Principal Clinical Psychologist - Neuropsychology
| Posting date: | 30 September 2024 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 October 2024 |
| Location: | London, SW1X7HY |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | E0396-24-0049 |
Summary
Use a range of psychological assessment and intervention strategies with the ability to integrate complex data from a variety of sources. Deliver the neuro-psychology service to provide high quality care to all patients. Act as a source of expertise on the management of neurological patients, providing support and advice to more junior members of staff working within the clinical neuropsychology service and other health professionals both within the service and the wider MDT. Participate in education and training of junior members of staff working within the neuropsychology service and other healthcare professionals in the management of psychological disorders. Keep informed of developments within professional clinical practice relevant to this area of neuropsychology. Work independently and within the MDT, managing discharge, transition home and onward referrals of patients, including involvement in complex patients. Provide support and advice to doctors, nursing staff, allied health professionals, patients, and their families/carers. Participate in clinical research and audit priorities to contribute to the neuropsychology clinical development strategy. Support the neuropsychology leadership team in the development and delivery of innovative service improvement projects focussed on improving quality of care and patient outcomes. Ensure appropriate actions are taken to mitigate or respond to identified risks. Work within identified scope of practice and the Health and Care Professions Council Standards of Practice. Adhere at all times to personal and professional standards, which reflect credit on the profession and encourage others to do likewise. Be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of own work, ensuring a high standard of clinical care for patients under own management and supporting others to do likewise.