Consultant Clinical Neuropsychologist (neurorehab lead) inLondon inLondon PUBLISHED 17 MAY 2024

Responsible for leading the development of psychological formulation that will guide the delivery of multidisciplinary treatment plans.
Job summary

Post: Consultant Clinical Psychologist (FND)

Grade: 8c

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly experienced clinical psychologist to join a well established Functional Neurological Disorder's Service delivered as part of the Wolfson Neurorehabilitation Services based at Queen Mary's Hospital, Roehampton, London. We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic clinician to deliver evidence based assessment, formulation and treatment for people with complex neurological and emotional difficulties arising in the context of a diagnosis of Functional Neurological Disorder.

Main duties of the job

The Consultant Clinical Psychologist in (FND) is a key and highly valued member of the multidisciplinary team providing clinical leadership jointly with the team's Consultant Neuropsychiatrist. The post is an integral part of the service, supporting patients, families and the clinical teams. The post holder must have doctorate level training in clinical psychology, highly specialist knowledge in neuropsychology and therapeutic approaches with a strong evidence base for treating people with a diagnosis of FND, and experience in leading multi-disciplinary teams.

About us

The post holder will be a member of the Department of Psychological Professions. The Department provides Neuropsychology services in Acute, Tertiary, Vocational and Community Rehabilitation settings for patients with acquired neurological disorders, their families and carers. Clinical Health Psychology services are provided to cancer, chronic pain, diabetes, haematology, palliative care, renal, and trauma and orthopaedics. The Department is committed to clinical supervision, continuing professional development and career progression. The Department has excellent links with St George's Hospital Medical School and the University of Surrey.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will:
  • Be a clinical lead within the Wolfson FND neurorehabilitation pathway, coordinating the work of the psychologists in the wider team alongside continuing to develop the service in line with the strategic aims of FND services nationally.
  • Responsible for leading the development of psychological formulation that will guide the delivery of multidisciplinary treatment plans
  • Delivering psychological treatments to people with FND as part of the MDT
  • Focus on developing a strategy for establishing a FND neuropsychology service across the Wolfson rehabilitation pathway, and engaging key stakeholders in the process.
  • Lead on developing policies and procedures for the MDT
  • Recruitment and selection of junior psychology staff to work in the service
  • Work autonomously within professional guidelines and exercise responsibility for the systematic governance of psychological practice within the MDT and the wider neurorehabilitation FND services at Queen Marys and St Georges Hospitals.
  • Ensure systems are in place and working effectively for clinical and professional supervision and the support of all MDT members, for which the post holder has designated professional responsibility, including clear systems for effective professional appraisal, and the identification of CPD needs across the service.
  • Ensure that robust systems are in place for risk assessment and management.
  • act as a highly specialist resource to the wider professional community and carry out audit, policy and service development and research activities and/or programs.
  • Propose and implement policy and service development changes within the area served by the FND neurorehabilitation services.
Job description
Job responsibilities

The post holder will:
  • Be a clinical lead within the Wolfson FND neurorehabilitation pathway, coordinating the work of the psychologists in the wider team alongside continuing to develop the service in line with the strategic aims of FND services nationally.
  • Responsible for leading the development of psychological formulation that will guide the delivery of multidisciplinary treatment plans
  • Delivering psychological treatments to people with FND as part of the MDT
  • Focus on developing a strategy for establishing a FND neuropsychology service across the Wolfson rehabilitation pathway, and engaging key stakeholders in the process.
  • Lead on developing policies and procedures for the MDT
  • Recruitment and selection of junior psychology staff to work in the service
  • Work autonomously within professional guidelines and exercise responsibility for the systematic governance of psychological practice within the MDT and the wider neurorehabilitation FND services at Queen Marys and St Georges Hospitals.
  • Ensure systems are in place and working effectively for clinical and professional supervision and the support of all MDT members, for which the post holder has designated professional responsibility, including clear systems for effective professional appraisal, and the identification of CPD needs across the service.
  • Ensure that robust systems are in place for risk assessment and management.
  • act as a highly specialist resource to the wider professional community and carry out audit, policy and service development and research activities and/or programs.
  • Propose and implement policy and service development changes within the area served by the FND neurorehabilitation services.
Person Specification

essential

Essential

  • experience of running neuropsychology services in level 1 unit
Desirable

  • eligible for entrance on SRCN
essential

Essential

  • HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist
Desirable

  • registered with BPS and DoN
Essential

Essential

  • appointable at Consultant grade according to BPS checklist
Desirable

  • already working at consultant grade in the NHS
Person Specification
essential

Essential

  • experience of running neuropsychology services in level 1 unit
Desirable

  • eligible for entrance on SRCN
essential

Essential

  • HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist
Desirable

  • registered with BPS and DoN
Essential

Essential

  • appointable at Consultant grade according to BPS checklist
Desirable

  • already working at consultant grade in the NHS
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 .

From 6 April 2, 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. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Additional information
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 .

From 6 April 2, 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. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name

St George's Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address

St George's Hospital

Blackshaw Road

Tooting, London

SW17 0QT

Employer's website
Job summary

Post: Consultant Clinical Psychologist (FND)

Grade: 8c

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly experienced clinical psychologist to join a well established Functional Neurological Disorder's Service delivered as part of the Wolfson Neurorehabilitation Services based at Queen Mary's Hospital, Roehampton, London. We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic clinician to deliver evidence based assessment, formulation and treatment for people with complex neurological and emotional difficulties arising in the context of a diagnosis of Functional Neurological Disorder.

Main duties of the job

The Consultant Clinical Psychologist in (FND) is a key and highly valued member of the multidisciplinary team providing clinical leadership jointly with the team's Consultant Neuropsychiatrist. The post is an integral part of the service, supporting patients, families and the clinical teams. The post holder must have doctorate level training in clinical psychology, highly specialist knowledge in neuropsychology and therapeutic approaches with a strong evidence base for treating people with a diagnosis of FND, and experience in leading multi-disciplinary teams.

About us

The post holder will be a member of the Department of Psychological Professions. The Department provides Neuropsychology services in Acute, Tertiary, Vocational and Community Rehabilitation settings for patients with acquired neurological disorders, their families and carers. Clinical Health Psychology services are provided to cancer, chronic pain, diabetes, haematology, palliative care, renal, and trauma and orthopaedics. The Department is committed to clinical supervision, continuing professional development and career progression. The Department has excellent links with St George's Hospital Medical School and the University of Surrey.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will:
  • Be a clinical lead within the Wolfson FND neurorehabilitation pathway, coordinating the work of the psychologists in the wider team alongside continuing to develop the service in line with the strategic aims of FND services nationally.
  • Responsible for leading the development of psychological formulation that will guide the delivery of multidisciplinary treatment plans
  • Delivering psychological treatments to people with FND as part of the MDT
  • Focus on developing a strategy for establishing a FND neuropsychology service across the Wolfson rehabilitation pathway, and engaging key stakeholders in the process.
  • Lead on developing policies and procedures for the MDT
  • Recruitment and selection of junior psychology staff to work in the service
  • Work autonomously within professional guidelines and exercise responsibility for the systematic governance of psychological practice within the MDT and the wider neurorehabilitation FND services at Queen Marys and St Georges Hospitals.
  • Ensure systems are in place and working effectively for clinical and professional supervision and the support of all MDT members, for which the post holder has designated professional responsibility, including clear systems for effective professional appraisal, and the identification of CPD needs across the service.
  • Ensure that robust systems are in place for risk assessment and management.
  • act as a highly specialist resource to the wider professional community and carry out audit, policy and service development and research activities and/or programs.
  • Propose and implement policy and service development changes within the area served by the FND neurorehabilitation services.
Job description
Job responsibilities

The post holder will:
  • Be a clinical lead within the Wolfson FND neurorehabilitation pathway, coordinating the work of the psychologists in the wider team alongside continuing to develop the service in line with the strategic aims of FND services nationally.
  • Responsible for leading the development of psychological formulation that will guide the delivery of multidisciplinary treatment plans
  • Delivering psychological treatments to people with FND as part of the MDT
  • Focus on developing a strategy for establishing a FND neuropsychology service across the Wolfson rehabilitation pathway, and engaging key stakeholders in the process.
  • Lead on developing policies and procedures for the MDT
  • Recruitment and selection of junior psychology staff to work in the service
  • Work autonomously within professional guidelines and exercise responsibility for the systematic governance of psychological practice within the MDT and the wider neurorehabilitation FND services at Queen Marys and St Georges Hospitals.
  • Ensure systems are in place and working effectively for clinical and professional supervision and the support of all MDT members, for which the post holder has designated professional responsibility, including clear systems for effective professional appraisal, and the identification of CPD needs across the service.
  • Ensure that robust systems are in place for risk assessment and management.
  • act as a highly specialist resource to the wider professional community and carry out audit, policy and service development and research activities and/or programs.
  • Propose and implement policy and service development changes within the area served by the FND neurorehabilitation services.
Person Specification

essential

Essential

  • experience of running neuropsychology services in level 1 unit
Desirable

  • eligible for entrance on SRCN
essential

Essential

  • HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist
Desirable

  • registered with BPS and DoN
Essential

Essential

  • appointable at Consultant grade according to BPS checklist
Desirable

  • already working at consultant grade in the NHS
Person Specification
essential

Essential

  • experience of running neuropsychology services in level 1 unit
Desirable

  • eligible for entrance on SRCN
essential

Essential

  • HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist
Desirable

  • registered with BPS and DoN
Essential

Essential

  • appointable at Consultant grade according to BPS checklist
Desirable

  • already working at consultant grade in the NHS
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 .

From 6 April 2, 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. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Additional information
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 .

From 6 April 2, 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. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name

St George's Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address

St George's Hospital

Blackshaw Road

Tooting, London

SW17 0QT

Employer's website


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