About this role
Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Neuropsychologist to join a large Neuropsychology department at Southmead Hospital with links to the University of Bristol Neuropsychology courses.
The post is primarily in the General Outpatients Neuropsychology service offering neuropsychological assessments for diagnostic and treatment purposes and brief interventions across a wide range of clinical populations, including multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, Huntington's disease, traumatic brain injury, hydrocephalus, and epilepsy, etc.
You will join a large, friendly, supportive and welcoming Neuropsychology department comprised of 13 Clinical Neuropsychologists/Psychologists and 8 Assistant Psychologists in 5 services (General Outpatients, Neurosurgery, Cognitive Disorders, Stroke and Community Head Injury). You will have access to supervision from a senior Clinical Neuropsychologist on the Specialist Register of Clinical Neuropsychologists.
Please contact us if you have any questions.
This role will be a Band 7
Main duties of the job
Provide a comprehensive outpatient neuropsychology service (e.g., diagnosis, formulation, recommendations to patient, carer, or other professionals, intervention and recommendations) Communicate with service users, carers and other health professionals regarding the neuropsychological aspects of a person's care via individual sessions, discussion and formal reports, as appropriate. Manage, plan and prioritise a clinical caseload Engage in individual supervision with a senior Clinical Neuropsychologist Engage in peer supervision via colleagues in the Neuropsychology department and obtain the required Continuous Professional Development hours Work with Assistant Psychologists
About us
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations, operating from three main sites at Southmead, Bristol city centre and Weston.
With an annual turnover of £2.3 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that theSouth Westhas to offer.
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust values all people as individuals. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
Job description Job responsibilities
The postholder will be part of the Department of Neuropsychology, which is a large neuropsychology department providing an array of services within the neurosciences across a number of care pathways.
As part of a friendly, supportive and highly experienced team the postholder will be well supported in their role and have opportunities to develop their practice and undertake service relevant research.
The department works in partnership with the University of Bristol in the delivery of Clinical Neuropsychology training.
The department adopts a scientist-practitioner approach to clinical practice and we strive to provide the most patient-centred care possible.
Please see the Job Description for full details.
The post is primarily in the General Outpatients Neuropsychology service offering neuropsychological assessments for diagnostic and treatment purposes and brief interventions across a wide range of clinical populations, including multiple sclerosis, Parkinsons disease, Huntingtons disease, traumatic brain injury, hydrocephalus, and epilepsy.
Person Specification
Clinical Experience Essential
Neuropsychology Experience- either as a trainee or as a qualified clinical psychologist Doctorate in Clinical Psychology
Desirable
Diploma in Neuropsychology
Education/Training/Qualifications Essential
Registered Practitioner Psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council
Desirable
An interest in developing towards entry to the Specialist Register of Clinical Neuropsychologists (SRCN)
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.
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Employer details Employer name Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
Address Southmead Hospital
Southmead Road
Bristol
BS10 5NB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.nbt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)