Clinical Psychologist

at  Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated individual to join a growing Neuropsychology Service within this centre of excellence for Neurosciences.
You will work with adult outpatients with neurological conditions at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, providing assessment and rehabilitation.
On occasion, depending on service demands, you may be expected to provide assessment for inpatients on the Neurology and Neurosurgery Wards, the Major Trauma Unit and the Stroke and Rehabilitation Wards.
To provide a Clinical Psychology Service primarily to Outpatients, in the areas of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Neuro-rehabilitation, delivering neuropsychological and psychological assessment, formulation and intervention and offering advice and consultation on patients’ psychological care to non-Psychologist colleagues.
You may also be expected to see patients on the Neurology and Neurosurgery Wards, the Major Trauma Unit and the Stroke and Rehabilitation Wards.
Our Trust
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people – patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing ‘outstanding’ care to our patients and rated ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH’s values – Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent – are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.
CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people’s age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.
Our department sits within the Neurosciences Directorate and we see patients aged 16 and over with the full range of neurological disorders including Alzheimer’s Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, epilepsy, Parkinson’s Disease, brain tumours and brain injury. You will join a team of qualified and Assistant Clinical Psychologists to deliver highly specialist neuropsychological and psychological assessment, formulation and intervention and offer advice, consultation and training to non-Psychologist colleagues.
The post would suit a Clinical Psychologist who is interested in working in an acute hospital setting and who enjoys working with patients with complex neurological and neuropsychological symptoms. It would also suit someone who is looking to further their neuropsychological knowledge and skills. You will be part of an expanding and highly regarded Neuropsychology Service, which is led by two Consultant Clinical Psychologists. We offer strong links with regional clinical and academic networks, with a commitment to continuing professional development and research.
Third Year trainee Clinical Psychologists are welcome to apply.
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
Please note: - Internal applicants on permanent contracts can only apply for this post as a secondment and must have the approval of your current line manager before applying.
This vacancy will close at midnight on 14 August 2024.
Interviews are due to be held on 29 August 2024.
Benefits to you
We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces

Please refer the Job description for details