Specialist Clinical Neuropsychologist

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in London seeks a Band 7 Clinical Neuropsychologist to join the Neuropsychology Department at NHNN, working across the inpatient stroke service with a focus on the Hyper-Acute Stroke Unit. The post-holder will work alongside the existing stroke clinical neuropsychologist with regular supervision.

You will collaborate with the HASU MDT and North Central London stroke and rehabilitation services, providing neuropsychological assessment,

Qualifications

• Hold a Doctorate-level qualification in Clinical Psychology and be HCPC-registered.
• Experience conducting, interpreting and communicating neuropsychological assessments.
• Desirable: experience in stroke, acute neurology or neurorehabilitation.

Responsibilities

• Specialist neuropsychological assessment and formulation after acute stroke with rehabilitation recommendations.
• Brief psychological and cognitive rehabilitation, psychoeducation and behavioural management.
• Active contribution to MDT discharge planning, risk and capacity discussions in complex admissions.
• Neuropsychological liaison and handover to early supported discharge and community teams.
• Contribute to service development, audits and winter pressures evaluation.

Job description

Band 7 Clinical Neuropsychologist - Hyper-Acute Stroke Unit

4-month fixed-term (1 December 2026 to 31 March 2027) | Full time (37.5 hours) | NHNN, Queen Square

Job Summary

We are seeking a Band 7 Clinical Neuropsychologist to join the Neuropsychology Department at NHNN, working across the inpatient stroke service with a particular focus on the Hyper-Acute Stroke Unit (HASU). The post-holder will work alongside the existing stroke Clinical Neuropsychologist, with regular clinical supervision and support from senior colleagues within the Neuropsychology Department.

The post-holder will work closely with the HASU multidisciplinary team and North Central London (NCL) stroke and rehabilitation services, including community teams with limited neuropsychology capacity.

The role would suit a clinical psychologist with a strong interest in neuropsychology and experience in adult neuropsychological assessment and intervention.

Main Duties Include

• Specialist neuropsychological assessment and formulation following acute stroke, with practical recommendations for rehabilitation and discharge.
• Brief psychological and cognitive rehabilitation interventions, psychoeducation and behavioural management.
• Active contribution to MDT discharge planning, risk and capacity discussions, particularly in complex or prolonged admissions.
• Neuropsychological liaison and handover to NCL early supported discharge and community rehabilitation teams.
• Contribution to service development, audit and prospective evaluation of the Winter Pressures pilot, including activity, access, discharge and patient-flow outcomes.

Candidates Must

• Hold a Doctorate-level qualification in Clinical Psychology (or equivalent) and be registered as a Clinical Psychologist with the HCPC.
• Have experience conducting, interpreting and communicating findings from neuropsychological assessment.

Experience in stroke, acute neurology or neurorehabilitation is desirable. The post offers a unique opportunity to help shape and evaluate a dedicated HASU neuropsychology model during a defined Winter Pressures period, with findings informing future service development and the case for sustained provision from 2027/28.

Our Services

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

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. 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.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Edgar Chan Job title: Consultant Clinical Neuropsychologist Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 020 3448 4793