Assistant Psychologist - Nottingham, United Kingdom - Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
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Nottingham, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Description
Band 5


Main area

  • Clinical Psychology

Grade

  • Band 5

Contract

  • Fixed term: 12 months

Hours

  • Part time 15 hours per week

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Site

  • QMC

Town

  • Nottingham

Salary
- £28,407 - £34,581 per annum pro rata


Salary period

  • Yearly

Closing

  • Today at 23:59
Job overview


An exciting opportunity has arisen for a 0.4 FTE Band 5 Assistant Psychologist in the Neuropsychology Service at NUH due to the existing postholder progressing to clinical training.


We are looking for a highly driven, organised and compassionate individual with experience in clinical research and an interest in improving treatments for children with cancer.

The post holder will be responsible for the coordination of neuropsychology data collection at the lead UK centre of a high profile European paediatric brain tumour trial funded by Cancer Research UK.

This will include cognitive assessment of children locally, liaising with clinical psychologists across Europe, data collation and analysis. The role will be supervised by a qualified clinical neuropsychologist.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will be welcomed to the Department of Clinical Psychology & Neuropsychology within the trust.

Currently there are over 30 clinical psychologists, and assistant and trainee clinical psychologists working across a number of medical inpatient and outpatient services within the Trust including:

Adult and Paediatric Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Neurorehabilitation Services, Stroke, NPH, Paediatrics, Burns, Cystic Fibrosis, Oncology, Cleft Lip and Palate, Major Trauma, Intensive Care, Renal and Haematology.

We have excellent links with the University of Nottingham and regional Clinical Psychology Doctorate Courses.

Working for our organisation

The successful applicant will join the Department of Clinical Psychology and Neuropsychology at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust. It is a supportive and well-respected department which incorporates specialisms in Medical Psychology and Neuropsychology. There are excellent links with the University of Nottingham and the Trent Clinical Psychology Doctorate Course.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please familiarise yourself with full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.

Person specification

Experience

Essential criteria

  • Experience of working as an Assistant Psychologist (or similar) in direct clinical contact with people with psychological difficulties
  • Experience of working with children with neurological illness and injury
  • Experience of quantitative data analysis
  • Experience of neuropsychology assessments
Desirable criteria

  • Experience of working with patients with physical health problems and/or in an acute NHS trust
  • Experience of data collection and statistical analysis on a funded research trial
  • Experience of working with children
  • Familiarity with biopsychosocial models of disability and care
Qualification

Essential criteria

  • Degree in Psychology (upper second class or above).
  • Eligible for Graduate Membership of the British Psychological Society.
Desirable criteria

  • Training in topics related to mental health, psychological difficulties or psychological therapies.
Communication and Relationship skills

Essential criteria

  • Ability to build positive relationships with colleagues and patients.
  • Ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
  • Ability to use supervision appropriately.
Desirable criteria

  • Understand the importance and function of supervision.
  • Ability to describe psychological concepts in a manner that is accessible to patients and staff with no or little psychological understanding.
Analytical and Judgement skills

Essential criteria

  • Ability to correctly administer, score and interpret psychometric tests
  • Ability to work with autonomy but within level of competence.
Desirable criteria

  • Experience of Excel database management
  • Experience of SPSS
Planning and organisation skills

Essential criteria

  • Ability to be highly organised and prioritise workload.
  • Have flexibility in approach to work.
  • Have a proactive approach to managing difficulties that may arise in the role.
Physical skills

Essential criteria

  • Ability to lift and carry heavy test materials (over 10kg).
  • Ability to concentrate for prolonged periods and be capable of sitting in a constrained position.
  • Ability to attend work punctually and reliably.
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Come and join our wonderful team at NUH.

We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve.

With endless personal development opportunities available, at the NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career


Salary:
The quoted salary will be on a pro rata basis for part time workers.


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