Assistant Psychology Neurodevelopmental Psychology
As a result of successful applications onto Clinical Psychology training courses, we have a part time assistant psychology post ( 4 days per week) available within the Neurodevelopmental Stream at GOSH. This is a clinical post working alongside Clinical Psychologists and Neuropsychologists as part of multidisciplinary teams, providing specialist developmental / cognitive assessment for children and families.
Please note that we will be shortlisting candidates based on the Person Specification, so do refer to this when writing your application. Personal Statements should be limited to 500 words and should outline how you meet the essential and desired criteria. We take a pro-active stance against racism and discrimination and we value diversity in our workplace. We encourage and welcome applications from all, especially those currently underrepresented in clinical psychology.
*** Please note, that due to a high level of interest in this post, THE VACANCY WILL CLOSE once a given number of applications have been submitted. Please do not delay your application ***
You will have responsibilities within our outpatient clinics, which may cover one or more of a range of conditions including those with a specialist focus on social communication disorders, developmental vision impairment, epilepsy, Sturge Weber and rare inherited metabolic conditions. You may also support the clinical trials team. The roles involve pre-clinic preparation, direct psychometric assessment of children and young people, liaison with schools and families, managing clinic databases, and systematic data handling. This is primarily an assessment service but there may be the opportunity to support provision of therapeutic interventions or groups. For candidates with appropriate interest and skills, there is the opportunity to become involved in service development, research projects, presentations and preparation of written papers.
GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.
We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.
We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.
We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.
We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women’s staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust’s mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.
The recruitment process for all admin and clerical roles at Bands 2-4 will be a two stage recruitment process whereby shortlisted candidates will undertake an online literacy, numeracy, ICT and typing test. Only those candidates who pass the competency test will proceed to a formal interview.
The closing date given is a guide only. There may be some occasions where we have to close a vacancy once sufficient applications have been received. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification criteria for this post will be shortlisted. Please note that where high volumes of applicants have been received, additional criteria may on occasion be used to determine the final shortlist.
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 .
We are an accredited Living Wage Employer.
