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This is an exciting opportunity for a (0.6 wte) Consultant Clinical / Neuropsychologist to be part of a highly specialist Regional (Including nationally funded services) Neuropsychology Service providing care for patients requiring neurology, neurosurgery and neurorehabilitation services.
The Consultant Clinical / Neuropsychologist will hold a leadership role in the development of key Neurology, Neurosurgery and Rehabilitation strategies aimed at developing highly specialised psychology service provision taking account of regional, national and professional drivers.
Based at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital the post holder will ensure high quality service provision for service users accessing regional neuroscience services.
The post holder will hold a leadership role in supervision, education and governance for the wider psychology team and across professional boundaries.
The psychologist will be part of the wider regional neuropsychology service who provide acute and rehabilitation to patients with neurological disorders in NHS GGC and Regional services including; Neurology, Neurosurgery, Neurorehabilitation, WOS Major Trauma, National Spinal Injuries and Westmarc.
The Neuropsychology service has close links with University of Glasgow and are active participants in providing Doctorate in Clinical Psychology Specialist placements and contribute to the wider Regional Neuroscience audit, research, teaching and training program.
Owning to the highly specialist nature of the role the post holder must have a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and be registered with the HCPC. Advanced knowledge of neuropsychological assessment tools and their interpretation would be essential. Post Doctorate Qualification in neuropsychology would be an advantage.
Experience of service development and implementation will be essential. Post Doctorate research/audit experience including research/ audit development for Doctorate MRP will be an advantage.
The successful applicant will have high level of professional autonomy and be organised, flexible regarding roles and tasks, and respond to the changing needs of the service as a leader, operational clinician and manager.
Informal Contact: Dr Sharon Mulhern, Clinical Lead Neuropsychology INS & GGC, Tel No: 0141 201 2600
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.
(Please note the salary is Pro Rata) for part time hours.