Highly Specialist Clinical Psychologist

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 64,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Highly Specialist Clinical Psychologist to join their Neuropsychology Department. This role involves conducting neuropsychological assessments and providing rehabilitation services to patients with neurological conditions. Ideal candidates should have a doctorate in Clinical Psychology or Clinical Neuropsychology and experience in adult neuropsychology. The position offers a competitive salary, flexible working patterns, and opportunities for training and supervision.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have Doctorate level training in Clinical Psychology or Clinical Neuropsychology.
• Experience in conducting and interpreting complex neuropsychological assessments is required.
• Must be registered with the HCPC.

Responsibilities

• Provide neuropsychological assessments and cognitive rehabilitation.
• Input into specialist MDTs and management advice for complex cases.

Skills

Neuropsychology assessments

Communication skills

Ability to work independently

Professionalism

Education

Doctorate level training in Clinical Psychology or Clinical Neuropsychology

Job description

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Highly Specialist Clinical Psychologist

The closing date is 14 December 2025

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Job summary

Band 8a or Band 7/8a development role Highly Specialist Clinical Neuropsychologist

Join our dynamic Neuropsychology Department at the National Hospital, a leading centre in the UK renowned for its clinical services and research. We offer specialised diagnostic, management, and rehabilitation services for patients with neurological, neurosurgical, and neuropsychiatric conditions.

Main duties of the job

This role is ideal for clinical psychologists with a background in neuropsychology and relevant experience in adult neuropsychology assessment and intervention. It is available at Band 8a or Band 7 (development post with progression to Band 8a). Flexible work patterns will be considered on an individual basis.

Candidates must:

• Have Doctorate level training in Clinical Psychology or Clinical Neuropsychology (or its equivalent).
• Be registered with the HCPC.
• Have experience in conducting, interpreting, and communicating findings from complex neuropsychological assessments.
• Those not meeting all Band 8a requirements can start at Band 7 with progression based on performance.

The post holder will be a part of the neuropsychology department which provides neuropsychological assessments, cognitive rehabilitation, input into specialist MDTs and management advice for complex inpatient and outpatient cases. Strong communication, professionalism, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team are essential. Supervision and further training will be provided.

Please note that you must already have some relevant experience to be considered for the band 7 role. If you do not have all the essential criteria for band 8a, please contact us about options for a band 7 development role.

About us

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.

We provide first‑class acute and specialist services across eight sites:

• University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
• National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
• Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
• University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
• Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
• University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
• The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
• University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world‑class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.

We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.

Details

Date posted

28 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£64,156 to £71,148 a year Per annum inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full‑time

Reference number

309-UCLH-7133

Job locations

National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery
Queen Square
London
WC1N 3BG

Employer details

Employer name

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery
Queen Square
London
WC1N 3BG

Employer contact details

Consultant Clinical Neuropsychologist
Natasja van Harskamp
[e-mail]
02034483292