Consultant Practitioner Psychologist / Neuropsychology Service Lead

NHS; Pontyclun; On-site; GBP 78,000 - 91,000; Part time

Job summary

A large health board in Wales is seeking a Psychologist to lead its neuropsychology service and manage clinical staff. The successful candidate will provide specialist assessments and consultations within stroke services and participate in service evaluations. Suitable candidates should hold a degree in Psychology, a clinical qualification, and relevant experience in neuropsychology. This is a part-time, permanent position with a competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Generous leave

Flexible work

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Completed or currently working towards specialist qualification in neuropsychology.
• Can demonstrate well-developed specialist knowledge across applied psychology.
• Training in the supervision of other psychologists is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the neuropsychology service and manage practitioners.
• Provide specialist training programs for staff.
• Conduct service evaluations and implement improvements.

Skills

High level of clinical effectiveness

Excellent communication

Stress management

Collaborative working

Education

Honours degree in Psychology

Professional qualification in Clinical Psychology

Current HCPC registration

Job description

Overview

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to lead the neuropsychology service, including neurorehabilitation, for Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board (CTMUHB) and to undertake clinical work in stroke services. We are seeking to recruit a well-qualified psychologist with considerable experience of working in neuropsychology settings, who is enthusiastic about the speciality and committed to developing the service for the whole health board. The role is varied and the post holder will be the service lead for neuropsychology with responsibility for patients with stroke and neurological conditions.

Responsibilities

• In consultation with the Head of Health Psychology to have delegated responsibility for the clinical and strategic leadership and service management role within the Neuropsychology Service.
• Responsibility for the professional leadership and management of practitioner psychologists, assistant psychologists and psychological therapists within the CTMUHB Neuropsychology Service.
• Provide specialist advice and consultation within the Health Board and to agencies outside, on issues related to stroke and neuropsychology.
• Ensure the implementation of effective, evidence-based models and innovative ways of working.
• Provide specialist teaching and training, plan specialist training programmes for CTMUHB staff on models of intervention and psychological impairments.
• Provision of highly specialist neuropsychological assessment and treatment of patients with stroke and neurological conditions.
• Conduct service evaluations, audits and research activities in relation to stroke and neuropsychological service needs and implement service improvements in light of outcomes.

About us

Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales's largest employers.

Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.

CTM's location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff's vibrant city life and the surrounding natural beauty. Our CTM 2030 Strategy focused on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals.

CTM employees enjoy benefits including a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development. At CTM, you\'ll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.

Details

Date posted: 10 October 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 8c

Salary: £78,120 to £90,013 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Part-time

Reference number: 110-PST061-0825-A

Job locations: To be agreed — Llantrisant or Tonypandy, CF72 8XR

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in the system.

The successful applicant will join the developing CTMUHB Health Psychology Service and be directly managed by the head of service. The current psychology establishment includes posts in cancer/palliative care, cardiac rehabilitation, critical care, paediatrics, weight management and employee well-being, with pending developments in additional specialities. There are strong networks with South Wales clinical psychology and neuropsychology services, with opportunities for CPD and peer support.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Honours degree in Psychology, giving eligibility for graduate membership of the British Psychological Society
• Professional qualification in Clinical Psychology at doctoral level (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996) as accredited by the BPS
• Completed or currently working towards specialist qualification in neuropsychology (Qualification In Clinical Neuropsychology)
• Current HCPC registration

Desirable

• Training (or equivalent experience) in the supervision of other psychologists

Knowledge

• Can demonstrate high level of clinical effectiveness in individual and group work, risk and clinical assessment
• Can demonstrate well-developed specialist knowledge and skills across a range of aspects of applied psychology
• Well-developed expertise in adult health psychology
• Wide-ranging knowledge of psychological issues for patients with neurological conditions
• Specialised knowledge of psychological models and therapies in brain injury and clinical neuropsychology
• Excellent ability to communicate with patients, relatives, other professionals and managers about complex, sensitive issues
• Up-to-date knowledge of national policy and legislation in relation to neuropsychology as relevant to this post
• Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups

Aptitude and abilities

• Ability to contain and manage stress of working in acute settings and to enable others to manage stress
• Ability to manage a varied workload effectively
• Commitment to working collaboratively with users of services and their care partners to develop and improve services

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a DBS disclosure will be required.

Certificate of Sponsorship and UK Registration

Applications from job seekers who require Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome. Applicants must have current UK professional registration. Detailed guidance on sponsorship and criminal records checks can be found in the employer guidance sections, noting recent UK visa and overseas applicants information is provided for reference only.

Employer name: Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Address: To be agreed, Llantrisant or Tonypandy, CF72 8XR

Employer's website: joinctm.wales