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Job overview
University College London Hospitals is seeking to appoint a full-time band 5 assistant psychologist with an interest in neuropsychology. The post is based at the hospital’s Chalfont campus in Chalfont St Peter, Buckinghamshire and the successful applicant will join the neuropsychological team on site who come under the Neuropsychology Department of the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, London.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will support in the delivery of the neuropsychology service for inpatients and outpatients with epilepsy and other seizure disorders. Duties will include assisting with the administration and scoring of neuropsychological and behavioural measures and in addition helping to maintain ongoing databases and ensuring adequate records are kept. Involvement in one to one and group therapeutic approaches for cognitive disorders, anxiety management and functional neurological disorders will also be part of the role
As well as a strong honours degree in Psychology recognised by the BPS as the graduate basis for clinical training, you should possess proficient IT and communication skills and have the ability to work well as part of a team. Many of the people who attend the department have complex needs and some have challenging presentations. Mature and sensitive interpersonal skills are essential with a basic knowledge of epilepsy and disability issues being desirable.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
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Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Relevant clinical work in a health/social care setting.
Desirable
- Experience of clinically relevant research or audit.
- Experience of psychometric assessment and familiarity with the WAIS-IV, Q-Interactive and the BMPIB
Requirements
Essential
- An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with neurological problems.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Office
- Familiarity with systematic Literature review methodology
Desirable
- Knowledge of Access Database Management
- Knowledge of SPSS (or equivalent)
- Familiarity with ACT/ CBT/ DBT
- Experience in therapeutic group facilitation
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership of the British Psychological Society.
- A 1st Class honours degree in Psychology or A 2nd class honours degree in Psychology and a good Masters Degree in a relevant subject (e.g. Neuroscience, Neuropsychology).
Desirable
- Post-graduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology, neuropsychology
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This advert is for Assistant Psychologist with University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in London, London, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £38,488 - £46,852 Per annum inclusive of HCAS. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 26 Jul 2026.
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