Senior Stroke Psychologist - Community Wards (Preceptorship at Band 7)

NHS; Rochford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Rochford seeks a Senior Stroke Psychologist to join Community Stroke Rehabilitation Wards. The role involves conducting psychological assessments, delivering therapy to stroke survivors, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Applicants should have completed Doctoral Level Training and possess various therapeutic skills. The position promises professional development and a supportive work environment with flexible working options and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Season Ticket Loans

NHS discounts for staff

Excellent training facilities

Buying and selling annual leave scheme

Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars

Day One Flexible Employer

Qualifications

• Experience working as a psychologist in an NHS or equivalent setting.
• Ability to deliver multiple psychological therapies.
• Qualifications in neuropsychological assessment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct neuro/psychological assessments for stroke patients.
• Deliver one-to-one and group therapy segments.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on treatment plans.

Skills

Psychological therapy delivery

Neuropsychological assessment

Multidisciplinary team collaboration

Experience with acquired brain injury (ABI)

Training and research skills

Education

Completed Doctoral Level Training with HCPC equivalence

Additional training relevant to the post

Job description

Senior Stroke Psychologist - Community Wards (Preceptorship at Band 7)

The closing date is 28 December 2025

We have an exciting opportunity for an 8a (or Preceptorship Band 7) Psychologist to join the Community Stroke Rehabilitation Wards Teams covering Mid and South Essex population. We welcome applications from psychologists who are newly qualified, as well as from those with more experience.

The post holder will work with individuals and families post stroke and working alongside a team of dedicated psychologists working in stroke care pathways locally and across the region. Whilst this is a new post, the stroke psychology services have been established since 2013 and are seen as integral to the community and acute stroke pathways by our partners and ICB leads.

The community rehabilitation wards (Rochford and Brentwood) run by multidisciplinary teams and interface with the acute hospital teams and the Early Supported Discharge Team (ESD) based across Mid and South Essex.

Main duties of the job

The stroke psychology service provides neuro/psychological assessment, one-to-one and group interventions for individuals who have experienced stroke and their families, alongside collaborative work with our MDT teams in joint sessions, consultation and training. Therefore, knowledge and skill in psychological therapy and neuropsychological approaches are fundamental to this post. This will be supported through supervision and peer relationships in Clinical Health Psychological Therapies Services. The post holder will be responsible for ensuring high quality care is delivered in a timely manner in line with client needs, our wider services and national guidance.

In Clinical Health Psychology Services (CHPS) we work in the interface between physical and mental health, which provides unique opportunities for relationship building and service development. In CHPS across Essex, peer support is encouraged and there are other services e.g. Mental Health Liaison, Breathlessness and Pain Management, where psychologists have a range of therapeutic interests; narrative therapy, systemic approaches, acceptance and commitment therapy, motivational interviewing and cognitive behaviour therapy. Collaborative working with peers is supported and has generated innovative and creative projects to date.

About us

We acknowledge there can be commutes within Essex, and that London salaries command inner weighting. However, the Psychological Services Directorate is committed to investing in you as an individual and in your career development. EPUT highly respects and values psychological thinking and we welcome you to join our team.

EPUT are looking for motivated staff who share our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;

• Season Ticket Loans
• NHS discounts for staff
• Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
• Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
• The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
• Day One Flexible Employer

The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment.

Job responsibilities

Please review the person specification and job description for more details.

Professional development is important to us and we have varied CPD opportunities within the service, the wider Trust, and external opportunities. This is supported by robust supervision and appraisal structure. We want to provide staff with high quality training to meet needs and ensure that we are offering the best possible interventions to the populations we serve.

The Clinical Health Psychology Team has good relationships with local Clinical Psychology doctorate courses. The team contributes to teaching and provide placements for trainees at different stages of training. We work closely with the other psychology services in Essex and Hertfordshire and have regular meetings to provide cohesiveness and support service development as a wider Clinical Health Service. This has allowed us to develop cross‑specialty groups and be able to share skills and knowledge, driving our services forward.

For an informal conversation about this post please contact Dr Amy Bartlett, Head of Clinical Health Psychology on [e-mail]/07507773397

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Completed Doctoral Level Training with HCPC equivalence
• Completed additional training in specialism related to the post

Knowledge and Skills

• Has worked as psychologist in the NHS or equivalent healthcare setting
• Have experience in delivering more than one psychological therapy
• Has skill in delivering neuropsychological assessment
• Demonstrates a willingness to work with MDT professionals
• Has skills in being able to work with people who have experienced an ABI
• Demonstrates further training in knowledge and skill in therapeutic approaches relevant to the post
• Demonstrates skills in training and/or research

Engagement

• Demonstrates a desire to work with people who have experienced an ABI
• Demonstrates holistic view of role - looking at mental health, cognitive health, social wellbeing and physical health
• Demonstrates willingness to notice and work with difference and diversity

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust