Band 4 Clinical Psychology Assistant Practitioner (Neuropsychology)
| Posting date: | 03 September 2024 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £26,530 - £29,114 per annum, pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 October 2024 |
| Location: | Birmingham, B15 2GW |
| Company: | Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6615193/436-6492292-A |
Summary
A Vacancy at Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust.
We are seeking an enthusiastic graduate psychologist to work within a busy neuropsychology department at University Hospital Birmingham.
The post-holder will work under the supervision of three Consultant Clinical Neuropsychologists and alongside a second assistant psychologist. The role entails the assessment of clients with neuropsychological difficulties arising from neurological conditions and acquired brain injury.
Typically the post-holder will support the work of the Consultants by administering, scoring and interpreting (under supervision) a range of psychometric tests including cognitive assessments, mood and behavioural measures. The post-holder will work across the general outpatient neuropsychology service within neurosciences, the traumatic brain injury service, and the epilepsy surgery service across both outpatient and inpatient settings. The post holder will also support the neuropsychology input to a national sports concussion clinic led by neurosurgery colleagues.
We are a research active department and there will be opportunities for involvement in ongoing research and literature reviews. The post would suit somebody wishing to pursue a future career in clinical psychology more generally or clinical neuropsychology specifically.
Job Summary1. Under the clinical supervision and management of a qualified and suitably experienced professional psychologist, works independently on a day-to-day basis according to a plan and objectives agreed and reviewed at intervals with the qualified psychologist and within the overall framework of relevant team/service area policies and procedures.
2. Supports qualified psychologists in the delivery of clinical services, providing neuropsychological assessment.
3. Supports qualified psychologists in the delivery of clinical services, providing and individual and group based psychological interventions.
4. Supports qualified psychologists in governance, audit, research and clinical administrative activities, collecting, collating and analysing data, writing and presenting reports and assisting in project development under the guidance of the psychologist as required. Uses IT equipment and software as required, including statistical, database, spreadsheet and presentations.
5. Assists qualified psychologists in the planning and organisation of teaching/training programmes and undertakes/contributes to teaching and training activities as required.
6. Participates in personal appraisal and continuing professional development activities as agreed with psychology line manager, including general training required in accordance with the policies and procedures of the Trust.
Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.
Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people’s lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.
For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.
We are unable to support applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work the United Kingdom (UK)
We highly recommend you submit your application as soon as possible, this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received
This advert closes on Tuesday 10 Sep 2024
We are seeking an enthusiastic graduate psychologist to work within a busy neuropsychology department at University Hospital Birmingham.
The post-holder will work under the supervision of three Consultant Clinical Neuropsychologists and alongside a second assistant psychologist. The role entails the assessment of clients with neuropsychological difficulties arising from neurological conditions and acquired brain injury.
Typically the post-holder will support the work of the Consultants by administering, scoring and interpreting (under supervision) a range of psychometric tests including cognitive assessments, mood and behavioural measures. The post-holder will work across the general outpatient neuropsychology service within neurosciences, the traumatic brain injury service, and the epilepsy surgery service across both outpatient and inpatient settings. The post holder will also support the neuropsychology input to a national sports concussion clinic led by neurosurgery colleagues.
We are a research active department and there will be opportunities for involvement in ongoing research and literature reviews. The post would suit somebody wishing to pursue a future career in clinical psychology more generally or clinical neuropsychology specifically.
Job Summary1. Under the clinical supervision and management of a qualified and suitably experienced professional psychologist, works independently on a day-to-day basis according to a plan and objectives agreed and reviewed at intervals with the qualified psychologist and within the overall framework of relevant team/service area policies and procedures.
2. Supports qualified psychologists in the delivery of clinical services, providing neuropsychological assessment.
3. Supports qualified psychologists in the delivery of clinical services, providing and individual and group based psychological interventions.
4. Supports qualified psychologists in governance, audit, research and clinical administrative activities, collecting, collating and analysing data, writing and presenting reports and assisting in project development under the guidance of the psychologist as required. Uses IT equipment and software as required, including statistical, database, spreadsheet and presentations.
5. Assists qualified psychologists in the planning and organisation of teaching/training programmes and undertakes/contributes to teaching and training activities as required.
6. Participates in personal appraisal and continuing professional development activities as agreed with psychology line manager, including general training required in accordance with the policies and procedures of the Trust.
Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.
Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people’s lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.
For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.
We are unable to support applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work the United Kingdom (UK)
We highly recommend you submit your application as soon as possible, this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received
This advert closes on Tuesday 10 Sep 2024