Clinical Psych/Neuropsychologist Stroke, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus

ZeroAge; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider in Nottingham seeks a Clinical Psychologist/Neuropsychologist to join their multidisciplinary teams. This role offers the chance to work with adults suffering from Stroke and Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, providing specialist assessments and interventions. Candidates will benefit from clinical supervision and support while contributing to departmental activities, including research and governance. The position is ideal for those passionate about making a difference in patient care and enhancing their professional development in a supportive environment. Join a team that values diversity and innovation in delivering world-class healthcare.

Benefits

Personal Development Opportunities

Supportive Work Environment

Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives

Qualifications

• Registered with HCPC as a Clinical Psychologist.
• Advanced theoretical and practical knowledge in Clinical Psychology.

Responsibilities

• Conducting specialist psychological assessments and rehabilitation.
• Providing expert opinions on neuropsychological assessments.
• Delivering pre- and post-surgery assessments to the surgical team.

Skills

Psychological Assessment

Neuropsychology Expertise

Cognitive Rehabilitation

Multidisciplinary Teamwork

Education

Postgraduate Doctoral Degree in Clinical Psychology

Postdoctoral Specialist Training

Job description

Vacancy at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust

Clinical Psychologist / Neuropsychologist
B8B 0.4wte 9 months FTC (maternity cover)

This is an exciting opportunity to join the multidisciplinary teams of the Stroke team and the Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus team at Nottingham University Hospitals, one of the leading establishments in Stroke and NPH nationally.

We are looking for an experienced Clinical Psychologist/Neuropsychologist to provide specialist assessment and intervention for adults with Stroke or NPH who are under the care of NUH. Candidates will ideally have experience of psychological assessment and care in neurological pathways, working with patients with cognitive, language, and physical disabilities. Specialist neuropsychology expertise is highly desirable but not essential. The position is well supported and would access clinical supervision and support from within the Department of Clinical Psychology and Neuropsychology at NUH. The post holder will also contribute to departmental activities, including research and clinical governance.

The post will be based at the Queen’s Medical Centre site of Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust.

Candidates must be registered with the HCPC as a Clinical Psychologist.

Qualifications required include advanced theoretical and practical knowledge acquired through a degree, postgraduate doctoral degree (or equivalent), and postdoctoral specialist training to provide a high-quality specialist Clinical Psychology and Neuropsychology service to the Stroke and NPH services at NUH.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Participating in multidisciplinary case assessment, discussion, and formulation.
2. Conducting highly specialist psychological and neuropsychological assessments and rehabilitation.
3. Analyzing complex referrals and providing expert opinions.
4. Advising the NPH team, including Consultant Neurosurgeons, on neuropsychological assessment outcomes related to NPH patients pre- and post-surgery.
5. Providing comprehensive neuropsychological assessments, consultations, and rehabilitation services to adults.
6. Responsible for the direct care and rehabilitation of adults using appropriate psychological skills.
7. Delivering pre- and post-surgery neuropsychological assessments and communicating findings to the surgical team.

We are one of the biggest employers in the city, supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population, and leading in research, education, and innovation.

Join our team at NUH. We value diversity and welcome new ideas to develop our team and deliver world-class healthcare. We offer extensive personal development opportunities to turn your job into a career.

We particularly encourage applications from individuals who identify as Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, to improve our representation.

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details.

This advert closes on Monday 19 May 2025.