class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine, and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job responsibilities For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Person Specification Knowledge and Qualification
Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership of the British Psychological Society.
A 1st Class honours degree in Psychology or A 2nd class honours degree in Psychology and a good Masters Degree in a relevant subject (e.g. Neuroscience, Neuropsychology).
Post-graduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology, neuropsychology.
Experience
Relevant clinical work in a health/social care setting.
Experience of clinically relevant research or audit.
Experience of psychometric assessment and familiarity with the WAIS-IV, Q-Interactive and the BMPIB.
Skills and abilities
An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with neurological problems.
Good knowledge of Word, Excel and SPSS (or equivalent).
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.
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
£31,469 to £38,308 a year Per annum inclusive of HCAS
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