Description
We are seeking a Band 7 Clinical Neuropsychologist to join the Neuropsychology Department at NHNN, working across the inpatient stroke service with a particular focus on the Hyper-Acute Stroke Unit (HASU).
The post-holder will work alongside the existing stroke Clinical Neuropsychologist, with regular clinical supervision and support from senior colleagues within the Neuropsychology Department.
The post-holder will work closely with the HASU multidisciplinary team and North Central London (NCL) stroke and rehabilitation services, including community teams with limited neuropsychology capacity.
The role would suit a clinical psychologist with a strong interest in neuropsychology and experience in adult neuropsychological assessment and intervention.
Main duties of the job
- Specialist neuropsychological assessment and formulation following acute stroke, with practical recommendations for rehabilitation and discharge.
- Brief psychological and cognitive rehabilitation interventions, psychoeducation and behavioural management.
- Active contribution to MDT discharge planning, risk and capacity discussions, particularly in complex or prolonged admissions.
- Neuropsychological liaison and handover to NCL early supported discharge and community rehabilitation teams.
- Contribution to service development, audit and prospective evaluation of the Winter Pressures pilot, including activity, access, discharge and patient-flow outcomes.
Requirements
- Hold a Doctorate-level qualification in Clinical Psychology (or equivalent) and be registered as a Clinical Psychologist with the HCPC.
- Have experience conducting, interpreting and communicating findings from neuropsychological assessment.
Person Specification
- Honours degree in psychology or related disciplines, and a Doctorate and/or PhD level in clinical psychology / neuropsychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996) as accredited by the BPS.
- Registered, or eligible to be registered, as a Clinical Psychologist with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC).
- Specialist knowledge of neuropsychological syndromes, functional neuroanatomy, neuropsychological assessment and psychometrics.
Benefits
- Competitive salary: £58,133 to £65,261 a year.
- Fixed-term contract for 4 months.
- Full-time position (37.5 hours per week).