Job summary
The Stroke Neuropsychology service is part of the wider Neuropsychology Department and works in collaboration with Sirona Healthcare, North Bristol Trust and University Hospitals Bristol and Weston to offer both inpatient and community specialist stroke neurorehabilitation.
The postholder will provide assessment, intervention, and rehabilitation to patients and have opportunities to provide staff training and consultation. The service inputs into the One Stroke Pathway, supporting the acute stroke wards at Southmead Hospital, two Sub-Acute Stroke Rehabilitation Units (SSARUs) in South Bristol and Weston and patients in the Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire (BNSSG) Integrated Community Stroke Services (ICSS).
You will ideally have clinical experience in the assessment and management of patients experiencing cognitive, emotional and behavioural impairments following an acute neurological event such as stroke, traumatic and acquired brain injury, or other neurological conditions. You will be responsible for managing a caseload of patients with complex needs.
As the role involves travel across the BNSSG area, you will need access to your own transport.
Newly qualified Clinical Psychologists with previous experience working in a neuropsychological setting will be considered.
You will receive supervision from an experienced clinical psychologist / neuropsychologist, in addition to opportunities for CPD.
Main duties of the job
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The post holder is responsible for delivering a comprehensive neuropsychological assessment, rehabilitation and therapy service to the Stroke Rehabilitation Pathway.
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The post holder is responsible for providing effective and timely communication at all levels (patients, families, multi-disciplinary team, referring agents and external agencies) as appropriate and according to clinical judgement, via the provision of individual sessions, the provision of formal reports and attendance at multi-professional clinical meetings.
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The post holder will liaise directly with colleagues within the service and external agencies regarding the neuropsychological issues and management of patients referred, to include medical colleagues, nursing colleagues, therapists, social services, other government agencies and employers/educational establishments as relevant.
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The post holder will manage, plan and prioritise his or her clinical caseload under guidance from the Stroke Neuropsychology Lead.
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The post holder will keep up to date with the evidence base for neurorehabilitation, advise the Clinical Lead on potential new initiative and treatment approaches, and contribute to in-house multidisciplinary training.
About us
North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.
North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will provide a psychological assessment and intervention service to patients within the stroke pathway from acute through to community.
The post holder is responsible for providing a comprehensive neuropsychological assessment, rehabilitation and therapy service to individuals following stroke.
The post holder is expected to work largely autonomously, but in an integrated way, and at an advanced and specialised clinical level in the provision of psychological services.
The postholder will be expected to travel regularly throughout the BNSSG locality and therefore access to transport is essential.
The post holder will be professionally accountable for his/her own work while obtaining supervision from senior Clinical Psychologists/Neuropsychologists in the service and advice and guidance from the Stroke Neuropsychology Lead.
The post holder is responsible for communicating neuropsychological aspects of patients care and rehabilitation as appropriate and according to clinical judgement, via the provision of individual sessions, the provision of formal reports and attendance at multiprofessional clinical meetings.
The post holder will liaise directly with colleagues within the Trust and external agencies regarding the neuropsychological issues and management of patients referred, to include medical colleagues, nursing colleagues, therapists, social services, other government agencies and employers/educational establishments as relevant.
The post holder will make clinical decisions (e.g., diagnosis, formulation, recommendations to patient, carer, or other professionals, treatment options, intervention plans, etc.) based on evidence.
The post holder will manage, plan and prioritise his or her clinical caseload under guidance from their clinical supervisor and Stroke Neuropsychology Lead.
The post holder will adopt a flexible approach to managing his or her caseload, so that urgent cases can be accommodated at very short notice (e.g., same day).
Please refer to JD and PS attached for full details regards the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will provide a psychological assessment and intervention service to patients within the stroke pathway from acute through to community.
The post holder is responsible for providing a comprehensive neuropsychological assessment, rehabilitation and therapy service to individuals following stroke.
The post holder is expected to work largely autonomously, but in an integrated way, and at an advanced and specialised clinical level in the provision of psychological services.
The postholder will be expected to travel regularly throughout the BNSSG locality and therefore access to transport is essential.
The post holder will be professionally accountable for his/her own work while obtaining supervision from senior Clinical Psychologists/Neuropsychologists in the service and advice and guidance from the Stroke Neuropsychology Lead.
The post holder is responsible for communicating neuropsychological aspects of patients care and rehabilitation as appropriate and according to clinical judgement, via the provision of individual sessions, the provision of formal reports and attendance at multiprofessional clinical meetings.
The post holder will liaise directly with colleagues within the Trust and external agencies regarding the neuropsychological issues and management of patients referred, to include medical colleagues, nursing colleagues, therapists, social services, other government agencies and employers/educational establishments as relevant.
The post holder will make clinical decisions (e.g., diagnosis, formulation, recommendations to patient, carer, or other professionals, treatment options, intervention plans, etc.) based on evidence.
The post holder will manage, plan and prioritise his or her clinical caseload under guidance from their clinical supervisor and Stroke Neuropsychology Lead.
The post holder will adopt a flexible approach to managing his or her caseload, so that urgent cases can be accommodated at very short notice (e.g., same day).
Please refer to JD and PS attached for full details regards the role.
Person Specification
Education/ Training/ Qualifications
Essential
- HPCP registered
- Postgraduate qualification in Clinical Psychology or Clinical Neuropsychology to Masters or Doctoral level as recognised by the British Psychological Society and/or HCPC.
Special Circumstances
Essential
- Ability to meet the travel requirements of the post (.i.e. possess a valid driving licence and have access to own transport).
Work Experience
Essential
- Neuropsychology placement experience within the context of Clinical Psychology training, or equivalent
- Competence providing specialist advice concerning the psychological and neuropsychological status, prognosis, and management options for patients
- Experience in assessment of patients with neurological conditions
- Experience in delivering therapeutic interventions applicable to stroke / brain injury, neurological and health conditions
Person Specification
Education/ Training/ Qualifications
Essential
- HPCP registered
- Postgraduate qualification in Clinical Psychology or Clinical Neuropsychology to Masters or Doctoral level as recognised by the British Psychological Society and/or HCPC.
Special Circumstances
Essential
- Ability to meet the travel requirements of the post (.i.e. possess a valid driving licence and have access to own transport).
Work Experience
Essential
- Neuropsychology placement experience within the context of Clinical Psychology training, or equivalent
- Competence providing specialist advice concerning the psychological and neuropsychological status, prognosis, and management options for patients
- Experience in assessment of patients with neurological conditions
- Experience in delivering therapeutic interventions applicable to stroke / brain injury, neurological and health conditions
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
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Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
