Assistant Psychologist - Neuropsychology
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
London, England, United Kingdom · Full Time
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- Psychology degree recognized by the British Psychological Society
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Job description
Position Overview
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is looking to recruit a full-time Band 5 Assistant Psychologist with a specific interest in neuropsychology. The role is stationed at Chalfont campus, Chalfont St Peter, Buckinghamshire, joining the Neuropsychology Department team affiliated with the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery in London.
Key Duties
The assistant psychologist will support the neuropsychology service catering to inpatients and outpatients affected by epilepsy and other seizure disorders. Primary responsibilities include assisting in administering and scoring neuropsychological and behavioral assessments, maintaining accurate records and databases, and participating in individual and group therapeutic interventions addressing cognitive impairments, anxiety management, and functional neurological disorders.
Qualifications and Skills
The successful candidate must hold a psychology degree recognized by the British Psychological Society as fulfilling the graduate basis for clinical training. Strong IT skills and effective communication abilities are required, alongside the capability to collaborate well within a multidisciplinary team. Candidates should demonstrate mature, sensitive interpersonal skills and have a foundational understanding of epilepsy and disability topics, given the complexity and potential challenges presented by service users.
About UCLH
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a leading and complex NHS trust in the UK, serving diverse populations locally, nationally, and internationally. UCLH provides academically led acute and specialist care across multiple sites, including hospitals specializing in neurology, cancer, women’s health, infectious diseases, and more. The trust is also committed to sustainable healthcare, aiming to achieve net zero carbon emissions for direct and indirect sources by 2031 and 2040 respectively.
Contact
For informal inquiries, please contact Professor Sallie Baxendale, Consultant Neuropsychologist, via email at sallie.baxendale@nhs.net.