Job overview

We have a fixed term Band 7 post for a Clinical Psychologist interested in Neuropsychology in our large, friendly team at the Bennett Cente (North Staffs Combined Healthcare, a CQC rated Outstanding trust).  

The post is available up to full time depending on candidate preference, fixed term until 31.03.2026. It’s a great opportunity to gain general and specialised neuropsychology experience with expert supervision and fantastic team support. The role involves assessment, formulation and treatment of patients with neurological conditions and/or brain tumours. There is individual, peer and group supervision, CPD, research/audit and service development available. We offer flexibility for some home working, depending on service need. 

Main duties of the job

To deliver neuropsychological assessment and intervention for outpatients in Neurology and Functional Neurological Disorder services

The postholder will work independently, with supervision from the Consultant Neuropsychologist

The postholder is accountable for their own professional practice in the delivery of psychological care to patients with complex neurological and functional neurological disorder conditions and associated psychological distress.

The post holder may be required to work with clients who are distressed, anxious or hostile.

To be compassionate in meeting the needs of patients, their carers’ and family members.

To provide clinical supervision and training to less experienced colleagues within the service

To contribute to formal and informal research as an integral part of the post.

To be proactive in suggesting service improvement within own service area.

To promote at all times a positive image of the service and the wider Trust.

Working for our organisation

As a Trust we remain bold and ambitious with plans for both service and system collaborative transformation over the coming years to improve the health and wellbeing of our local people through high quality care.

We pride ourselves on ensuring our team has their wellbeing put first and as such provide a range of wellness opportunities including flexible working. 

We are committed to the Greener NHS national ambition to becoming the world’s first ‘carbon net zero’ national health system by 2045 (Greener NHS (england.nhs.uk). As part of this, sustainability is embedded in our strategy as one of our four key enablers. In order to deliver on this commitment, we recognise that we need a workforce that is as passionate as we are about achieving these goals, for the benefit of our service users, workforce, local communities and the planet alike.  For 2024/2025, we have launched our “Proud to be Green” engagement campaign which is aligned to the targets set out in our Green Plan.  As a Trust, you can be assured that we will commit to supporting you in working towards our net zero ambitions, set out in our Green Plan, through our sustainability programme”. 

 The Trust is committed to ensuring that a diverse workforce is representative and inclusive at all levels. We would very much welcome applications from all under-represented groups including women, people with disabilities, people from global majority backgrounds, and those from the lesbian, gay, bi and trans communities.