Clinical PsychologistNHS

Job summary

We are seeking an enthusiastic Specialist Clinical Psychologist keen to develop a career in neuropsychology, to provide 12 months' parental leave cover.

This post offers an excellent foundation for developing specialist neuropsychology skills within the friendly and supportive Clinical Health Psychology and Neuropsychology Department at Charing Cross Hospital, part of Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and including the Northwest London Regional Neurosciences Centre.

The role includes specialist neuropsychological assessment and intervention within our outpatient service, which receives referrals from a wide range of neurology and neurosurgery clinics including cognitive disorders and dementia, traumatic brain injury, movement disorders, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, neuro-oncology, infectious diseases and general neurology. There are also opportunities to contribute to exciting service development initiatives. Weekly supervision is provided by a senior Clinical Neuropsychologist.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will provide comprehensive neuropsychological assessment and formulation for patients presenting with a wide range of neurological disorders referred from specialist neurology and neurosurgery clinics. The role requires experience of neuropsychological assessment, a high level of attention to detail and an ability to assimilate information from a range of sources to arrive at a neuropsychological formulation of a patient's current difficulties and presentation.

The post holder will also contribute to the delivery of a specialist intervention pathway providing psychological interventions for patients presenting with mental health difficulties associated with Parkinson's disease, as well as supporting the development of new evidence-based intervention pathways for other groups of neurological patients.

In addition to direct clinical assessment and intervention, the post provides opportunities for involvement in service development, staff consultation and training, and research and audit.

Job description

The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

About us

West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.

Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ over 5,000 staff, of whom 59% are BME. Our turnover for 2024-25 is over £500m.

The Trust is rated as 'Good' overallby the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as 'Outstanding'.

The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.