Principal Clinical Psychologist | University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

UHCW NHS Trust; Coventry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in the UK is seeking a Clinical Psychologist to join their community neurorehabilitation services in Coventry. The role involves planning and delivering high-quality psychological services to patients with complex neurological conditions and supervising junior staff. Candidates must possess relevant experience in Clinical Psychology and a dedication to patient-centred care. This position offers the opportunity to impact patient rehabilitation positively.

Qualifications

• Must have experience in Clinical Psychology and Neuropsychology.
• Ability to provide patient-centred care and supervision.

Responsibilities

• Plan and evaluate a Clinical Psychology and Neuropsychology service.
• Supervise psychological assessments and therapy provided by junior staff.

Job description

Would you like the opportunity to join our highly regarded community neurorehabilitation services – Coventry Community Integrated Neuro and Stroke Service (CINSS)? CINSS is a community-based therapy team supporting the early discharge of patients post stroke and other neurological conditions. You will be an integral team member working across the neurorehabilitation pathway, providing patient‑centred care to adults, their families, in the Coventry area, in their own homes or outpatient clinics.

Secondment will be considered for internal candidates. Successful applicants must obtain approval from their current line manager and provide an immunisation and vaccination report from a UK occupational health provider or GP.

Responsibilities

• To be responsible for the planning, coordination, delivery and evaluation of a highly specialist Clinical Psychology and Neuropsychology service to the Coventry Community Integrated Neuro and Stroke Service (CINSS). This interdisciplinary service is specialised in treating and managing patients with complex neurological conditions.
• To ensure the systematic provision of a high‑quality specialist Clinical Psychology and Neuropsychology service of assessment and treatment of highly complex cases, requiring detailed analysis, formulation and interventions to reduce the adverse consequences of neurological illness, cognitive impairment and disorders of mood, so as to maximise rehabilitation potential and quality of life.
• To supervise and support the psychological assessment and therapy provided by junior Psychologists, Assistant and Trainee Psychologists as appropriate and other clinical members of the teams who provide psychologically‑based care and treatment.

The advert closes on Thursday 27 Nov 2025