About this role
Job summary
To work within a European paediatric brain tumour research programme, based within the Paediatric Neuropsychology service at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust. Applicants should have an interest in brain injury research and working with children and young people. Whilst this is a research role it will include clinical contact with children with brain tumours and their families, supervised by a Clinical Psychologist.
Main duties of the job
To work within a European paediatric brain tumour research programme, based within the Paediatric Neuropsychology service at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust. Applicants should have an interest in brain injury research and working with children and young people. Whilst this is a research role it will include clinical contact with children with brain tumours and their families, supervised by a Clinical Psychologist.
About us
To work within a European paediatric brain tumour research programme, based within the Paediatric Neuropsychology service at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust. Applicants should have an interest in brain injury research and working with children and young people. Whilst this is a research role it will include clinical contact with children with brain tumours and their families, supervised by a Clinical Psychologist.
Job description Job responsibilities
To work within a European paediatric brain tumour research programme, based within the Paediatric Neuropsychology service at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust. Applicants should have an interest in brain injury research and working with children and young people. Whilst this is a research role it will include clinical contact with children with brain tumours and their families, supervised by a Clinical Psychologist.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Experience of working as an Assistant Psychologist (or similar) in direct clinical contact with people with psychological difficulties Experience of working with children with neurological illness and injury Experience of quantitative data analysis Experience of neuropsychology assessments
Desirable
Experience of working with patients with physical health problems and/or in an acute NHS trust Experience of data collection and statistical analysis on a funded research trial Experience of working with children Familiarity with bio-psycho-social models of disability and care
Qualification 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
Ability 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 correctly administer, score and interpret psychometric tests Ability to work with autonomy but within level of competence.
Desirable
Experience of Excel database management Experience of SPSS
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.
Physical skills Essential
Ability to lift and carry heavy test materials (over 10kg). Ability 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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts
Address QMC
Derby Road
Nottingham
NG7 2UH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)