Job Overview
Come and Join Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust, where we offer a wide variety of challenging and rewarding roles within a supportive, innovative, and dynamic work environment!
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated Assistant Psychologist to support our outpatient neuropsychology services. This role supports both the adult neuropsychology service and the paediatric neuropsychology service, offering opportunities for candidates to work across the lifespan.
The post sits within the Leicester Neuropsychology department, which includes neuropsychologists and clinical psychologists working within various specialties including inpatients, outpatients, and community settings. Successful applicants will join a supportive department with regular supervision and opportunities for continuing professional development. Research and evaluation activities are actively promoted within the service, and there will be opportunities to develop these areas in line with the applicants' interests and service objectives.
The post will be based at Leicester General Hospital, although some travel may be required.
The health and wellbeing of our team members is very important to us. We offer a robust induction period, regular supervision, and support. You will have opportunities to progress your career with a structured learning journey that will enable you to achieve your long-term goals and work to your strengths.
We Also Offer
* A generous pension contribution and holiday allowance starting at 27 days
* Free onsite parking
* Access to a wide range of additional benefits, such as discounted shopping, recognition schemes, and various other packages to support your work-life balance
* Health and Wellbeing Support
For further details or to arrange an informal discussion, please contact Dr. Amanda Mobley, Consultant Clinical Neuropsychologist, Tel: 0116 258 4956, Email: amanda.mobley@nhs.net
Job Description Summary (Main Duties And Responsibilities)
This role involves working under the supervision of a qualified clinical psychologist and support from the Head of Neuropsychology.
The role includes supporting neuropsychological assessments in both adult and paediatric neuropsychology. There will be opportunities to be involved in individual assessments and rehabilitation programmes under supervision.
There may also be opportunities for delivering psychoeducation and group work across the units. The successful applicant will work closely with the multidisciplinary team, attending meetings and collaborating with colleagues.
Note: We may close the advert early if we receive a sufficient number of applicants, so please apply as soon as possible.
About Us
Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health, and learning disability services for people of all ages. Delivered through over 100 settings, from inpatient wards to community outreach, our 6,500 staff serve over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland.
We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community. We actively promote equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek applications from all sections of the community, especially underrepresented groups.
Details of our benefits, leadership behaviors, and other important information can be found in the Information for Applicants document.
We consider requests for flexible working arrangements in line with our policy.
For all substantive roles, new staff (excluding medical staff) are appointed subject to a 6-month probationary period.
All jobs require permission to work in the UK. The cost of any DBS disclosure will be borne by the individual and deducted from salary once started.
Applicants at risk within the NHS who meet essential criteria will have a preference for interview.
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