Consultant Clinical Psychologist

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 82,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Ein führendes NHS-Vertrauen in Großbritannien sucht einen engagierten Consultant Clinical Psychologist, um als neuropsychologischer Leiter im Proton Beam Therapy Team zu arbeiten. Diese spannende Rolle umfasst die Leitung von neuropsychologischen Bewertungen, die Unterstützung von Therapiediensten für Kinder und die Entwicklung innovativer Praktiken. Sie werden Teil eines dynamischen Teams, das sich der Forschung und der Verbesserung der Patientenversorgung widmet. Wenn Sie eine Leidenschaft für psychologische Arbeit mit Kindern und Familien haben und in einem unterstützenden Umfeld arbeiten möchten, ist dies die perfekte Gelegenheit für Sie.

Qualifications

• Erfahrung in der psychologischen Bewertung und Intervention bei Kindern.
• Fähigkeit zur Leitung von multidisziplinären Teams und Managementerfahrung.

Responsibilities

• Leitung neuropsychologischer Bewertungen für Kinder und Familien.
• Überwachung und Unterstützung von Therapie-Diensten für PBT-Patienten.

Skills

Komplexe psychologische Bewertung

Intervention und Management

Verbal und schriftlich Kommunikation

Supervisory und Management Fähigkeiten

Fähigkeit zur Vermittlung komplexer Informationen

Education

Ehrenrunde in Psychologie oder verwandtem Bereich

Doktorat/PhD in klinischer Psychologie

Zusätzliche neuropsychologische Ausbildung

Tools

Statistische Software

IT-Kenntnisse (Video-Editing, Textverarbeitung, Tabellenkalkulation)

Job description

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

We are seeking a Consultant Clinical Psychologist with expertise in Neuropsychology and Paediatrics to join the Proton Beam Therapy (PBT) team as the neuropsychology lead at University College London Hospital. The role involves line management, supervision, protocol development, and leadership within the PBT team.

You will join a dynamic and experienced team committed to research and innovative practices, including systemic, narrative, and solution-focused approaches, alongside a comprehensive groupwork program.

Main duties of the job

Responsibilities include supervising baseline and follow-up neuropsychological assessments, supporting and managing therapy services for children, young people, and families receiving PBT.

You will also serve as the neuropsychological lead for paediatric psychology across UCLH, overseeing neuropsychology services, managing referrals, and providing supervision and training to the wider paediatric psychology team.

The department emphasizes systemic and narrative ideas, with an interest in integrating neuropsychology and systemic practice as part of its vision.

About us

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is a leading complex NHS trust in the UK, serving a diverse population with a focus on top-quality patient care, education, and research across eight sites, including University College Hospital, the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, and others.

We specialize in complex illnesses, women's health, cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal, and oral diseases, supported by world-class services such as critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine, and pathology.

UCLH is committed to sustainability, aiming for net zero emissions for direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.

Job responsibilities

For detailed person specifications and main responsibilities, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Join the best NHS trust to work for in England, recognized for staff satisfaction and recommended workplace in NHS surveys for three consecutive years.

UCLH supports flexible working arrangements. For more information, visit: Flexible working.

Learn why UCLH is a great place to work at: Why Choose UCLH?

Person Specification

Knowledge and Qualifications

• Honours degree in psychology or related field, with a Doctorate and/or PhD in clinical psychology (or equivalent for those trained before 1996).
• Registered Practitioner Psychologist with the HPC.
• Additional neuropsychological training.
• Skills in complex psychological assessment, intervention, and management.
• High-level knowledge of psychological therapies, including systemic therapy.
• Experience working in paediatric services.
• Knowledge of research methodologies, design, and data analysis relevant to psychology.
• Understanding of legislation related to clients and mental health.

Experience

• Supervising neuropsychological assessments with children and families.
• Management and line management experience.
• Working with children with long-term health conditions.
• Psychological assessment and treatment across various care settings.
• Teaching, training, and supervision experience.
• Working with diverse cultural groups and using interpreters.
• Providing consultation to professionals and non-professionals.

Skills & Abilities

• Effective verbal and written communication, including negotiation skills.
• Ability to convey complex and sensitive information effectively.
• Supervisory and management skills for psychologists.

Communication

• Advanced interpersonal and professional communication skills.
• Ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with diverse groups.

Academic and Research

• Experience conducting independent research with supervision as needed.
• Ability to critique scientific data and clinical guidelines.
• Published research articles.

Quality and Service Improvement

• Experience working in multidisciplinary teams.
• Clinical reasoning skills for complex cases.
• Advanced IT skills (video editing, word processing, spreadsheets, statistical software).
• Leadership abilities and decision-making skills.
• Resilience to emotionally challenging work with children and young people.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This position requires a DBS check in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.

Salary: £82,462 to £93,773 per annum, inclusive of HCAS, pro-rata.