Assistant Psychologist: Sponsorship Available

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Job Summary

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Clinical Neuropsychology Department at Homerton Healthcare, working as part of an experienced and committed MDT across our regional specialist inpatient neurorehabilitation and acute stroke units.

We are currently advertising for a full-time Assistant Psychologist on a 1-year Fixed Term contract, who would be joining an established Assistant Psychologist on a permanent contract. Both roles provide an excellent opportunity to develop a wide range of neuropsychological assessment and psychological therapy skills. The post-holder will receive high-quality neuropsychology supervision and support from qualified supervisors within the unit.

 

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be expected to:

  • Provide neuropsychological and psychological assessments to patients with neurological conditions, adjustment and emotional difficulties, and challenging behaviour
  • Provide neuropsychological and psychological treatments under supervision
  • Provide behavioural observations and analysis for challenging behaviours and to use these to compile behavioural management plans to be shared with the MDT, patient, and family
  • Develop and provide bespoke materials, e.g. information leaflets or summaries of cognitive profiles, to patients and families together with a qualified psychologist or MDT
  • Provide psycho-education and support to families and carers of people who have sustained a brain injury, under supervision or together with a qualified member of staff
  • Together with other qualified psychologists and / or MDT, to develop, co-facilitate, and evaluate therapeutic groups for patients
  • Appropriate to the banding of the role, undertake observations and consultations, feedback at meetings, compile scoring and written summaries of neuropsychological test data
  • Appropriate to the banding of the role, to utilise research skills for audit, policy and service development and research within the area served by the team/service
  • Undertake specific administrative tasks where required

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

  • First degree or equivalent in Psychology

Desirable

  • Postgraduate qualification in related field (e.g. mental health, neuropsychology).

Trust Values

Essential

  • Demonstrating understanding of Trust Values

Experience

Essential

  • Direct experience with people who present with cognitive, behavioural, or emotional difficulties (in any setting)
  • Experience of working with people with learning disabilities, brain injuries or dementia
  • Working in a multidisciplinary team
  • Experience of working with a diverse range of communities (e.g. black and other minority ethnic groups)

Desirable

  • Lived experience of membership with a group/identity that is currently under-represented within Clinical Psychology

Skills/ Abilities

Essential

  • Ability to work collaboratively with patients, families and the wider team
  • Ability to adapt communication style for people who have communication impairments

Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge and understanding of equality, diversity and inclusivity and applying this to a healthcare setting
  • Broad background knowledge of the NHS, Local Authority, and the legislative frameworks underpinning the provision of health and social care

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).

Closing Date: 06 May 2026

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