Band 7 Clinical Neuropsychologist

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Camden Town; In loco; GBP 43.000 - 52.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust seeks a Band 7 Clinical Neuropsychologist to join the Neuropsychology Department, working across the Hyper-Acute Stroke Unit HASU and inpatient stroke service. You will work with the HASU MDT, provide neuropsychological assessment and intervention, and contribute to service development and Winter Pressures pilots.

Applicants should hold a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (or equivalent) and be HCPC registered, with experience in

Competenze

• Doctorate-level qualification in Clinical Psychology and HCPC registration.
• Experience in adult neuropsychological assessment and intervention.
• Experience in stroke, acute neurology or neurorehabilitation desirable.

Mansioni

• Specialist neuropsychological assessment and formulation following acute stroke with rehab and discharge recommendations.
• Brief psychological and cognitive rehabilitation interventions and psychoeducation.
• MDT discharge planning, risk and capacity discussions in complex admissions.

Formazione

Doctorate-level qualification in Clinical Psychology

HCPC registration as Clinical Psychologist

Descrizione del lavoro

We are seeking a Band 7 Clinical Neuropsychologist to join the Neuropsychology Department at NHNN, working across the inpatient stroke service with a particular focus on the Hyper-Acute Stroke Unit (HASU). The post-holder will work alongside the existing stroke Clinical Neuropsychologist, with regular clinical supervision and support from senior colleagues within the Neuropsychology Department. The post-holder will work closely with the HASU multidisciplinary team and North Central London (NCL) stroke and rehabilitation services, including community teams with limited neuropsychology capacity. The role would suit a clinical psychologist with a strong interest in neuropsychology and experience in adult neuropsychological assessment and intervention. Main duties include:

• Specialist neuropsychological assessment and formulation following acute stroke, with practical recommendations for rehabilitation and discharge.
• Brief psychological and cognitive rehabilitation interventions, psychoeducation and behavioural management.
• Active contribution to MDT discharge planning, risk and capacity discussions, particularly in complex or prolonged admissions.
• Neuropsychological liaison and handover to NCL early supported discharge and community rehabilitation teams.

• Contribution to service development, audit and prospective evaluation of the Winter Pressures pilot, including activity, access, discharge and patient-flow outcomes.

  Hold a Doctorate-level qualification in Clinical Psychology (or equivalent) and be registered as a Clinical Psychologist with the HCPC.

• Have experience conducting, interpreting and communicating findings from neuropsychological assessment.

Experience in stroke, acute neurology or neurorehabilitation is desirable. The post offers a unique opportunity to help shape and evaluate a dedicated HASU neuropsychology model during a defined Winter Pressures period, with findings informing future service development and the case for sustained provision from 2027/28.

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.

For the full Person Specification and more informationregardingthe main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description. Come and bea part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff

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• In the most recentNHS staff surveyUCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England - for the second year in a row.
• UCLH top trust to work at in England - for the second yearrunning!University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.