Clinical Psychologist/ Neuropsychologist

NHS; Bristol; On-site; GBP 74,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Consultant Clinical Psychologist/Neuropsychologist to join their Neuropsychology department. The role involves leading clinical services for patients with Functional Neurological Disorders, contributing to multidisciplinary teams, and supervising junior staff. This permanent position at Southmead Hospital offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to work within an esteemed healthcare environment known for its commitment to exceptional patient care and clinical excellence.

Qualifications

• Registered with HCPC and trained to doctoral standard.
• Experience working with patients with Functional Neurological Disorder.
• Significant clinical practice including neuropsychological assessment and rehabilitation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of clinical psychology/neuropsychology services.
• Develop outpatient and inpatient services.
• Supervise junior staff and engage in clinical research.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Psychological intervention

Quality improvement

Research involvement

Education

Training in clinical psychology to doctoral standard

HCPC Registered Clinical Psychologist

Job description

Job summary

8c Consultant Clinical Psychologist/ Neuropsychologist

1WTE Substantive

We have an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Psychologist / Neuropsychologist with an interest in functional neurological conditions to join a large Neuropsychology department at Southmead Hospital in Bristol.

We are looking for someone to lead the provision of Clinical Psychology/Neuropsychology services within a multidisciplinary team including a Neuropsychiatry, Neurology, Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy.

The post holder will also join a large, friendly, supportive and welcoming Neuropsychology department comprised of 13 Clinical Neuropsychologists/Psychologists and 9 Assistant Psychologists in 5 services (General Outpatients, Neurosurgery, Cognitive Disorders, Stroke and Community Traumatic Brain Injury).

Main duties of the job

Please see the Job Description (JD) and Person Specification attached to this advert for the main duties of this post.

About us

North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning Brunel building at Southmead Hospital. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.

We commit to treating each patient as an individual with respect and dignity, aiming to deliver excellent clinical outcomes and a first-class experience for everyone who uses our services.

North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.

Situated in the vibrant city of Bristol is our award-winning building opened in 2014, offering exceptional facilities for patients and staff alike.

Details Date posted

25 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8c

Salary

£74,290 to £85,601 a year per annum, pro rata (Dependent on experience)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

339-NMSK6367-DAC

Job locations

Rosa Burden Centre

Southmead Hospital, Southmead Road.

Bristol

BS10 5NB

Job description Job responsibilities

The post-holder will deliver assessment, consultation and psychological intervention for people with a diagnosis of Functional Neurological Disorder (FND). The post-holder will take a lead role in developing the outpatient and inpatient service, alongside the service manager, consultants, specialist nurses, physiotherapists and occupational therapists in evidence-based service development, implementation of service outcome measures, use of data to demonstrate service impact, service user involvement, quality improvement projects and research involvement.

As a senior member of the team, the post-holder will be expected to contribute to the supervision of more junior staff, along with the wider multidisciplinary team. They will also support colleagues from across the south-west, and nationally through professional networks and teaching opportunities. The team is actively involved in clinical research.

For more information please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Job description Job responsibilities

The post-holder will deliver assessment, consultation and psychological intervention for people with a diagnosis of Functional Neurological Disorder (FND). The post-holder will take a lead role in developing the outpatient and inpatient service, alongside the service manager, consultants, specialist nurses, physiotherapists and occupational therapists in evidence-based service development, implementation of service outcome measures, use of data to demonstrate service impact, service user involvement, quality improvement projects and research involvement.

As a senior member of the team, the post-holder will be expected to contribute to the supervision of more junior staff, along with the wider multidisciplinary team. They will also support colleagues from across the south-west, and nationally through professional networks and teaching opportunities. The team is actively involved in clinical research.

For more information please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification Education/ Training/ Qualifications Essential

• Training in clinical psychology to doctoral standard (or its equivalent for those trained before 1996), as accredited by the British Psychological Society.
• HCPC Registered Clinical Psychologist

Work Experience Essential

• Experience of working with patients who have a diagnosis of a functional neurological disorder
• Significant supervised clinical practice including clinical neuropsychological assessment/rehabilitation of adults.

Person Specification Education/ Training/ Qualifications Essential

• Training in clinical psychology to doctoral standard (or its equivalent for those trained before 1996), as accredited by the British Psychological Society.
• HCPC Registered Clinical Psychologist

Work Experience Essential

• Experience of working with patients who have a diagnosis of a functional neurological disorder
• Significant supervised clinical practice including clinical neuropsychological assessment/rehabilitation of adults.

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).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

North Bristol NHS Trust

Address

Rosa Burden Centre

Southmead Hospital, Southmead Road.

Bristol

BS10 5NB

Employer's website

https://www.nbt.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

North Bristol NHS Trust

Address

Rosa Burden Centre

Southmead Hospital, Southmead Road.

Bristol

BS10 5NB

Employer's website

https://www.nbt.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)