Consultant Clinical Psychologist - Institute of Neurological Sciences

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.

The shift pattern for this position is to be confirmed. (Please note the salary is Pro Rata) for part time hours.

This is an exciting opportunity for a (0.7wte) Consultant Clinical / Neuropsychologist to be part of a highly specialist Regional (Including nationally funded services) Neuropsychology Service providing care for patients requiring neurology, neurosurgery and neurorehabilitation services.

The Consultant Clinical / Neuropsychologist will hold a leadership role in the development and delivery of the Psychology Major Trauma Service for the West of Scotland providing highly specialised psychology service provision across the whole trauma pathway taking account of regional, national and professional drivers.

Based at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital the post holder will hold a leadership role in supervision, education and governance for the wider psychology team and across professional boundaries.

The psychologist will be part of the wider regional neuropsychology service who provide acute and rehabilitation to patients with neurological disorders in NHS GGC and Regional services including; Neurology, Neurosurgery, Neurorehabilitation, National Spinal Injuries and Westmarc.

The Neuropsychology service has close links with University of Glasgow and are active participants in providing Doctorate in Clinical Psychology Specialist placements and contribute to the wider Regional Neuroscience audit, research, teaching and training program.

Owning to the highly specialist nature of the role the post holder must have a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and be registered with the HCPC. Advanced knowledge of neuropsychological assessment tools and their interpretation would be essential. Post Doctorate Qualification in neuropsychology would be an advantage.

Experience of service development and implementation will be essential. Post Doctorate research/audit experience including research/ audit development for Doctorate MRP will be an advantage.

The successful applicant will have high level of professional autonomy and be organised, flexible regarding roles and tasks, and respond to the changing needs of the service as a leader, operational clinician and manager.

Informal contact: Dr Sharon Mulhern, Consultant Clinical Lead Neuropsychology, 0141 201 2600, Sharon.mulhern@nhs.scot

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We support applications from across the Armed Forces Community, recognising military skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process.

For application portal/log-in issues, please contact Jobtrain support hub in the first instance.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.

The shift pattern for this position is to be confirmed. (Please note the salary is Pro Rata) for part time hours.

This is an exciting opportunity for a (0.7wte) Consultant Clinical / Neuropsychologist to be part of a highly specialist Regional (Including nationally funded services) Neuropsychology Service providing care for patients requiring neurology, neurosurgery and neurorehabilitation services.

The Consultant Clinical / Neuropsychologist will hold a leadership role in the development and delivery of the Psychology Major Trauma Service for the West of Scotland providing highly specialised psychology service provision across the whole trauma pathway taking account of regional, national and professional drivers.

Based at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital the post holder will hold a leadership role in supervision, education and governance for the wider psychology team and across professional boundaries.

The psychologist will be part of the wider regional neuropsychology service who provide acute and rehabilitation to patients with neurological disorders in NHS GGC and Regional services including; Neurology, Neurosurgery, Neurorehabilitation, National Spinal Injuries and Westmarc.

The Neuropsychology service has close links with University of Glasgow and are active participants in providing Doctorate in Clinical Psychology Specialist placements and contribute to the wider Regional Neuroscience audit, research, teaching and training program.

Owning to the highly specialist nature of the role the post holder must have a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and be registered with the HCPC. Advanced knowledge of neuropsychological assessment tools and their interpretation would be essential. Post Doctorate Qualification in neuropsychology would be an advantage.

Experience of service development and implementation will be essential. Post Doctorate research/audit experience including research/ audit development for Doctorate MRP will be an advantage.

The successful applicant will have high level of professional autonomy and be organised, flexible regarding roles and tasks, and respond to the changing needs of the service as a leader, operational clinician and manager.

Informal contact: Dr Sharon Mulhern, Consultant Clinical Lead Neuropsychology, 0141 201 2600, Sharon.mulhern@nhs.scot

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We support applications from across the Armed Forces Community, recognising military skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process.

For application portal/log-in issues, please contact Jobtrain support hub in the first instance.