Clinical Neuro Psychologist

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Clinical Neuro Psychologist (Band 8a) to join a multidisciplinary team within the stroke rehabilitation services in the London Borough of Barnet. The successful candidate will provide specialized psychological services to individuals living with stroke and other long-term health conditions, helping them manage the complex physical, cognitive, and emotional challenges that arise following a stroke.

• Conduct neuropsychological assessments and provide therapeutic interventions for patients within the Edgware Community Rehabilitation Unit and community stroke services (including Early Stroke Discharge Team and Barnet Stroke Support Service).
• Lead in delivering community-based psychological and neuropsychological interventions, including assessment, formulation, therapy, and discharge planning.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to integrate psychological care within broader treatment plans, promoting health, independence, and optimal recovery outcomes for stroke patients.
• Provide consultation, advice, and supervision to other professionals in the team to enhance the psychological care approach within the wider service.
• Work as part of the integrated team for Barnet Inpatients and Stroke Services (Early Stroke Discharge team, Barnet Stroke Support Service, Edgware Community Rehabilitation Unit).
• Work independently within the British Psychological Society (BPS) and the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) guidelines and local Trust policies.
• Select and administer specialist psychological and neuropsychological assessments.
• Undertake risk assessment and risk management and provide specialist psychological advice, guidance and consultations to patients, their families and carers, and other multidisciplinary professionals contributing to formulations, diagnosis, treatment plans, and care.
• Formulate and deliver evidence-based psychological treatments within the service.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive documentation, updating records to reflect changes in clinical needs in line with trust policy and the HCPC code of conduct for Psychologists and professional practice principles.
• Motivate/ negotiate with patients to change lifestyle/behaviour using psychological knowledge of behaviour change and specialist clinical engagement techniques.
• Dedicate a significant portion of time to direct patient care (approximately 80% of duties).

We are proud to be one of the largest community healthcare providers in the country, with more than 4,500 colleagues caring for over four million people across London and Hertfordshire. We are an inclusive organisation that values compassion, welcomes new ideas, and believes in the potential of every colleague. Your development matters here, and your wellbeing and voice help shape the future of the care we provide.

• Registration with and adherence to the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) guidelines and membership of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
• Demonstrated ability to work within a multidisciplinary team and manage complex neuropsychological assessments and interventions.
• Experience in risk assessment and risk management for patients with stroke and long-term conditions.
• Commitment to evidence-based psychological practice and accurate clinical documentation.

Successful applicants will be required to demonstrate alignment with the Trusts values – Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment – alongside fulfilling the duties detailed in the Job Description and Person Specification.