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Job overview
This is a unique opportunity to join the neuropsychology team on our 7-bedded Level 2b Homerton Transitional Neurological Rehabilitation Unit (HTNRU). The post holder will work as a fully integrated member of the multidisciplinary team and benefit from close working and specialist supervision from the Consultant Clinical Neuropsychologist and Head of Neuropsychology. The unit has a holistic, community ethos and a strong focus on supporting adults with neurological conditions to reintegrate the community through person-centred goal setting and interdisciplinary working.
You will be part of our well established, consultant-led neuropsychology service. Homerton Neuropsychology has a strong holistic ethos and many of the services we work into have adopted a biopsychosocial formulation led approach. The Trust is keen to develop and nurture high calibre neuropsychologists and you will be able to access specialist neuro CPD as well as service development, research and leadership opportunities.
We particularly welcome applications from candidates from global majority backgrounds to improve our representation of the communities that we serve.
Main duties of the job
- Provide a specialist neuropsychology service for patients on HTNRU including assessment, intervention, risk management and referral on to other mental health services as appropriate to need.
- Provide highly specialist psychological supervision for junior psychology staff working in neuro-rehabilitation services.
- Provide specialist psychological training, supervision, guidance and consultation to other professionals contributing directly to the formulation and treatment of individual patients.
- Develop effective links and referral pathways with primary and secondary care teams providing care for patients, including arrangements for communication and joint working.
- Maintain electronic systems for referrals, appointments, activity and outcome monitoring for performance management, including continuous audit and evaluation of service.
- Develop the provision of psychological services within the multi-disciplinary teams where based, including maintaining good working relationships with other clinical staff.
- Support the Consultant Neuropsychologists to lead on local and Trust-level training and policy writing with respect to Mental Capacity Act, Best Interest Meetings, and Deprivation of Liberty in the acute and community settings.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s on this page
The person specification outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of key NHS policy developments for patients with stroke and long-term conditions
- Knowledge of neuro - psychological assessment and intervention for neurodisability
- Evidence of CPD as recommended by BPS
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a rehabilitation and/or neuropsychology setting
- Experience of representing psychology within the context of multi-disciplinary care
Desirable
- Experience of pre or post training experience in a specialist neurorehabilitation service
- Experience of work in a multi-cultural setting, including working with interpreters
Trust Values
Essential
- Demonstrate an understanding of the Trust Values
Skills/abilities
Essential
- Ability to conduct formal neuropsychological and psychological assessments, analysis, and report writing
- Ability to act as a specialist psychologist and work autonomously in community and hospital settings
- Ability to provide a culturally- competent and non-stigmatising service including an awareness of the potential impact of discrimination and disadvantage on mental health
Desirable
- Skills for facilitating communication in interventions with families and staff teams
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Doctorate level qualification (or equivalent) in clinical or counselling psychology which confers eligibility for membership of the British Psychological Society at the level of Chartered Clinical Psychologist
Desirable
- Further post graduate training in neuropsychology i.e. PG Dip in Clinical Neuropsychology
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This advert is for Clinical/Counselling Psychologist - Neuropsychology HTNRU with Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust in London, London, England. It is listed as a Psychologist role. The advertised salary is £64,156 - £71,148 pro rata p.a. incl.. The contract type is Fixed term: 12 months (maternity cover - end date: 18/09/2027). The application deadline is 13 Aug 2026.
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