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Job Summary
Applications are welcomed from motivated and enthusiastic individuals for this exciting post working in a Neuropsychology Department within an acute hospital setting.
Job Summary
Applications are welcomed from motivated and enthusiastic individuals for this exciting post working in a Neuropsychology Department within an acute hospital setting.
This role focuses on enhancing the psychological care of inpatients within the Neuropsychology service. This includes providing neuropsychological and psychological assessment as well as interventions under the supervision of a qualified professional psychologist, working independently according to an agreed plan. You will also assist with clinically related administration, conduct audits, collect statistics, and develop audit and/or research projects, teaching and project work.
Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.
Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.
Main duties of the job
Your duties will involve working in a mainly acute hospital setting. You will work alongside a number of different professionals and within a multi-disciplinary team that includes medical staff, speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, physiotherapists and nurses, with the support and supervision of the Lead Clinical Psychologist. This will involve undertaking assessments (including neuropsychological assessments), psychoeducation programs and interventions to address the emotional impact of physical ill-health and disability.
You will hold at least a 2:1 BPS-recognised psychology degree. You will ideally have experience and knowledge of working with clients with acquired brain injury. Experience of neuropsychological assessment would be an advantage.
Secondment will be considered for internal candidates - If you are successful after interview, you must obtain approval from your current line manager to accept the offer.
About Us
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
Details
Date posted
05 August 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
18 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
218-AHP-B5-7392887
Job locations
University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire
Clifford Bridge Road
Coventry
CV2 2DX
Job Description
Job responsibilities
* To undertake protocol based psychological assessments of patients applying psychological (including neuropsychological) tests, self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews with patients, family members and others involved in the clients care
* To assist in the formulation and delivery of care and goal plans involving the psychological assessment and intervention of patients and their families, under the supervision of a qualified professional psychologist.
* To assist in the coordination and running of psychoeducation-based therapeutic groups.
* To work with other colleagues to assess inpatients and out patients and review the psychologically focussed aspects of their care in preparation for multi-disciplinary reviews.
* To assist in the development of a psychologically focussed care to the benefit of all patients and their families, across all settings where care takes place.
* To attend and contribute as appropriate to multi-disciplinary meetings.
For further details of the post please see the attached job description.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
* To undertake protocol based psychological assessments of patients applying psychological (including neuropsychological) tests, self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews with patients, family members and others involved in the clients care
* To assist in the formulation and delivery of care and goal plans involving the psychological assessment and intervention of patients and their families, under the supervision of a qualified professional psychologist.
* To assist in the coordination and running of psychoeducation-based therapeutic groups.
* To work with other colleagues to assess inpatients and out patients and review the psychologically focussed aspects of their care in preparation for multi-disciplinary reviews.
* To assist in the development of a psychologically focussed care to the benefit of all patients and their families, across all settings where care takes place.
* To attend and contribute as appropriate to multi-disciplinary meetings.
For further details of the post please see the attached job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
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Desirable
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Experience
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Knowledge
Skills
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Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
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Person Specification
Essential
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Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Address
University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire
Clifford Bridge Road
Coventry
CV2 2DX
Employer's website
https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Address
University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire
Clifford Bridge Road
Coventry
CV2 2DX
Employer's website
https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)
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