Principle Clinical Neuropsychologist

Job overview

We have an exciting vacancy for a Band 8b Clinical Psychologist in the Neurosciences Critical Care Unit at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery.

Join our friendly multidisciplinary team dedicated to supporting patients with complex neurological conditions in an intensive care setting. Your role will include providing specialised neuropsychological and psychological assessments, working closely with the clinical team to offer guidance on cognitive and psychological care, reducing distress, and promoting recovery. You will also participate in follow-up clinics, including post-critical care and bereavement support, playing a crucial role in supporting families.

As part of the Critical Care Unit, you'll join one of the largest Neuropsychology Departments in the UK, renowned for its clinical services and research. You’ll benefit from CPD opportunities, research involvement, and regular team meetings.

Main duties of the job

This post is ideal for clinical psychologists with a background in neuropsychology and experience in adult neuropsychology assessment and intervention. Candidates must have:

• A postgraduate qualification in Clinical Psychology recognized by the British Psychological Society
• Registration with the HCPC
• Experience in conducting and interpreting complex neuropsychological assessments.

You will collaborate with senior team members to enhance neuropsychology input to the service, develop audits, research, and service development projects, and contribute to training and meetings. Strong communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team are essential.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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

Come and be a 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 recent NHS staff survey UCLH 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 year running! 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.