Clinical Psychologist in Neuropsychology - Maternity cover | Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Buckinghamshire Healthcare Trust; Amersham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a clinical psychologist for an 11-month maternity leave cover in Amersham. The role involves providing psychological assessments and interventions to patients in a neurorehabilitation unit, working collaboratively in a supportive MDT. Ideal candidates will have experience with neurological conditions and a doctorate in clinical psychology.

Benefits

Learning and development opportunities

Flexible and agile working opportunities

Access to NHS discount schemes

Generous annual leave entitlement

Qualifications

• Experience in providing psychological assessments and interventions.
• Ability to work with a range of patients and difficulties.
• Confident in developing treatment plans collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessments to the patients on the unit.
• Work within a collaborative MDT to ensure best outcomes.
• Monitor and develop treatment processes within the team.

Skills

Experience with neurological conditions

Cognitive rehabilitation

Collaboration in MDT

Assessment of mood

Communication skills

Education

Doctorate in Clinical Psychology

Job description

Job Overview

We are seeking a clinical psychologist who is keen to work with us for 11 months to cover maternity leave. The post is based in the 17‑bedded in‑patient Buckinghamshire Neurorehabilitation Unit in Amersham Hospital. You will be joining a supportive and friendly MDT (which includes a 0.5 consultant clinical psychologist and a 1.0 assistant psychologist) that has patient care at the heart of everything we do. Your work will be 1:1 work with patients and providing support and training to your non‑psychologist colleagues.

The post holder will provide psychological assessment and interventions to the 17 patients on the unit. This includes psychological assessment and management of mood, neuropsychological cognitive screening and assessment and cognitive rehabilitation. As part of a collaborative MDT, the applicant will integrate into a wider team and work jointly with a number of other health professionals. Alongside this there will be elements of monitoring and developing different processes within the team, for example goal planning.

This role would suit an applicant who has good experience of working with patients with neurological conditions, and who is interested in developing skills in working with patients with complex cognitive and psychological needs within an inpatient setting.

The applicant will be confident in working with patients with a range of difficulties, physical, cognitive and communication, and be able to demonstrate ability in considering their needs and implementing necessary treatment plans.

They will be comfortable in working within an MDT, able to voice psychological opinions and viewpoints while listening to others and working together to achieve the best outcome for the patient.

Benefits

• As part of our BHT family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Why Work for Us

• We’re committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
• As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
• Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
• A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families.

What Do We Stand For

• Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
• Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
• Our care values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

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This advert closes on Monday 1 Dec 2025.