• Job Description

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  Job summary

  1.0 FTE Band 5 Assistant Psychologist in the adult neuropsychology service including the care of patients under the stroke service

  An exciting opportunity has arisen for a 1.0 FTE Band 5 Assistant Psychologist in the Neuropsychology Service at NUH due to the existing post-holder progressing to another role.

  We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual who has a strong interest in the care and wellbeing of adults with neurological conditions and injuries. The post holder will undertake clinical neuropsychology assessments under the supervision of the clinical neuropsychologist in the adult stroke service and the broader clinical neuropsychology team. The post was specifically developed as an initiative to improve the quality of care and waiting times for people referred to the service.

  Main duties of the job

  To see the fulldetailed job description and main responsibilities of thejob, please refer to the job description attached.

  About us

  The successful applicant will be welcomed to the Department of Clinical Psychology & Neuropsychology within the trust. Currently there are over 50 clinical psychologists, and assistant and trainee clinical psychologists working across a number of medical inpatient and outpatient services within the Trust including: Adult and Paediatric Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Neurorehabilitation Services, Stroke, NPH, Paediatrics, Burns, Cystic Fibrosis, Oncology, Cleft Lip and Palate, Major Trauma, Intensive Care, Renal and Haematology. We have excellent links with the University of Nottingham and regional Clinical Psychology Doctorate Courses.

  The Department of Clinical Psychology & Neuropsychology at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust serves patients on adult and paediatric medical and surgical pathways, within a biopsychosocial model, dealing with mild to profound injury, illness and disability, undertaking highly specialist assessment, formulation, and intervention.

  Details

  Date posted

  21 May 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 5

  Salary

  £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum pro rata

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  164-7204748

  Job locations

  Both QMC and City Hospital Campus

  Derby Road

  Nottingham

  NG7 2UH

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  To see the fulldetailed job description and main responsibilities of thejob, please refer to the job description attached.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  To see the fulldetailed job description and main responsibilities of thejob, please refer to the job description attached.

  Person Specification

  Experience

  Essential

  • Experience of working as an Assistant Psychologist, or in a similar/equivalent role which involves direct clinical contact with people with psychological difficulties
  • Experience of working with patients with neurological illness and injury

  Desirable

  • Experience of working with patients with physical health problems and/or in an acute NHS trust.
  • Experience of working with both adults and children.
  • Experience of assessing adults with multiple disabilities.
  • Familiarity with bio-psycho-social models of disability and care.

  Training and Qualifications

  Essential

  • Degree in Psychology (upper second class or above).
  • Eligible for Graduate Membership of the British Psychological Society.

  Desirable

  • Training in topics related to mental health, psychological difficulties or psychological therapies.

  Communication and relationship skills

  Essential

  • Able to build positive relationships with colleagues and patients.
  • Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.
  • Ability to use supervision appropriately.

  Desirable

  • Understand the importance and function of supervision.
  • Ability to describe psychological concepts in a manner that is accessible to patients and staff with no or little psychological understanding.

  Analytical and Judgement skills

  Essential

  • Ability to work with autonomy but within level of competence.

  Desirable

  • Experience of Excel database management.
  • Ability to correctly administer, score and interpret psychometric tests.

  Planning and organisation skills

  Essential

  • Ability to be highly organised and prioritise workload.
  • Have flexibility in approach to work.
  • Have a proactive approach to managing difficulties that may arise in the role.

  Commitment to Trust Values & Behaviours

  Essential

  • Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's "We are here for you" behavioural standards

  Physical skills

  Essential

  • Ability to lift and carry heavy test materials (over 10kg).
  • Able to concentrate for prolonged periods and be capable of sitting in a constrained position
  • Ability to attend work punctually and reliably.

  Person Specification

  Experience

  Essential

  • Experience of working as an Assistant Psychologist, or in a similar/equivalent role which involves direct clinical contact with people with psychological difficulties
  • Experience of working with patients with neurological illness and injury

  Desirable

  • Experience of working with patients with physical health problems and/or in an acute NHS trust.
  • Experience of working with both adults and children.
  • Experience of assessing adults with multiple disabilities.
  • Familiarity with bio-psycho-social models of disability and care.

  Training and Qualifications

  Essential

  • Degree in Psychology (upper second class or above).
  • Eligible for Graduate Membership of the British Psychological Society.

  Desirable

  • Training in topics related to mental health, psychological difficulties or psychological therapies.

  Communication and relationship skills

  Essential

  • Able to build positive relationships with colleagues and patients.
  • Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.
  • Ability to use supervision appropriately.

  Desirable

  • Understand the importance and function of supervision.
  • Ability to describe psychological concepts in a manner that is accessible to patients and staff with no or little psychological understanding.

  Analytical and Judgement skills

  Essential

  • Ability to work with autonomy but within level of competence.

  Desirable

  • Experience of Excel database management.
  • Ability to correctly administer, score and interpret psychometric tests.

  Planning and organisation skills

  Essential

  • Ability to be highly organised and prioritise workload.
  • Have flexibility in approach to work.
  • Have a proactive approach to managing difficulties that may arise in the role.

  Commitment to Trust Values & Behaviours

  Essential

  • Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's "We are here for you" behavioural standards

  Physical skills

  Essential

  • Ability to lift and carry heavy test materials (over 10kg).
  • Able to concentrate for prolonged periods and be capable of sitting in a constrained position
  • Ability to attend work punctually and reliably.

  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).

  Additional information

  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

  Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

  Address

  Both QMC and City Hospital Campus

  Derby Road

  Nottingham

  NG7 2UH

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

  Address

  Both QMC and City Hospital Campus

  Derby Road

  Nottingham

  NG7 2UH

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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