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Prif leoliad
Neuropsychology
Gradd
NHS AfC: Band 7
Contract
Cyfnod Penodol: 1 flynedd (September 2025)
Oriau
Llawnamser - 37.5 awr yr wythnos (37.5 hours per week)
Cyfeirnod y swydd
216-LH-DC7350444
Cyflogwr
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Math o gyflogwr
NHS
Gwefan
Derriford Hospital
Tref
Plymouth
Cyflog
£47,810 - £54,710 Per Annum
Cyfnod cyflog
Yn flynyddol
Yn cau
26/03/2026 23:59

Teitl cyflogwr

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Clinical Psychologist (Neuropsychology)

NHS AfC: Band 7

Trosolwg o'r swydd

We are looking for an enthusiastic and ambitious Clinical Psychologist to work within our Neuropsychology department. You will be joining our established Neuropsychology Service.  

This is an exciting and opportunity for a dynamic individual with developing expertise in Neuropsychology looking to develop their career in clinical neuropsychology.

Available as a fixed term contract or secondment opportunity. (With current line manager's agreement) for 12 months. 

 

***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***

Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd

To work with more senior clinical psychologists in providing a clinical neuropsychology service to adult patients with neurological, neurosurgical, or related psychological conditions. The role will include providing specialist neuropsychological assessment and treatment at the same time as offering advice and consultation on patients’ psychological care to non-psychologist colleagues and to other, non-professional carers. To work autonomously as an independent practitioner within defined aims and professional guidelines and the overall framework of the team’s policies and procedures. To participate in the development of services within Neurosciences, and in collaboration with services across the peninsula in relation to care pathways. To undertake clinical research and audit. To provide teaching, training and consultancy to clinical psychology and other colleagues. 

Gweithio i'n sefydliad

We are a people business – where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure.

PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY.

If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100.

We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams.

It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.

Swydd-ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl

Clinical:   

1.  To undertake highly specialist neuropsychological and psychological assessments of neurosciences patients and to provide opinions to inform the medical diagnosis and care plan. These opinions involve the interpretation and integration of highly complex data from neuropsychological and psychological tests and underlying theoretical and therapeutic models, information from the patient and family, the current literature and with regard to other medical investigations such as neuro-imaging.

 

2.  To communicate these specialist opinions in the form of complex written and verbal reports.

 

3.  To feedback these specialist opinions to patients, families carers and other professionals when the information may be sensitive and contentious. It will be necessary at times, to provide opinions that conflict with other professionals and to communicate these views to individuals who may have difficulties in understanding, communication or who may be angry, highly anxious, hostile or manipulative.

 

4.  To make skilled judgments about treatment options and to provide specialist advice concerning management of a patient’s physical and psychological care. These opinions involve the interpretation of complex information obtained from psychological theoretical and therapeutic models, underlying evidence of treatment efficacy and factors concerning historical and developments processes that have shaped the individual, family or group.

 

5.  To provide specialist and complex psychological treatments and interventions for patients presenting with a wide range of psychological disorders.

 

6.  Under guidance from the senior clinical psychologists, to take professional responsibility for the assessment, treatment and discharge of clients and the planning and prioritisation of a dedicated caseload.

 

7.  To provide specialist neuropsychological and psychological consultation to other professionals in relation to patient assessment, diagnosis, treatment and care.

 

8.  To attend and participate in all relevant clinical and professional meetings.

 

9.  To plan and prioritise own workload in respect of clinical, research and other activities.

 

For further details please see the attached JD & PS 

Manyleb y person

Experience and knowledge

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • • Proven doctoral level knowledge of Clinical Psychology, and corresponding high level of skills in assessment and treatment.
  • • Able to supervise assistant psychologists and undergraduate placement students.
  • • Able to undertake teaching and training of clinical psychologists and other professionals. • Highly developed communications abilities. • Able to undertake clinical and academic research. • Able to provide some consultancy to other professional and non-professional groups.
  • • Highly developed communications abilities. • Able to undertake clinical and academic research. • Able to provide some consultancy to other professional and non-professional groups.
  • • Able to undertake clinical and academic research.
  • • Able to provide some consultancy to other professional and non-professional groups.
Meini prawf dymunol
  • • Demonstrable experience of the application of clinical psychology in different cultural contexts.
  • • Demonstrable experience of supervision of own and other professions.

Qualifications

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • • Professional registration - HCPC
  • • Honours degree in Psychology (main subject) 2.1 or above.
  • • Accredited postgraduate Doctoral level training in Clinical Psychology (DClinPsy).
Meini prawf dymunol
  • • Other related academic or other qualifications, or evidence of postgraduate training in Neuropsychology.
  • • Advanced keyboard and IT skills

Aptitude and abilities

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • • Works to professional guidelines and Trust policies
  • • Able to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
  • • Ability to maintain clinical practice in the face of regular exposure to highly emotive material and challenging behaviour.
  • • Able to organise, plan and prioritise caseload and workload.

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Enw
Dr Rupert Noad
Teitl y swydd
Consultant Neuropsychologist
Cyfeiriad ebost
[email protected]
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01752 439779
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