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Job requirements
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Essential
16 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Skills
Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment (neuropsychological assessment), intervention and management.
- Skills
Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS.
- Skills
Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups.
- Skills
Evidence of continuing professional development as required by the HCPC
- Abilities
Ability to form good working relationships with others in a multidisciplinary setting.
- Abilities
multi-media materials suitable for presentations within public, professional and academic settings.
- Abilities
Ability to identify and employ mechanisms of clinical governance as appropriate, to support and maintain clinical practice.
- Knowledge
Doctoral level knowledge of research methodology, research design and data analysis as practiced within the clinical fields of psychology.
- Knowledge
Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health
- Experience
Experience of specialist psychological assessment (including neuropsychological assessment) and treatment of clients across the full range of care settings, including experience of neurorehabilitation and/or neuropsychological assessment settings.
- Experience
Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups with neurological disorders, across the whole life course and presenting problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity.
- Experience
Completion of substantial post-doctoral post-qualification supervised clinical experience.
- Experience
Experience and interest in working with people with neurological disorders
- Experience
Experience of teaching, training and/or supervision.
- Qualifications
Post-graduate doctoral level training in clinical psychology (or its equivalent) as accredited by the HCPC.
- Qualifications
Completion of further post-doctoral post-qualification specialist training including: (1) In-house one-year CPD programme for newly qualified psychologists or equivalent and (2) Training in supervision of trainee clinical psychologists
Desirable
4 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Abilities
Interest and ability to contribute to service development.
- Knowledge
High level knowledge of the theory and practice of at least two specialised psychological therapies.
- Experience
Experience of teaching, training and/or supervision.
- Experience
Experience of the application of clinical psychology in different cultural contexts.
Job overview
The Islington Integrated Locality Therapies Team (IILTT) is a friendly and dynamic multidisciplinary community rehabilitation service supporting adults with neurological conditions and complex physical disabilities across Islington.
We are seeking an enthusiastic Clinical Psychologist to join our team and work alongside the Lead Clinical Neuropsychologist. This varied role offers opportunities to undertake specialist psychological and neuropsychological assessment, formulation and intervention, supporting individuals experiencing the emotional, cognitive, and behavioural impact of neurological conditions.
You will also contribute to neuropsychological assessments for patients referred by Consultant Neurologists under the care of the Whittington Hospital’s Outpatient Neurology Department, gaining experience across a wide range of neurological presentations.
This is an excellent opportunity for psychologists wishing to develop specialist neuropsychology skills. The post provides regular specialist supervision and experience that supports progression towards the Qualification in Clinical Neuropsychology (QiCN). We have a strong track record of supporting psychologists to successfully achieve this qualification.
You will join a supportive multidisciplinary team and a wider network of psychologists working in neuropsychology and community physical health services.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide specialist psychological and neuropsychological assessment, formulation and intervention for adults with neurological conditions and complex physical disabilities within the Islington Integrated Locality Therapies (IILT) Stroke and Neurorehabilitation Team. Working as part of a multidisciplinary community rehabilitation service, they will provide consultation and specialist advice to health and social care professionals, support the assessment and management of complex cognitive, emotional and behavioural difficulties, and contribute to rehabilitation and discharge planning.
The role also includes delivering specialist neuropsychological assessments for patients referred by Consultant Neurologists within the Whittington Hospital Outpatient Neurology Department, providing experience across a broad range of neurological presentations and diagnostic questions.
The post holder will supervise trainee and assistant psychologists, contribute to teaching and training activities, and provide consultation and support to multidisciplinary colleagues. They will also contribute to service development, audit, research and quality improvement initiatives, ensuring services remain evidence-based and responsive to patient needs. The post holder will maintain high professional standards through ongoing CPD, clinical governance activities, and adherence to HCPC, BPS and Trust policies and procedures.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
3.1.1 To provide specialist neuropsychological assessments of referred clients, using interview, formal psychometric and other assessment methods as appropriate.
3.1.2 To formulate and devise psychological treatment and management plans for referred clients and to provide psychological treatment, using a range of specialist psychological interventions (e.g., cognitive-behavioural) appropriate to the client’s presenting problem.
3.1.3 To provide specialist neuropsychological advice, guidance and consultation to other professionals within IILT Stroke and Neurorehabilitation Team, social services and other health services to assist in the formulation, diagnosis and treatment of clients.
3.1.4 To provide reports and communicate in a skilled and sensitive manner concerning the assessment, formulation and treatment plans of clients.
3.1.5 To undertake responsibilities as a member of the multiprofessional IILT Stroke and Neurorehabilitation Team, including attending team meetings.
3.1.6 To liaise with specialist units around the country with whom Islington patients are placed, monitoring the rehabilitation programmes provided in the units and planning for discharge back to local services.
3.1.7 To liaise with other health and social care staff, from a range of agencies, in the care provided to clients
This is not an exhaustive list, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information on the role requirements and duties.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for Clinical Psychologist in Community Neurorehabilitation with North London NHS Foundation Trust in London, England. It is listed as a Psychologist role. The advertised salary is £66,274 - £73,496 Per annum including HCAS (pro-rata). The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 28 Sep 2026.
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