Job summary We are looking for a Consultant Clinical Psychologist with experience in Neuropsychology and Paediatrics to join the Proton Beam Therapy (PBT) team as neuropsychology lead at University College London Hospital. This will involve line management, supervision, protocol development and leadership in the PBT team. You will be part of a lively and experienced team with a strong commitment to research and creative ways of working, such as using systemic, narrative and solution focussed ideas alongside an extensive groupwork programme. Main duties of the job Alongside the core role of supervising the carrying out of baseline and follow-up neuropsychological assessments, the post-holder will also support and manage the therapy input to children, young people and families under PBT service. The post holder will also be the neuropsychological lead for paediatric psychology across UCLH, managing the provision of neuropsychology across wider paediatric services at UCLH. This will include managing referrals, supervision and training to wider members of the general paediatric psychology team. The psychology team works with systemic and narrative ideas and an interest in integrating neuropsychology and systemic practice is an important part of the departmental vision. About us University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research. We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites: University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing) National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals University College Hospital Grafton Way Building Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre The Hospital for Tropical Diseases University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology. We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040. Date posted 23 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8c Salary £82,462 to £93,773 a year Per annum inclusive of HCAS, pro-rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 309-UCLH-6187 Job locations University College Hospital 235 Euston Road London NW1 2BU Job description Job responsibilities For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description. Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row. UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working. To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH? f net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040. Job description Job responsibilities For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description. Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row. UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working. To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH? f net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040. Person Specification Knowledge and Qualifications Essential Honours degree in psychology or related disciplines, and a Doctorate and/or PhD level in clinical psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996) (acquired as part of the clinical training). Registered Practitioner Psychologist by the HPC. Further Neuropsychological training Paediatric neuropsychological training Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management. High-level knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies, including systemic therapy. Experience of working in a Paediatric Service Knowledge of research methodology, research design and data analysis as practiced within the clinical fields of psychology. Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health. Experience Essential Experience of undertaking and supervising neuropsychological assessments with children and families. Management and line management experience Experience of working with children and young people living with long term health conditions. Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients across the full range of care settings, including community, primary care, outpatient and inpatient settings. Experience of teaching, training and/or supervision. Experience of the application of clinical psychology in different cultural contexts. Ability to work with interpreters Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups. Experience of working with and promoting diversity. Skills & Abilities Essential Demonstrates professional and effective verbal and written communication skills including excellent negotiation skills with patients, carers and other health professional staff in service delivery. Well developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS where information may be highly sensitive and there may be barriers to acceptance. Skills in supervising and line managing psychologists Communication Essential Advanced level of interpersonal and professional communication skills. An ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people in a sensitive, caring and non-judgemental manner. An ability to communicate and work with people attending services in a respectful manner Academic and research Essential Previous experience of research indicating the ability to conduct research autonomously, with supervision as required. Ability to critique and evaluate scientific data and best practice clinical guidelines. Desirable Published articles. Quality and service improvement. Essential Evidence of working well in multidisciplinary teams. Evidence of effective clinical reasoning in the assessment and management of young people living in complex systems. Information processing (IT skills) Essential Advanced IT skills (including video editing, word processing, spreadsheets, statistical packages) Personal qualities Essential Ability to lead a team and make complex clinical decisions A high level of interpersonal and communication skills. Must be able to cope with highly emotive and psychologically challenging demands of working with children/young people with disability and for long periods of time. Must be able to communicate effectively with a wide range of people in a sensitive, caring and non-judgemental manner. Person Specification Knowledge and Qualifications Essential Honours degree in psychology or related disciplines, and a Doctorate and/or PhD level in clinical psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996) (acquired as part of the clinical training). Registered Practitioner Psychologist by the HPC. Further Neuropsychological training Paediatric neuropsychological training Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management. High-level knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies, including systemic therapy. Experience of working in a Paediatric Service Knowledge of research methodology, research design and data analysis as practiced within the clinical fields of psychology. Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health. Experience Essential Experience of undertaking and supervising neuropsychological assessments with children and families. Management and line management experience Experience of working with children and young people living with long term health conditions. Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients across the full range of care settings, including community, primary care, outpatient and inpatient settings. Experience of teaching, training and/or supervision. Experience of the application of clinical psychology in different cultural contexts. Ability to work with interpreters Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups. Experience of working with and promoting diversity. Skills & Abilities Essential Demonstrates professional and effective verbal and written communication skills including excellent negotiation skills with patients, carers and other health professional staff in service delivery. Well developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS where information may be highly sensitive and there may be barriers to acceptance. Skills in supervising and line managing psychologists Communication Essential Advanced level of interpersonal and professional communication skills. An ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people in a sensitive, caring and non-judgemental manner. An ability to communicate and work with people attending services in a respectful manner Academic and research Essential Previous experience of research indicating the ability to conduct research autonomously, with supervision as required. Ability to critique and evaluate scientific data and best practice clinical guidelines. Desirable Published articles. Quality and service improvement. Essential Evidence of working well in multidisciplinary teams. Evidence of effective clinical reasoning in the assessment and management of young people living in complex systems. Information processing (IT skills) Essential Advanced IT skills (including video editing, word processing, spreadsheets, statistical packages) Personal qualities Essential Ability to lead a team and make complex clinical decisions A high level of interpersonal and communication skills. Must be able to cope with highly emotive and psychologically challenging demands of working with children/young people with disability and for long periods of time. Must be able to communicate effectively with a wide range of people in a sensitive, caring and non-judgemental manner. 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 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). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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 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). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address University College Hospital 235 Euston Road London NW1 2BU Employer's website https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)