Neuropsychology Specialist

Job Overview

Are you a dedicated and enthusiastic professional seeking a rewarding opportunity? Look no further.

Join our clinical neuroscience psychology pathway at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This role is centered on providing psychological support to individuals impacted by neurological disorders, acquired brain injuries, strokes, and functional neurological issues. As we expand our clinical neuropsychology services, additional pathways will be identified in collaboration with our consultant psychologists and the head of the clinical health psychology service.

The clinical neuroscience psychology pathway operates within the clinical health psychology services. Thus, you will engage in various clinical and governance activities alongside our consultant psychologists.

We invite applications from:

• Highly skilled and experienced clinical psychologists who are flexible, compassionate, and reflective.
• Those with a keen interest in neuropsychology, exceptional interpersonal abilities, and a passion for innovative practice with seasoned multidisciplinary team (MDT) colleagues.
• Individuals eager to contribute to the evidence base and enhance our dynamic clinical health psychology services.

Key Responsibilities

Your primary role will involve delivering psychological care within a specialized adult clinical neuroscience and health psychology service as part of our trust.

Responsibilities include:

• Providing inpatient and outpatient psychological care to patients with various neurological conditions, acquired brain injuries, and functional neurological disorders.
• Conducting comprehensive assessments and formulating complex neuropsychological issues to develop tailored care and management plans for each patient.
• Facilitating brief group psychoeducation sessions for patients and their caregivers.
• Ensuring effective communication with patients, caregivers, and colleagues within the multidisciplinary team and other community services.
• Promoting the objectives of psychological care and ensuring patient and caregiver involvement throughout the treatment process.
• Participating in training, audits, and service enhancements within the clinical health psychology services, guided by NHS priorities and developments in the psychological and therapy fields.
• Upholding equality and diversity, adhering to relevant legislation and trust policies.
• Committing to continuous improvement in your practice, the service, and the Trust.

About Us

Our organization comprises 10,000 dedicated professionals committed to delivering exceptional services to our patients. Every role contributes to the care of 370,000 individuals in our community and provides specialized support to millions across the region.

Working with us offers the opportunity to gain knowledge and take pride in making a tangible difference in the lives of our patients and staff, ensuring we continue to thrive and provide outstanding healthcare.

You will have access to diverse development opportunities, learn new skills, meet remarkable individuals, and engage in experiences that will enhance your career.

Your contributions will be impactful, challenging you to think creatively, embrace innovation, and continuously improve our services. Every action we take centers around patient care and enhancing their experience, making your role vital and something to take pride in.

Qualifications

Essential

• Doctoral-level training in clinical psychology (or equivalent), accredited by the BPS/HCPC, including models of psychopathology.
• Proficiency in administering, scoring, and interpreting clinical psychometrics.
• Expertise in two or more distinct psychological therapies and extensive knowledge of lifespan developmental psychology.
• Strong commitment to continuing professional development as evidenced by post-qualification training.
• Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council.

Desirable

• Qualifications in research methodology, staff training, or other applied psychology fields.
• Leadership training and experience.
• Post-qualification training in neuropsychology and/or physical health issues.

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Experience in specialist psychological and neuropsychological assessment and treatment across various care settings.
• Proven ability to work within multidisciplinary teams and effect positive changes in practice.
• Experience with diverse client groups, managing a range of clinical severity while maintaining professionalism.
• Knowledge of current psychological theories and practices related to physical health.

Desirable

• Evidence of ongoing professional development activities post-qualification.
• Experience in a physical health environment with both inpatients and outpatients.
• Experience in teaching, training, and/or supervision.
• Experience in implementing change initiatives.
• Knowledge of health psychology applications in diverse cultural contexts.
• Understanding of clinical leadership roles within the NHS.