Clinical Psychologist/ Neuropsychologist

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279); Chichester; On-site; GBP 64,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional teaching hospital in Chichester is seeking a Clinical Neuropsychologist to join their neuropsychology team. This part-time role offers clinical leadership, opportunities for training, and the chance to contribute to innovative healthcare practices. Candidates should hold HCPC registration and have experience in neurorehabilitation. Flexible working arrangements are available.

Benefits

Flexible working

Support for professional development

Qualifications

• HCPC registration is mandatory.
• Experience in a neurorehabilitation environment is essential.
• Complying with CPD and ongoing training requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist clinical neuropsychology assessment and rehabilitation.
• Lead on capacity assessments and provide advice to the multidisciplinary team.
• Support the training and professional development of the team.

Skills

HCPC registration

Neuropsychological assessment

Clinical leadership

Capacity assessments

Teamwork

Education

QICN qualification or working towards

Job description

University Hospitals Sussex is a regional teaching hospital across several sites following recent merger of 2 large trusts.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of our neuropsychology team providing specialist clinical psychology and neuropsychology input and leadership to Donald Wilson Neurorehabilitation Centre.

As part of the neuropsychology department you will joining a vibrant, highly experienced and supportive team. You will have opportunities to grow your skills and be supported in further training needs. You will also have access to a wider Sussex based peer support network.

Main duties of the job

• To provide a specialist clinical neuropsychology inpatient service to persons presenting with neurodisability (including ABI and stroke) admitted to Donald Wilson House, Chichester.
• To lead on specialist capacity assessments and behavioural management plans for patients within the unit
• To offer advice and consultation on neuropsychological and psychological care to members of the multidisciplinary team, allied professionals, carers, and significant others.
• To provide a specialist clinical neuropsychology assessment and rehabilitation service to adults with neurodisability (including ABI and stroke).
• To identify and implement audit and research projects within the area served by the team/service.
• Involvement in the training, continuing professional development and supervision of other qualified clinical psychologists, trainee clinical psychologists, assistant psychologists, and other healthcare professionals.
• To assist and lead in service development initiatives within the Neuropsychology department and the wider Neurosciences Service.
• To provide clinical leadership within the neuropsychology pathway at Donald Wilson House and within St Richard's hospital.

About us

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs.

Job responsibilities

Clinical responsibilities include:

• To provide specialist assessment of adults with neurological conditions and ABI using appropriate methodology and to integrate this information into a psychological formulation.
• To lead on and conduct complex capacity assessments using appropriate methodology and to integrate this information into formulations and management recommendations as appropriate.
• To formulate and deliver specialist psychological and neuropsychological treatment and rehabilitation.
• To consult with and provide specialist guidance to significant others including carers and families of service users.

Teaching, training and supervision responsibilities include:

• To participate in regular clinical supervision.
• To keep up to date with the CPD and continued registration requirements of the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• To support the professional development and knowledge of members of the interdisciplinary team through formal teaching, training and other appropriate learning activities related to neuropsychology.

Person Specification

Requirements include:

• HCPC
• Completing or working towards QICN qualification
• Experience of working within a neurorehabilitation setting

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.

£64,455 to £74,896 a year per annum pro rata

Permanent, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working