NHS AfC: Band 8c
Main area: Clinical Psychology / Neuropsychology
Grade: NHS AfC: Band 8c
Contract: 12 months (Fixed-Term Maternity Cover)
Hours: Part time - 30 hours per week
Job ref: 339-NBR5201-B
Site: Southmead Hospital
Town: Bristol
Salary: Dependent on experience
Closing Date: 11/02/2025 23:59
Job Overview:
Lead Consultant Clinical Neuropsychologist in Stroke – Band 8C
This is an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled, innovative and experienced Clinical Psychologist / Neuropsychologist to lead a psychology team in enhancing psychological practices across the stroke rehabilitation pathway, from acute to community care. The role will involve shaping the service and ensuring excellent and compassionate care to patients.
The role sits within the supportive and welcoming Neuropsychology Department comprised of 13 clinical Neuropsychologists/ Psychologists and 9 Assistant Psychologists in six service areas (General Outpatients, Neurosurgery, Cognitive Disorders, Inpatients, Stroke and Community Traumatic Brain Injury).
Main Duties of the Job:
As lead neuropsychologist for the stroke neuropsychology service, you would be responsible for the ongoing development and support of the stroke neuropsychology team as they deliver high quality neuropsychological input to the stroke pathway, supporting stroke survivors, their families, and the wider MDT. This fixed-term clinical and operational leadership role provides opportunities for creativity, service development, and the chance to make a real impact.
Working for Our Organisation:
The stroke neuropsychology service forms part of a larger network of clinical psychologists within the Department of Neuropsychology at North Bristol NHS Trust, with links to Clinical Health and Counselling Psychologists across the hospital, as well as the University of Bristol postgraduate training programme in Clinical Neuropsychology.
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. North Bristol NHS Trust is a regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities, including Neurosciences.
Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities:
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification
Person Specification:
Education / Training / Qualifications:
* Postgraduate qualification in Clinical Psychology or Clinical Neuropsychology to Masters or Doctoral level as recognised by the British Psychological Society and/or HCPC.
* Completion of the knowledge competencies in Clinical Neuropsychology required for entry onto the Specialist Register of Clinical Neuropsychologists.
* Member of the Specialist Register of Clinical Neuropsychologists.
Work Experience:
* Extensive experience in assessment of patients with neurological conditions.
* Extensive experience in delivering therapeutic interventions to patients with neurological conditions.
* Extensive experience of working in an acute healthcare setting.
* Experience of working using a consultation model.
* Experience of supervising and managing colleagues.
The successful applicant(s) will normally commence at the minimum of the scale unless they have previous NHS service at the same band. Progression through the scale is by annual increments.
Please note that stringent pre-employment checks are undertaken on all successful applicants prior to commencement in post.
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