Band 7 Clinical Psychologist
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust – Royal Free Hospital, Hampstead (North London)
We are looking for a recently qualified (or soon to be qualified) Clinical Psychologist to work in physical health or neuropsychology. This internal promotion offers a supportive, friendly team, opportunities to develop neuropsychological assessment skills and CPD within neuropsychology, clinical health and neurology pathways.
Responsibilities:
* Provide neuropsychological assessment and brief interventions for patients with congenital, developmental, acquired, progressive and degenerative conditions.
* Assist with differential diagnosis and treatment planning.
* Develop and deliver group interventions drawing on therapeutic models to support adjustment after neurological injury or diagnosis.
* Support the delivery of new service pathways in neurology priority areas (headache, epilepsy, etc.).
* Teach and train staff; contribute to CPD portfolio.
* Participate in and drive forward clinical research within the department.
* Occasional inpatient work and brief intervention models within neurology pathways at RFL.
Qualifications & Experience:
* Clinical Psychologist, diplomas or recent qualification in clinical psychology.
* Strong interest and experience in neuropsychological assessment.
* Excellent communication skills and ability to work within multidisciplinary teams.
* Desire to develop further specialist knowledge in neurology and related pathways.
Clinical supervision is provided by experienced senior Clinical Psychologists/Clinical Neuropsychologists. Funding and supervision are available towards entry onto the Specialist Register of Clinical Neuropsychologists (SRCN). Links with North Thames DClinPsy training courses are encouraged.
For further details or to arrange an informal visit, contact: Dr Gaby Parker, Consultant Clinical Neuropsychologist, Email: gaby.parker1@nhs.net, Phone: 020 7830 2292.
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