Specialist Clinical NeuropsychologistNHS

Job summary

Band 7 Clinical Neuropsychologist - Hyper-Acute Stroke Unit4-month fixed-term (1 December 2026 to 31 March 2027) | Full time (37.5 hours) | NHNN, Queen SquareJob summaryWe 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 of the job

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

Candidates must:o Hold a Doctorate-level qualification in Clinical Psychology (or equivalent) and be registered as a Clinical Psychologist with the HCPC.o 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.

Job description

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

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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.

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• University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
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• University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
• The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
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