King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Highly Specialist Clinical Psychologist in Neuropsychology

The closing date is 12 January 2026

Job summary

We are recruiting a part-time Highly Specialist Clinical Psychologist/ Neuropsychologist due to expansion of our existing specialist 2b neurorehabilitation service - the Ontario unit.

The post is part of a well established MDT and an established team of clinical and neuropsychologists working across neurorehabilitation on the Orpington site. The role will involve neuropsychological assessment, intervention and rehabilitation with patients a acquired brain injuries, neurological conditions and spinal cord injury.

Applicants should be registered as clinical psychologists with the Health and Care Professions Council and with some experience of working in clinical neuropsychology and/or physical health setting.

Main duties of the job

To ensure the systematic provision of a highly specialised clinical neuropsychology service within the Ontario inpatient (level 2b) neurorehabilitation service based at Orpington hospital. The post holder will work alongside two part time 8b clinical psychologists, a full-time 8a clinical psychologist and a trainee clinical psychologist. Additional support and leadership is provided by a Consultant Clinical Neuropsychologist.

The role will require the analysis of complex information to determine the planning, management and implementation of neuropsychological rehabilitation in people with complex neurological disorders, requiring specialist management.

To provide expertise through highly specialist clinical input and to offer advice and consultation on clients' neuropsychological care to other members of the team/service in relation to the area of expertise.

To provide specialist input regarding management of complex neurobehavioural issues.

To contribute to outpatient neuropsychological assessments as required.

To work autonomously within professional practice guidelines and Trust guidelines.

To propose and implement policy and service development, undertake research, service evaluation and audit for the team/service and to contribute to the training of clinical psychologists and others.

About us

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and around 14,000 staff based across 5 main sites in South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local hospital services across its different sites, and specialist services from King's College Hospital (KCH) sites at Denmark Hill in Camberwell and at the Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH) site in Bromley.

King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.

The trust-wide strategy Strong Roots, Global Reachis our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we can take Team King's to another level.

Date posted

31 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£61,631 to £68,623 a year per annum pro rata including HCA

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

213-DivisionC-7704307

Job locations

Orpington Hospital

Sevenoaks road

Orpington

BR6 9JU

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the job description and person specification attached for full details of main responsibilities.

The post is within the Kings College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Department of Clinical Neuropsychology. We have strong links with the Kings College London Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience (IOPPN) other local clinical neuropsychology services within Kings Health Partners.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the job description and person specification attached for full details of main responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qulaifications

Essential

Doctoral level qualification in clinical psychology.
HCPC registered clinical psychologist

Desirable

Further specialist training in clinical neuropsychology e.g. knowledge component of the QiCN

Experience

Essential

Advanced level knowledge of at least two models of psychological therapy and knowledge of the theoretical and evidence base for them.
Experience of post qualification psychological work with clients with a range of psychological needs of a complex nature.
Experience of developing and providing teaching and training to psychologists and other professional groups.

Knowledge

Essential

Advanced knowledge of psychological assessment and clinical neuropsychological assessment.
Advance level knowledge of at least two models of psychological therapy and knowledge of the theoretical and evidence base for them.

Person Specification

Qulaifications

Essential

Doctoral level qualification in clinical psychology.
HCPC registered clinical psychologist

Desirable

Further specialist training in clinical neuropsychology e.g. knowledge component of the QiCN

Experience

Essential

Advanced level knowledge of at least two models of psychological therapy and knowledge of the theoretical and evidence base for them.
Experience of post qualification psychological work with clients with a range of psychological needs of a complex nature.
Experience of developing and providing teaching and training to psychologists and other professional groups.

Knowledge

Essential

Advanced knowledge of psychological assessment and clinical neuropsychological assessment.
Advance level knowledge of at least two models of psychological therapy and knowledge of the theoretical and evidence base for them.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Certificate of Sponsorship

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Orpington Hospital

Sevenoaks road

Orpington

BR6 9JU

Employer's website

https://www.kch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Orpington Hospital

Sevenoaks road

Orpington

BR6 9JU

Employer's website

https://www.kch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)