University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

Main duties of the job

Have you completed a psychology degree which is accredited by the British Psychological Society? Have you experience of working in a clinical or care setting? Are you interested in progressing to train as Clinical Psychologist? Then this post could be for you giving you an excellent opportunity to develop your skills and experience.You will work in a close and supportive team of Neuropsychologists and Clinical Psychologists. You will contribute to patient care in outpatient assessment clinics seeing people with a wide range of neurological and neurodegenerative conditions. You will also have opportunities to work in inpatient stroke services and to assist during awake craniotomy surgery.

About us

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to.

All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

Specific to this role we are open to discussing flexibility in the hours that you work. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what's possible for the role and service.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The role will include direct clinical work with patients with neurological conditions and their families and carers. The role also involves collaborative working in MDT settings.Opportunities are available to work on clinical research trials and in service audit.Regular supervision and peer support will be provided.The experience gained from this post will provide a suitable foundation for those wishing to pursue professional clinical qualifications.

We are looking for a person who is keen to learn and is able to work effectively in a team. Experience of working within a neuropsychology or neurorehabilitation setting is beneficial. Knowledge or experience of administering neuropsychological assessments is extremely desirable, although not essential as training will be provided. Experience of dealing with difficult patients in emotive circumstances is also beneficial.

In order to be eligible for this post you must make it clear in your application that you have completed a BPS accredited degree in Psychology which gives eligibility for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership of the society. If you are an overseas applicant, you will need to be able to demonstrate that your degree is comparable by currently holding Graduate Membership of the BPS. Please make it clear in your application whether or not your qualifications meet these specific criteria.

Person Specification

Trust Values

Essential

• Patient First
• Always Improving
• Working Together

Qualifications / training required

Essential

• A First Class Honours Degree in Psychology or an Upper Second Class Degree.
• Entitlement to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society.

Desirable

• Further training or MSc in associated/related field
• Further post graduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology
• Further postgraduate training in research design and analysis.
• Interest in becoming member of Division of Clinical Neuropsychology.

Previous or relevant experience necessary

Essential

• Experience as an Assistant Psychologist, HCA or equivalent

Desirable

• Previous work with neuropsychological conditions.
• Experience with clinical neuropsychological assessment, standardised test administration, scoring and interpretation
• Record of publication in either peer-reviewed academic or professional journals and/or books
• Experience in carrying out statistical analyses
• Basic knowledge of common neurological conditions such as dementia and epilepsy
• Understanding of neurological investigations such as neuro-imaging and electrophysiology

Aptitudes and skills required

Essential

• High-level communication skills (written and verbal) including an ability to communicate and work in settings in which the atmosphere may be highly emotive.
• Ability to communicate sensitive information to patients, carers and colleagues in a way that addresses psychological resistance.
• An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with complex neuropsychological and neurological disabilities.
• An ability to apply existing psychological knowledge to a neuropsychological context.
• High standard of report writing
• Experience of using a range of software, e.g. for databases or data-analysis, information searches etc
• An understanding of psychology applied to health care

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Address

University Hospital Southampton

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO14 2AA

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