Lead Consultant Clinical Neuropsychologist in Stroke - Band 8C

12 months fixed-term maternity cover

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.

About us

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. 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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification

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.

Person Specification

Education / Training / Qualifications

Essential

• 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 Neuropsychologist

Work Experience

Essential

• 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

Employer details

Employer name

North Bristol NHS Trust

Address

Southmead Hospital

bristol

BS10 5NB

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