Clinical Psychologist in Neuropsychology

Job overview

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

Main duties of the job

An exciting opportunity for a part time Clinical Psychologist in Neuropsychology Band 7 to join the Clinical Neuropsychology service located in Victoria House at Southampton General Hospital, University Hospital Southampton Trust (UHS).

The highly regarded Neuropsychology service is part of the Wessex Neurological service which provides a range of neurological services for the Wessex region. The post holder will join an established well-integrated and valued neuropsychology team. The team presently provides specialist diagnostic, cognitive assessments and support services across a range of clinics and acute wards at UHS. This is an amazing opportunity for the post holder to gain valuable experience of diagnostic assessments and therapeutic input for a broad spectrum of neurological conditions for both inpatients and outpatients at UHS. The post holder will have the opportunity to contribute to the awake craniotomy service. The post holder will work alongside a dynamic team of skilled clinical neuropsychologists and assistant clinical neuropsychologists working in a variety of interesting specialties across UHS.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The key areas the postholder is likely to be involved with include:  the epilepsy service, cognitive service (early onset dementia), in-patient Stroke rehabilitation team, the awake craniotomy surgery service, HD and MS outpatient neurological service. The role will include direct and indirect clinical input to patients, their families and their carers’, in addition to attendance at MDTs. Opportunities are available to work on clinical research trials and in service audit. Regular supervision and peer support will be provided.

We are looking for an enthusiastic candidate who enjoys working as part of a team and is keen to learn. The successful candidate will, in collaboration with the Lead Consultant Clinical Neuropsychologist and the clinical team, provide detailed cognitive assessments and contribute to the provision of a high-quality evidence-based psychological service. Prior experience of awake craniotomy surgery would be beneficial although not essential.

In order to be eligible for this post you must have successfully completed a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology. Final year Doctorate trainees on track to complete their qualification this summer may apply and would be considered.