Clinical Psychologist Paediatric Neurology | Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
Clinical Psychologist Paediatric Neuropsychology 0.4wte B8A (9 months FTC maternity cover)
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Paediatric Neuropsychology Service for a period of 9 months to provide maternity leave cover for a 0.4wte, Band 8a clinical psychology/neuropsychology position in Paediatric Neurology. It is essential that the post-holder has a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and will be HCPC registered by the time of commencing in post.
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Clinical Psychologist / Neuropsychologist who is interested in expanding their expertise and experience in providing highly specialist therapeutic intervention and neuropsychological assessment to children with neurological conditions.
The role supports children and their families referred by the Paediatric Neurology Team, including children with epilepsy and neuromuscular conditions. The post-holder will also be involved in working alongside the multidisciplinary team, in leading psychosocial meetings, and in collaborating with wider neurology networks.They will also offer consultation and training to colleagues and clinical supervision for assistant and trainee clinical psychologists, and/or other staff members, as appropriate.
Whilst working autonomously, applicants will be joining an expanding and supportive paediatric neuropsychology team. Appropriate clinical supervision will be provided by clinical psychologists/neuropsychologists within the Paediatric Neuropsychology Service.
The successful applicant will be welcomed to the Department of Clinical Psychology & Neuropsychology within the Trust. We are a large department of Clinical Psychologists and Neuropsychologists working across a number of medical inpatient and outpatient services within the Trust including: Adult Medical Outpatient Service, Adult and Paediatric Neurology Services and Neurorehabilitation, Stroke, Paediatrics, Burns, Cystic Fibrosis, Oncology, Cleft Lip and Palate, Haematological Cancers, Major Trauma, Neonatal, Adult and Paediatric Intensive / Critical Care, Renal and Sickle Cell.We have excellent links with the University of Nottingham and regional Clinical Psychology Doctorate Courses.
Interested applicants are warmly encouraged to contact us for further information and informal discussion.
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This advert closes on Wednesday 5 Mar 2025