Clinical Psychologist (Neuropsychology) – RAAR Team

Overview

In this role you will lead the RAAR psychology service within the Denmark Hill site, delivering expert neuropsychological assessment and interventions for adults with complex rehabilitation needs. You will work in an inter-disciplinary team to shape care pathways, support patients and families, and contribute to governance, audit, and service development. The role emphasizes evidence-based practice, client-centred care, and leadership of a specialist psychology team. This is an opportunity to influence neurorehabilitation across acute pathways at a respected Trust.

Responsibilities

• Lead the RAAR Team psychology service for inpatients
• Conduct highly specialist neuropsychological assessments and interventions
• Formulate and implement psychologically based treatment plans
• Provide expert consultation to the multidisciplinary team
• Assess and manage risk, including capacity and consent
• Coordinate family meetings and liaise with carers and agencies
• Deliver psychological support to patients and staff dealing with emotional trauma
• Maintain high standards of clinical documentation and discharge planning
• Provide supervision to junior psychologists and trainees
• Lead on service development, governance, audits, and research
• Engage in teaching and training for staff and trainees
• Participate in clinical governance and policy development

Key requirements

• Doctoral level qualification in clinical psychology
• HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist (Clinical Psychologist)
• Eligibility for chartered status with the BPS
• Post-doctoral training or qualification in clinical neuropsychology (e.g. QiCN or equivalent)
• Substantial post-qualification neuropsychology experience
• Experience in teaching, training and clinical supervision
• Experience with diverse client groups and research
• Knowledge of Mental Capacity Act and related legislation

• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Strong interdisciplinary collaboration
• Teaching and supervision capabilities
• Neuropsychological assessment (selection, administration, interpretation)
• Evidence-based psychological treatments
• Risk assessment and management

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