NHS
Assistant Psychologist
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Job Description
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- Undergraduate degree (ideally psychology) or conversion for eligibility for BPS membership.
- Experience of administering Neuropsychological tests
- Knowledge of neuropsychological tests and theory.
- Experience of working as an assistant psychologist or research assistant.
- Good communication skills, IT skills, research skills and ability to work autonomously.
- Be highly motivated and organised. Enthusiastic and ability to learn and work as part of a team
- Experience of working with a patient group and documenting in patients notes.
- Undergraduate degree (ideally psychology) or conversion for eligibility for BPS membership.
- Experience of administering Neuropsychological tests
- Knowledge of neuropsychological tests and theory.
- Experience of working as an assistant psychologist or research assistant.
- Good communication skills, IT skills, research skills and ability to work autonomously.
- Be highly motivated and organised. Enthusiastic and ability to learn and work as part of a team
- Experience of working with a patient group and documenting in patients notes.
Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic psychology graduate to join our well established and respected neuropsychology department working in an acute regional neuroscience setting.
As a department we work across acute inpatient and outpatient services, provide input to a range of specialist MDT and and offer specialist treatment programmes.
Main duties of the job
The main focus of the assistant psychologist role centers around the assessment of a broad range of individuals with neurological conditions to help inform diagnosis, treatment and care requirements.
About us
The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust is the only NHS trust to hold dual accreditation for the Investors in People. We invest in people and we invest in wellbeing standards and have been awarded Gold status for both. The Walton Centre is a leader in the treatment and care of neurology and neurosurgery, placing the patient and their family at the heart of everything we do. As the only specialist hospital trust in the UK dedicated to providing comprehensive neurology, neurosurgery, spinal and pain management services we are proud to be rated as an Outstanding Trust by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), and champion change throughout the field of neuroscience. Originally formed in 1992, the Trust received Foundation Trust status in 2009.
With around 1,450 staff, The Walton Centre treats more than 127,000 outpatients and 18,000 inpatients each year. We have leading specialists and incredibly dedicated staff delivering excellent clinical outcomes for brain, spinal and neurological care nationally and internationally. Teams across our site in Fazakerley, Liverpool, offer a world-class service in diagnosing and treating injuries and illnesses affecting the brain, spine and peripheral nerves and muscles, and in supporting people suffering from a wide range of long-term neurological conditions.
Details
Date posted
03 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
160-7212518
Job locations
The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust
Lower Lane
Liverpool
L9 7LJ
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Job responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification document for detailed information about the job description for this vacancy.
Job responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification document for detailed information about the job description for this vacancy.
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Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
Skills & Attributes
Essential
Qualifications
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Desirable
Knowledge & Experience
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Skills & Attributes
Essential
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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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust
Lower Lane
Liverpool
L9 7LJ
Employer's website
https://www.thewaltoncentre.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust
Lower Lane
Liverpool
L9 7LJ
Employer's website
https://www.thewaltoncentre.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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