Assistant Psychologist

Main area Psychology Grade Band 5 Contract 12 months (Fixed term, 12 month contract) Hours:

• Part time
• Job share
• Flexible working

22.5 hours per week Job ref 270-DEC25

Employer: University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust, Employer type NHS, Site: Royal Sussex County Hospital Town Brighton. Salary £31,049 - £37,796 per annum (Yearly). Closing 11/01/:59

Job overview

Applications are invited from an experienced assistant psychologist to provide support to the neuropsychology service at University Hospital Sussex. The Neuropsychology Department sits within the Neurosciences and Stroke Directorate and is part of the Specialist Division.

The successful applicant will conduct neuropsychological assessment and provide group and individual therapeutic and rehabilitation support to patients across the neurology, neuro surgery inpatient wards, neuro rehabilitation wards and neuropsychology outpatient department, with cross site working at Chichester, Haywards Heath, Worthing and Brighton.

Opportunities exist to work alongside other multidisciplinary team members, including occupational therapists, speech therapists and physiotherapists.

Main duties of the job

• Support the Neuropsychology team in delivering a professional, highly specialised service for conditions such as traumatic brain injury, stroke, epilepsy, MS, Parkinson's disease and dementia.
• Deliver managed and supervised clinical practice to patients presenting with complex neuro disability (e.g. stroke).
• Assist with departmental administration, audit and service development.
• Work alongside a senior neuropsychologist and within a multidisciplinary team.

Clinical responsibilities

1. Organise own workload under direct support and supervision of a Neuropsychology department member.
2. Carry out neuropsychological assessments as directed.
3. Contribute to multidisciplinary discussions about diagnosis, treatment, risk assessment and care planning.
4. Contribute to patient reports, treatment plans and discharge summaries.
5. Undertake specified behavioural observations and assessments of service users.
6. Seek and acquire specific clinical information by reviewing medical records and other sources.
7. Implement treatment and intervention programmes under close supervision.
8. Liaise or work directly with specialists and professionals as required.
9. Communicate effectively with patients who may have cognitive, communication and mental health difficulties.
10. Communicate with relatives, carers and a range of other professionals.
11. Provide complex and sensitive condition related information in verbal and written form.
12. Maintain the highest standards of clinical record keeping and report writing in accordance with Trust policies.
13. Assist the neuropsychology team in other clinical work as required.

Administrative responsibilities

1. Ensure all clinical and administrative activities comply with NHS Trust policies, procedures and guidelines, with emphasis on patient confidentiality and information governance.
2. Assist in booking outpatient clinics for the neuropsychology department.
3. Maintain relevant data collection on work activities as required.
4. Help maintain patient records (paper or electronic) and manage databases.
5. Assist with test library management, photocopying and scanning.
6. Maintain and develop the Neuropsychology Service intranet information page.
7. Undertake specific administrative duties as required, including maintaining copies of test papers and scanning in test data and reports.

Person specification - Qualifications and experience

• Upper second class degree or higher in psychology.
• Entitlement to graduate membership of the BPS.
• Previous relevant experience as an assistant psychologist.
• Demonstration of relevant knowledge through volunteer roles, other roles and/or study.
• Experience using neuropsychological and other standardised assessment tools.
• Further postgraduate training in a relevant area.
• Experience of working with neuro disability.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

• Evidence of undertaking own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.
• Evidence of championing diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).

Important information for applicants

This role does not meet the minimum criteria for visa sponsorship under the current UK immigration rules. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. If applying under a Graduate visa, a minimum of 18 months must remain on the visa at time of application.

Flexible working options are available. Please discuss with the recruiting/line manager.

Disclosure and Barring Service checks are required for all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check.

Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for roles meeting the eligibility criteria. Applicants must ensure they meet these criteria.

Contact

Name: Dr Heather Ferguson
Job title: Clinical Psychologist
Email:
Telephone:
Extension: 64696