Principal/Senior Neuropsychologist Paediatrics

HCA Healthcare UK; Leeds; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK seeks a Senior/Principal Neuropsychologist Paediatrics to conduct assessments, develop treatment plans, and support families dealing with complex neuro disabilities. The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. in psychology and experience with children, preferably in an ASD assessment service. This role offers full-time or part-time scheduling and a robust benefits package including private healthcare and generous leave policies.

Benefits

25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)

Private Healthcare Insurance

Pension contribution

Season Ticket Loan

Life Assurance

Critical illness cover

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

Qualifications

• Several years’ practical experience working with children with neurological deficits.
• ADOS training desirable.
• Approachable and empathic for children.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychological assessments for diagnostic purposes.
• Develop individual treatment plans for children and families.
• Provide education and support for families.

Skills

Knowledge of neurodevelopmental conditions

Excellent communication skills

Experience working in MDT

Empathy

Education

Ph.D. or Psy.D. in clinical or child psychology

Bachelor’s degree in psychology

Graduate degree in psychology

Job description

Role: Senior./Principal Neuropsychologist Paediatrics

Location: The Portland Hospital, London

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full time OR part-time/job shared considered. Monday to Friday

Salary Range: Competitive dependent upon skills and experience, plus fantastic range of benefits.

We are seeking a qualified and compassionate Child psychologist with extensive experience of MDT working, neurodevelopmental conditions and complex neuro disability to join our wonderful team at The Portland Hospital.

The successful candidate will have experience in neuropsychological assessment and /or experience of working within an ASD assessment service. There will be a requirement to work in both inpatient and outpatient settings and be well versed in most recent research in child and adolescent therapies.

You will work within the therapy team at The Portland Hospital but also have contact with the wider Psychology team across other HCA locations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychological assessments and/or tests for diagnostic purposes.
• Neuropsychology formulation, assessment and recommendations.
• Develop an individualised treatment plan for each child and their families.
• Education and support for families dealing with complex neurodisabilities or a new diagnosis.
• Psychological consultation to colleagues in the multi-disciplinary team.
• Teaching and training.
• Contribution to service developments.

Requirements

• Must have a bachelor’s degree in psychology, a graduate degree in psychology, and finally a Ph.D. or Psy.D. in clinical or child psychology.
• Several years’ practical experience working with children with neurologicaldeficitor within an ASD diagnostic service (ADOS trained desirable).
• Approachable and empathic for children to be comfortable working with you.
• Knowledgeable of different therapeutic methods and able to switch between different approaches to meet each child’s needs.
• Excellent communication skills, specifically the ability to communicate with children of different ages and from different cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Collaboration with MDT, therapy treating team and systems surrounding the child, to provide a team-based holistic approach to patient care.

Internationally renowned for clinical excellence, The Portland Hospital is the only independent hospital in the UK entirely dedicated to women and children. Our inpatient and outpatient specialties reflect this, providing clinical expertise in Paediatrics, Obstetrics and Women’s Health.

Why HCA UK?

Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we’re one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.

We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That’s why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. You’ll be eligible for:

• 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you.
• Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals.
• Private pension contribution which increases with length of service.
• Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme.
• Group Life Assurance from day one.
• Critical illness cover.
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay.
• Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland.
• Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you.
• Discounts with over 800 major retailers.

Culture and values

At HCA UK we believe exceptional care starts with our people. We celebrate the unique perspectives and different experiences each of us bring as we know that when you feel seen, heard and supported you can be at your best for our patients, and each other.

Our mission is simple, above all else we’re committed to the care and improvement of human life, a clear statement that extends to both our patients and colleagues. To achieve this, we live and breathe four core values:

• Unique and Individual: We recognise and value everyone as unique and individual.
• Kindness and compassion: We treat people with kindness and compassion.
• Honesty, integrity and fairness: We act with absolute honesty, integrity and fairness.
• Loyalty, respect and dignity: We trust and treat one another as valued members of the HCA UK family with loyalty, respect and dignity.

Reasonable adjustments

We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. As a Disability Confident committed organisation, we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them.