Clinical Psych/ Neuropsychologist Stroke, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus inNottingham inNottingham PUBLISHED WED 12 MAR 2025
Opportunity to work within a leading multidisciplinary team specialized in Stroke and Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus care.
Access to a supportive environment with clinical supervision from a well-established Department of Clinical Psychology and Neuropsychology.
Involvement in complex case assessments and multidisciplinary discussions, enhancing collaborative working skills.
Contribution to impactful departmental activities such as research and clinical governance, fostering professional growth.
Ability to provide specialized neuropsychological assessments for pre- and post-surgery patients, impacting their recovery and rehabilitation.
Potential for diverse patient interactions across various settings, enriching clinical experience and skill development.
Commitment to personal development opportunities, with pathways to turn the position into a fulfilling career.
Exciting Opportunity for Clinical Psychologists/Neuropsychologists at Nottingham University Hospitals
Join a compassionate team at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust as a Clinical Psychologist/Neuropsychologist! We’re looking for an experienced individual to support our Stroke Team and Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH) team, making a meaningful impact on the lives of adults facing cognitive and physical challenges. This part-time, fixed-term role offers a unique opportunity to thrive in a supportive environment, where you’ll benefit from dedicated supervision and the chance to engage in research, ensuring your continuous professional development.
At NUH, we champion diversity and inclusion, welcoming applications from all backgrounds, particularly women and those from underrepresented groups. With over 19,000 dedicated staff, we are at the forefront of healthcare innovation and education in Nottingham. By joining us, you'll be part of an organisation that values your contributions and is committed to turning your passion for psychology into a rewarding career. Apply today and start making a difference in the community!
Opportunity to work within a leading multidisciplinary team specialized in Stroke and Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus care.
Access to a supportive environment with clinical supervision from a well-established Department of Clinical Psychology and Neuropsychology.
Involvement in complex case assessments and multidisciplinary discussions, enhancing collaborative working skills.
Contribution to impactful departmental activities such as research and clinical governance, fostering professional growth.
Ability to provide specialized neuropsychological assessments for pre- and post-surgery patients, impacting their recovery and rehabilitation.
Potential for diverse patient interactions across various settings, enriching clinical experience and skill development.
Commitment to personal development opportunities, with pathways to turn the position into a fulfilling career.
Job Summary
Clinical Psychologist / NeuropsychologistB8B 0.4wte 9 months FTC (maternity cover)
This is an exciting opportunity to join the multidisciplinary teams of the Stroke team and the Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus team at Nottingham University Hospitals, one of the leading establishments in Stroke and NPH nationally.
We are looking for an experienced Clinical Psychologist/Neuropsychologist to provide specialist assessment and intervention for adults with Stroke or NPH who are under the care of NUH. Candidates will ideally have experience of psychological assessment and care in neurological pathways, working with patients with cognitive, language, and physical disabilities. As such specialist neuropsychology expertise is highly desirable but not essential. The position is well supported and would access clinical supervision and support from within the Department of Clinical Psychology and Neuropsychology at NUH. The post holder will also contribute to departmental activities, including research and clinical governance as required.
The post will be based at the Queen's Medical Centre site of Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust.
Candidates must be registered with the HCPC as a Clinical Psychologist.
Main duties of the job
On the basis of advanced theoretical and practical knowledge acquired through a degree, postgraduate doctoral degree (or equivalent) and postdoctoral ongoing additional further specialist training, to provide a high quality specialist Clinical Psychology and Clinical Neuropsychology service to the Stroke Service and the NPH Service at NUH.
To participate in multi-disciplinary case assessment, discussion and formulation, highly specialist psychological and neuropsychological assessment and rehabilitation, as well as analysis of complex referrals in which expert opinion may differ.
To advise the NPH team including Consultant Neurosurgeons on pre- and post- surgery neuropsychology assessment outcomes related to NPH patients.
With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
Date posted
26 February 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8b
Salary
£62,215 to £72,293 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
9 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
164-6986529
Job locations
Queens Medical Centre
Derby Road
Nottingham
NG7 2UH
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to the advert for the full details of the vacancy.
Responsibilities
Job description Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to the advert for the full details of the vacancy.
Person Specification
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours Essential
Clinical Psychologist / NeuropsychologistB8B 0.4wte 9 months FTC (maternity cover)
This is an exciting opportunity to join the multidisciplinary teams of the Stroke team and the Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus team at Nottingham University Hospitals, one of the leading establishments in Stroke and NPH nationally.
We are looking for an experienced Clinical Psychologist/Neuropsychologist to provide specialist assessment and intervention for adults with Stroke or NPH who are under the care of NUH. Candidates will ideally have experience of psychological assessment and care in neurological pathways, working with patients with cognitive, language, and physical disabilities. As such specialist neuropsychology expertise is highly desirable but not essential. The position is well supported and would access clinical supervision and support from within the Department of Clinical Psychology and Neuropsychology at NUH. The post holder will also contribute to departmental activities, including research and clinical governance as required.
The post will be based at the Queen's Medical Centre site of Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust.
Candidates must be registered with the HCPC as a Clinical Psychologist.
Main duties of the job
On the basis of advanced theoretical and practical knowledge acquired through a degree, postgraduate doctoral degree (or equivalent) and postdoctoral ongoing additional further specialist training, to provide a high quality specialist Clinical Psychology and Clinical Neuropsychology service to the Stroke Service and the NPH Service at NUH.
To participate in multi-disciplinary case assessment, discussion and formulation, highly specialist psychological and neuropsychological assessment and rehabilitation, as well as analysis of complex referrals in which expert opinion may differ.
To advise the NPH team including Consultant Neurosurgeons on pre- and post- surgery neuropsychology assessment outcomes related to NPH patients.
- To provide a specialist and comprehensive neuropsychological assessment, consultation and rehabilitation service to adults requiring the appropriate use, interpretation / analysis and integration of highly complex psychological and non-psychological information from a variety of sources.
- To be responsible for the direct care and rehabilitation of adults by the application of appropriate psychological skills
- To be responsible for the delivery of pre- and post- surgery neuropsychological assessments and for the interpretation and communication of assessment findings to the surgical team.
With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
Date posted
26 February 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8b
Salary
£62,215 to £72,293 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
9 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
164-6986529
Job locations
Queens Medical Centre
Derby Road
Nottingham
NG7 2UH
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to the advert for the full details of the vacancy.
Responsibilities
Job description Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to the advert for the full details of the vacancy.
Person Specification
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's behavioural standards
- Postgraduate doctoral level (or equivalent) training in clinical psychology as accredited by the BPS, including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan development psychology
- Attendance on a regular basis at highly specialist CPT/training events, eg, those provided by the Division of Neuropsychology
- Eligibility for Chartered Clinical Psychology status and registration as a Clinical Psychologist with the Health & Care Professions Council
- Specialist knowledge, experience and/or training relating to communicating with patients with neurological disabilities and their families
- Post-doctoral training in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice and supervision
- Qualification in Clinical Neuropsychology (or equivalent) or registration for such training
- Registered on the Specialist Register in Clinical Neuropsychology (adult specialism)
- Working as a qualified Clinical Psychologist/Neuropsychologist with adults with neurological conditions or neurological injuries for at least 2 years
- Experience of supervising and managing research and audit projects
- Experience of working with stroke and hydrocephalus patients
- Experience of conducting and interpreting highly specialist neuropsychological assessments
- Working in an inter-disciplinary context, in terms of case preparation, assessment, formulation, treatment, and evaluation.
- Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course and presenting with the full range of clinical severity across the full range of care settings including outpatient, community, primary care, in-patient and residential care settings and maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and th
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