Clinical Psychologist/ Neuropsychologist

NHS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity in neuro-disability care is seeking a Clinical Psychologist/Neuropsychologist to provide specialist assessments and interventions for patients post-stroke. The role involves close collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, developing individual care plans, and supporting families. Candidates must have a degree in psychology and relevant professional registration.

Qualifications

• HCPC registered or BPS member required.
• Experience with complex neuro-disability assessments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct specialist assessments and develop psychological formulations.
• Perform functional analyses and develop intervention plans.
• Support families and collaborate within the MDT.

Skills

Clinical Assessment

Cognitive Rehabilitation

CBT

Psycho-education

Education

Degree in Psychology

Masters or Doctorate in Psychology

Job description

Go back British Home and Hospital for Incurables

Clinical Psychologist/ Neuropsychologist

The closing date is 30 May 2025

You will be responsible for the provision of highly specialist neuropsychological assessments and brief interventions with patients following stroke, assessing mood, adjustment, behavioural and cognitive functioning using clinical interview, structured observations, highly specialist psychometric measures and other assessment methods as appropriate. Working closely with the wider multidisciplinary team (MDT), you will advise patients, their relatives/carers, and non-psychologist colleagues about ways of supporting, managing or remediating mood, behaviour and cognitive difficulties. There will be opportunities to develop individual and group intervention pathways, in collaboration with the MDT.

Main duties of the job

1. Clinical Practice
2. To carry out specialist assessments of cognitive, behavioural and emotional functioning with clients with complex neuro-disability and develop clear psychological formulations based on these assessments.
3. To carry out functional analyses of challenging behaviours and develop appropriate guidelines and intervention plans.
4. To make recommendations for interventions and care based on psychological formulations. To deliver and monitor interventions such as cognitive rehabilitation strategies, psycho-education, CBT, behavioural interventions, guided by the formulation.
5. To conduct complex mental capacity assessments and contribute to joint assessments with the MDT as needed. To participate in best interests decisions when patients lack capacity.
6. To provide information, support, and advice to patients' families and carers, and support the MDT in working with families.

About us

British Home is a Royal Charter charity supporting people with neuro-disability. Based at Crown Point since 1892, we offer rehabilitation, residential care, respite support, and palliative care tailored to individual needs.

Job responsibilities

1. Clinical Practice
2. Conduct specialist assessments and develop psychological formulations.
3. Perform functional analyses and develop intervention plans.
4. Recommend and deliver interventions, monitor progress, and support decision-making regarding capacity.
5. Support families and collaborate within the MDT, respecting all team members' expertise.
6. Ensure accurate documentation, participate in monitoring standards, and contribute to policy development.
7. Adhere to professional codes and legislation, including the Mental Capacity Act.

Education, Training, and Development

Contribute to training, seek continuous professional development, and enhance knowledge of clinical neuropsychology.

Research and Evaluation

Engage in audits, service evaluations, and research projects to improve service quality.

Leadership and Collaboration

Provide leadership to care teams, support service development, promote a positive workplace culture, and facilitate effective communication and co-production with patients and families.

Maintain professional registration, identify personal development needs, and comply with statutory requirements.

Person Specification

Experience

• HCPC registered or BPS member

Qualifications

• Degree in psychology
• Masters or Doctorate in psychology

Other

This post is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check, in line with legal requirements.