Senior Clinical Psychologist | Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust

Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust; Canterbury; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Kent is seeking a Clinical Psychologist for the Kent Clinical Neuropsychology Service. This community-based role focuses on providing neuropsychological assessment and therapy for stroke survivors in the Thanet area. Candidates should possess a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, with experience in therapeutic interventions and multi-disciplinary teamwork. The position advocates for ongoing training and development in a supportive work environment, promoting flexible working models. Applications close on December 30, 2025.

Qualifications

• Previous neuropsychological experience is preferred, but newly qualified clinicians may apply.
• Experience in therapeutic models such as ACT, CFT, and Family Therapy is valued.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist clinical neuropsychology services to stroke survivors.
• Conduct high-quality assessment and therapeutic interventions.
• Ensure clinical effectiveness by engaging in research activities.
• Collaborate with the Community Neurorehabilitation Team.
• Train and supervise trainee clinical psychologists.

Skills

Neuropsychological assessment

Cognitive rehabilitation interventions

Psychological therapy

Multi-disciplinary teamwork

Research and development

Education

Doctorate in Clinical Psychology or equivalent

Job description

Please note, this role is open only to internal staff (including NHSP and Agency staff currently on placement within our organisation) and staff substantively employed within Kent and Medway NHS Trusts and the Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board (ICB). Individuals at risk of redundancy will be given priority, provided they meet the essential criteria.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Psychologist to join the Kent Clinical Neuropsychology Service for Stroke in the Thanet area (Margate & Ramsgate).

The position is a community role involving specialist neuropsychological assessment, cognitive rehabilitation interventions, and psychological therapy for stroke survivors, their families and carers. The work will support a multidisciplinary approach within the Community Neurorehabilitation Teams.

The post is based at Gregory House in Canterbury and is co-labelled with other service colleagues. The trust supports hybrid/flexible models of working. Close working with a Principal Clinical Psychologist will provide supervision and informal support. The role suits someone with previous neuropsychological experience, but newly qualified clinicians or those moving from another specialty will also be considered.

Within the Kent Clinical Neuropsychology Service there is a strong rehabilitation focus and therapeutic models such as ACT, CFT, Narrative Therapy and Systemic Family Therapy are valued. The service commits to ongoing training and professional development and links with the Canterbury Christ Church Clinical Psychology training course.

Responsibilities

• Systematic provision of specialist clinical neuropsychology services to stroke survivors and their families and carers in the Thanet locality.
• Undertake high quality direct (assessment and therapeutic) and indirect (consultative, advisory and evaluative) specialist neuropsychological interventions, exercising autonomous judgement.
• Ensure clinical effectiveness of own practice and service delivery by undertaking research and development activities relevant to the service area.
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team with the local Community Neurorehabilitation Team.
• Be regularly responsible for providing training placements for trainee clinical psychologists in clinical neuropsychology.

We are Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust. We care for the mental health and wellbeing of people across Kent and Medway. Our teams support adults with a wide range of mental health needs. The Trust covers the whole county and provides hospital and community settings, enabling joined-up, accessible care for 1.8 million people of Kent and Medway. Rated ‘Good’ by the CQC, we care for over 2,000 people in our hospitals and 54,000 in the community each year.

Our vision is simple: We are here to help communities not just live with mental illness, but live well. It’s why we’re passionate about working with communities to make mental health care better for everyone. And everything we do is guided by our values: caring, inclusive, curious and confident.

Join us if you share our passion for better mental health care and want to be part of a team that's doing well together.

This advert closes on Tuesday 30 Dec 2025.