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Assistant Neuropsychologist
Job Summary
3 posts available (2 permanent and 1 part time fixed term)
Band 5
We are pleased to advertise three vacancies for Assistant Neuropsychologist posts in the Neuropsychology service at Great Ormond Street Hospital.
The two full-time posts are predominantly intended to work within the epilepsy workstream of the service, and the third 0.6wte post is predominantly intended to work within the neuro-oncology and general neuropsychology workstreams. The posts would suit highly motivated individuals interested in neuropsychological assessment of children with neurological conditions.
Job Responsibilities
- Main Duties of the Job: The post-holder will also be part of the wider Psychological & Mental Health Services in the Trust. There is regular formal supervision and informal support, including a large assistant psychologist group, and excellent opportunities for professional development within the Trust.
About Us
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.
Details
- Date posted: 30 September 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 5
- Salary: £38,488 to £46,852 a year pro rata per annum inclusive
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: 271-BBM-8110690
- Job locations: Great Ormond Street Hospital, Great Ormond Street, London, WC1N 3JH, United Kingdom
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Job Description
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
Essential
- GOSH Values: High level interpersonal and communication skills, including communication of sensitive information, and working with children and families. An ability to work in highly emotive settings. The application of psychological knowledge to a paediatric context. An ability to interact effectively with staff from all disciplines. Ability to work reliably, independently and flexibly. A high level of concentration and attention to detail.
- Academic/Professional qualification/Training: 1st class Honours degree in Psychology or 2.1 Hons Psychology and post-graduate qualification/training (e.g. MSc) in neuropsychology or related subject. Eligibility for Graduate Membership of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
- Experience/Knowledge: Knowledge of the needs and difficulties of children with illness, mental health problems or other disabilities. Experience of working with patients in clinical settings. Experience of working with children. Experience of administering, scoring, and reporting neuropsychological tests. Knowledge of research methodology and statistical analysis of data.
- Skills/Abilities: High level interpersonal and communication skills, including communication of sensitive information, and working with children and families. An ability to work in highly emotive settings. The application of psychological knowledge to a paediatric context. An ability to interact effectively with staff from all disciplines. Ability to work reliably, independently and flexibly. A high level of concentration and attention to detail.
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Desirable
- Academic/Professional qualification/Training: PhD in a related subject.
- Experience/Knowledge: Experience of working in a paediatric setting. Experience of working with people with neurodisability.
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).
Employer Details
- Employer name: Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
- Address: Great Ormond Street Hospital, Great Ormond Street, London, WC1N 3JH, United Kingdom
- Employer's website: https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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