Role - Senior/Principal Psychologist/ Neuropsychologist - Paediatrics
Location - The Portland Hospital, London
Contract Type - Permanent
Hours - Full time 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday, part time considered
Salary Range- Competitive dependent upon skills and experience.
We’re looking for a Senior/Principal Neuro Psychologist to join our team at The Portland Hospital currently rated “Good” by the CQC .
Internationally renowned for clinical excellence, The Portland Hospital is the only independent hospital in the UK entirely dedicated to women and children. Our inpatient and outpatient specialties reflect this, providing clinical expertise in Paediatrics, Obstetrics and Women`s Health.
Our Paediatric wards hold 56 inpatient beds + 11 day case and are equipped with the latest technology to provide advanced medical and surgical care, including a Paediatric Neurorehabilitation Unit and a Paediatric Intensive Care Unit which reflects the acuity and complex nature of the children who are admitted to our hospital. The Portland Hospital has a large number of international Paediatric patients, often funded by relevant embassies.
We are seeking a qualified and compassionate Child Psychologist with specialist experience of neuropsychological assessment or a Neuropsychologist to join our multidisciplinary therapy team. You will work with children with a wide range of neurodisabilities. Our current service is within inpatients however you will have the exciting opportunity to set up and be responsible for an outpatient service as part of the role
The successful candidate must have the knowledge and skills to provide quality care to our patients and their families who require long term parental support through what is often a long journey of treatment. You will work within the therapy team at The Portland Hospital but also have contact with the wider Psychology team across other HCA locations.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct psychological assessments and/or tests for diagnostic purposes.
Neuropsychology formulation, assessment and recommendations
Develop an individualized treatment plan for each child and their families.
Educate family members on what they can do for their child or how to respond to certain behaviours.
Psychological consultation to colleagues in the multi-disciplinary team
Teaching and training
Contribution to service developments
Provide complete documentation and records of assessments and treatments according to in-house policies.
What you'll bring
Must have a bachelor’s degree in psychology, a graduate degree in psychology, and a Ph.D. or. Psy.D. in clinical or child psychology.
Minimum of five years’ clinical experience working with children with neurological deficit.
Candidates at post-doctoral level may be preferred.
Must be approachable and empathic for children to be comfortable working with you.
Must be knowledgeable of different therapeutic methods and be able to switch between different approaches to meet each child’s needs.
Excellent communication skills, specifically the ability to communicate with children of different ages and from different cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.
Adhere to all professional, ethical, and legal regulations as determined by relevant regulatory bodies and the law.
Willingness to attend team meetings, as well as seminars on topics relevant to our client base.
Why HCA UK?
Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we’re one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.
We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That’s why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As Senior/Principal Psychologist you’ll be eligible for:
25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you
Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals
Private pension contribution which increases with length of service
Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
Group Life Assurance from day one
Critical illness cover
Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland
Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you
Discounts with over 800 major retailers
Diversity and Inclusion
Patients first. Colleagues always. That’s the guiding philosophy behind our approach to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. We believe healthcare is built on a foundation of inclusion, compassion and respect for our patients and for each other. By working together with our colleagues we’re creating a truly inclusive environment, where individual differences are celebrated and everyone can achieve their potential.
We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. That’s why we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them.
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