Specialist Clinical Neuropsychologist | University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

University College London Hospital; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS trust in the UK is seeking a band 7 clinical psychologist for its Neuropsychology Department. The role involves providing specialized neuropsychological assessments and cognitive rehabilitation. Candidates are required to have doctorate-level training in Clinical Psychology and HCPC registration. This position offers ample opportunities for teaching and research in a supportive environment, ideal for professionals aiming to advance their careers in a dynamic clinical setting.

Benefits

Excellent communication and training opportunities

Supportive work environment

Commitment to sustainability

Qualifications

• Experience conducting complex neuropsychological assessments.
• Ability to communicate assessment findings effectively.
• Relevant experience in adult neuropsychology.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist neuropsychological assessments.
• Conduct cognitive rehabilitation for complex disabilities.
• Offering management advice for inpatients and outpatients.

Skills

Neuropsychology

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently

Teamwork

Education

Doctorate level training in Clinical Psychology

HCPC registration

Job description

We have an exciting vacancy for a band 7 clinical psychologist in 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.

This role is ideal for clinical psychologists with a background in neuropsychology and relevant experience in adult neuropsychology assessment and intervention.

Candidates must:

· Have Doctorate level training in Clinical Psychology or Clinical Neuropsychology (or its equivalent).

· Be registered with the HCPC.

· Experience conducting, interpreting, and communicating complex neuropsychological assessment findings.



The post holder will provide specialist neuropsychological assessments, cognitive rehabilitation, and management advice for complex disabilities in both inpatients and outpatients.

There are ample teaching and research opportunities within the service and the wider Trust.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, a commitment to high standards of care, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team are crucial. Supervision and further training will be provided.

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

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 the full Person Specification and more informationregardingthe main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.


Come and bea part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*


UCLH top trust to work at in England – for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust


*In the most recentNHS staff surveyUCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England – for the second year in a row.


UCLH top trust to work at in England – for the second yearrunning!University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.


Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.



This advert closes on Wednesday 16 Jul 2025