Job summary
University College London Hospitals is seeking to appoint a full-time band 5 assistant psychologist with an interest in neuropsychology. The post is based at the hospital’s Chalfont campus in Chalfont St Peter, Buckinghamshire and the successful applicant will join the neuropsychological team on site who come under the Neuropsychology Department of the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, London.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will support in the delivery of the neuropsychology service for inpatients and outpatients with epilepsy and other seizure disorders. Duties will include assisting with the administration and scoring of neuropsychological and behavioural measures and in addition helping to maintain ongoing databases and ensuring adequate records are kept. Involvement in one to one and group therapeutic approaches for cognitive disorders, anxiety management and functional neurological disorders will also be part of the role
As well as a strong honours degree in Psychology recognised by the BPS as the graduate basis for clinical training, you should possess proficient IT and communication skills and have the ability to work well as part of a team. Many of the people who attend the department have complex needs and some have challenging presentations. Mature and sensitive interpersonal skills are essential with a basic knowledge of epilepsy and disability issues being desirable.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership of the British Psychological Society.
- A 1st Class honours degree in Psychology or A 2nd class honours degree in Psychology and a good Masters Degree in a relevant subject (e.g. Neuroscience, Neuropsychology).
Desirable
- Post-graduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology, neuropsychology
Experience
Essential
- Relevant clinical work in a health/social care setting.
Desirable
- Experience of clinically relevant research or audit.
- Experience of psychometric assessment and familiarity with the WAIS-IV, Q-Interactive and the BMPIB
Requirements
Essential
- An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with neurological problems.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Office
- Familiarity with systematic Literature review methodology
Desirable
- Knowledge of Access Database Management
- Knowledge of SPSS (or equivalent)
- Familiarity with ACT/ CBT/ DBT
- Experience in therapeutic group facilitation
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.
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: 26 July 2026
