Job summary Reporting to the General Manager of the Neuroscience Directorate, this role is expected to provide strong and effective leadership of the clinical neuropsychology service. The post holder must be an experienced Consultant Clinical Neuropsychologist eligible to appear on the British Psychological Society's Specialist Register of Clinical Neuropsychologists. The post holder is responsible for ensuring the provision of safe & high quality clinical neuropsychology services, working with other members of the Division to ensure the effective and efficient delivery of services to clinical users and patients across NBT and in collaboration with Sirona with regard to the 'one stroke workforce'. The post holder will liaise with the Clinical Director of Postgraduate Programs in Clinical Neuropsychology at NBT and the University of Bristol in relation to the delivery of education and professional training in Clinical Neuropsychology. The post holder is a member of the Neuroscience Division Board with responsibility for ensuring services are planned and managed in line with the Trust's strategic and financial plans. Is managerially & professionally accountable for the 20 wte staff within the neuropsychology department who deliver both clinical and academic services. The post holder will be based on the Southmead hospital site. Main duties of the job Responsible for ensuring that the training, education and supervision requirements of members of the department and students on placement is appropriately planned, managed and provided for within the available resources. The post holder serves as the line manager for staff within the neuropsychology department. Responsible for ensuring the department is financially viable and sustainable through effective budget management, in partnership with the General Manager (who holds budgetary responsibility), and cost efficiency plans. Responsible for ensuring that the neuropsychological service needs are adequately addressed by liaising with colleagues, contributing to planning and service developments in other areas beyond the immediate department, and by ensuring that long term regional NHS plans for reconfiguration adequately take neuropsychological services into account. The post holder must provide a point of focus for management, colleagues, other Trusts or external agencies for matters pertaining to Neuropsychology within North Bristol NHS Trust. About us North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered. We commit to treating each patient as an individual with respect and dignity, aiming to deliver excellent clinical outcomes and a first-class experience for everyone who uses our services. North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups. Date posted 29 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8d Salary £88,168 to £101,677 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 339-NBR5304-A Job locations Rosa Burden Centre Southmead Hospital Bristol BS10 5NB Job description Job responsibilities For more detail on the Head of Neuropsychology role, please see the linked job description and person specification. Job description Job responsibilities For more detail on the Head of Neuropsychology role, please see the linked job description and person specification. Person Specification Education/Training/Qualifications Essential It is essential that you hold a postgraduate qualification in Clinical Psychology to doctoral level as recognised by the British Psychological Society and/or HCPC. Training in clinical psychology to doctoral standard (or its equivalent for those trained before 1996), as accredited by the British Psychological Society. HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist. Post-qualification training in Clinical Neuropsychology. Member of the Specialist Register of Clinical Neuropsychology Desirable Post-qualification training in supervision, research or therapeutic practice Work Experience Essential Experience of working with patients who have a diagnosis of a functional neurological disorder. Significant supervised clinical practice including clinical neuropsychological assessment/rehabilitation of adults. Experience in assessment of patients with neurological conditions. Experience in delivering therapeutic interventions to patients with neurological conditions. Experience of supervision of Assistant Psychologists or Trainee Psychologists. Experience in a range of psychological assessment and intervention strategies and the ability to integrate complex data from a variety of sources. Experience in effective communication, oral and in written, of complex, technical and clinically sensitive information to a range of recipients (e.g. patients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside of the NHS). Experience in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups. Desirable Experience of working with people with acquired and degenerative neurological conditions. Experience of working with a variety of client groups, and with a variety of presenting problems including complex, highly emotive, and distressing problems such as verbal abuse and the threat of physical violence. Experience of teaching and training others using a variety of complex materials suitable for multimedia presentations to a variety of audiences within public, professional and academic settings. Experience of working within a multicultural framework. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Essential Capability to deliver individual neuropsychological assessment Experience with evidence-based psychological treatments (e.g, cognitive behavioural therapy, cognitive remediation and/or anger management) Able to use clinical judgement to assess the risk for patients presenting with anger, depression, suicidal ideation/intent and other psychological vulnerabilities. Experience working with the families and carers of people with brain injuries and/or neurological conditions. Advanced analytical and judgemental skills. General psychological clinical skills. The capacity to summarise and interpret highly complex and sensitive data and write concise, accurate and readily understood reports that communicate the findings of the neuropsychological assessment to treating clinicians. Skills in communicating sensitive and distressing information. Ability to respond urgently and flexibly to clinical demands for assessment. Knowledge of relevant Government guidelines, NSFs and NICE guidelines pertinent to the delivery, planning, development and prioritising of neuropsychological services Ability to manage and effectively prioritise clinical caseload. Ability to provide feedback to patients and referring agents as is appropriate and according to clinical judgement. Ability to ensure adequate records are maintained and managed. Ability to prepare and deliver lectures and presentations to a range of audiences including University students, medical colleagues, peers and the public. Personal Qualities/Special Circumstances Essential Facilitate and manage change in a clinical environment effectively. Able to organize and facilitate patient care within flexible frameworks using interpersonal skill Ability to work consistently under pressure. Ability to co-ordinate multiple roles Ability to negotiate effectively with clinical colleagues. Ability to develop rapport with brain injured patients Ability to concentrate intensely for prolonged periods of time. Person Specification Education/Training/Qualifications Essential It is essential that you hold a postgraduate qualification in Clinical Psychology to doctoral level as recognised by the British Psychological Society and/or HCPC. Training in clinical psychology to doctoral standard (or its equivalent for those trained before 1996), as accredited by the British Psychological Society. HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist. Post-qualification training in Clinical Neuropsychology. Member of the Specialist Register of Clinical Neuropsychology Desirable Post-qualification training in supervision, research or therapeutic practice Work Experience Essential Experience of working with patients who have a diagnosis of a functional neurological disorder. Significant supervised clinical practice including clinical neuropsychological assessment/rehabilitation of adults. Experience in assessment of patients with neurological conditions. Experience in delivering therapeutic interventions to patients with neurological conditions. Experience of supervision of Assistant Psychologists or Trainee Psychologists. Experience in a range of psychological assessment and intervention strategies and the ability to integrate complex data from a variety of sources. Experience in effective communication, oral and in written, of complex, technical and clinically sensitive information to a range of recipients (e.g. patients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside of the NHS). Experience in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups. Desirable Experience of working with people with acquired and degenerative neurological conditions. Experience of working with a variety of client groups, and with a variety of presenting problems including complex, highly emotive, and distressing problems such as verbal abuse and the threat of physical violence. Experience of teaching and training others using a variety of complex materials suitable for multimedia presentations to a variety of audiences within public, professional and academic settings. Experience of working within a multicultural framework. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Essential Capability to deliver individual neuropsychological assessment Experience with evidence-based psychological treatments (e.g, cognitive behavioural therapy, cognitive remediation and/or anger management) Able to use clinical judgement to assess the risk for patients presenting with anger, depression, suicidal ideation/intent and other psychological vulnerabilities. Experience working with the families and carers of people with brain injuries and/or neurological conditions. Advanced analytical and judgemental skills. General psychological clinical skills. The capacity to summarise and interpret highly complex and sensitive data and write concise, accurate and readily understood reports that communicate the findings of the neuropsychological assessment to treating clinicians. Skills in communicating sensitive and distressing information. Ability to respond urgently and flexibly to clinical demands for assessment. Knowledge of relevant Government guidelines, NSFs and NICE guidelines pertinent to the delivery, planning, development and prioritising of neuropsychological services Ability to manage and effectively prioritise clinical caseload. Ability to provide feedback to patients and referring agents as is appropriate and according to clinical judgement. Ability to ensure adequate records are maintained and managed. Ability to prepare and deliver lectures and presentations to a range of audiences including University students, medical colleagues, peers and the public. Personal Qualities/Special Circumstances Essential Facilitate and manage change in a clinical environment effectively. Able to organize and facilitate patient care within flexible frameworks using interpersonal skill Ability to work consistently under pressure. Ability to co-ordinate multiple roles Ability to negotiate effectively with clinical colleagues. Ability to develop rapport with brain injured patients Ability to concentrate intensely for prolonged periods of time. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name North Bristol NHS Trust Address Rosa Burden Centre Southmead Hospital Bristol BS10 5NB Employer's website https://www.nbt.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)