We are looking for an enthusiastic psychology graduate to join our well established and respected neuropsychology department working in an acute regional neuroscience setting.
As a department we work across acute inpatient and outpatient services, provide input to a range of specialist MDT and and offer specialist treatment programmes.
Main duties of the job
The main focus of the assistant psychologist role centers around the assessment of a broad range of individuals with neurological conditions to help inform diagnosis, treatment and care requirements.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Undergraduate degree (ideally psychology) or conversion for eligibility for BPS membership.
Desirable
- Experience of administering Neuropsychological tests
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of neuropsychological tests and theory.
- Experience of working as an assistant psychologist or research assistant.
Skills & Attributes
Essential
- Good communication skills, IT skills, research skills and ability to work autonomously.
- Be highly motivated and organised. Enthusiastic and ability to learn and work as part of a team
- Experience of working with a patient group and documenting in patients notes.
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: 10 June 2025
