Consultant Neuropsychologist

Job summary

Are you passionate about transforming the lives of people living with neurological conditions? Do you thrive in collaborative, community-based settings where innovation and person-centred care are at the heart of everything you do? If so, Aneurin Bevan University Health Board would love to hear from you.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and forward-thinking Consultant Clinical Neuropsychologist to join our Community Pathway Services team with a special focus on Community Neurological Rehabilitation Service (CNRS). This is an exciting opportunity to take on a senior clinical and strategic leadership role in a progressive pathway whose services are dedicated to excellence in multidisciplinary rehabilitation.

You will provide expert neuropsychological assessment, formulation and intervention for adults with acquired and long-term neurological conditions. Working closely with an experienced multi-disciplinary team, you will help shape truly person focussed rehabilitation pathways.

What We're Looking For

A HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologist with post-doctoral training and expertise in neuropsychology.

Entry on the BPS Specialist Register of Clinical Neuropsychologists (or eligibility/working towards).

A passion for delivering evidence-based, person-centred neurorehabilitation.

Strong leadership skills, with the ability to inspire, support and develop others.

A commitment to equitable, accessible services and continuous improvement.

Main duties of the job

To be responsible for the systematic provision of Psychology Services within ABUHB Community Pathways, and specifically Community NeuroRehabilitation Service

To provide professional and clinical leadership and professional line management to all Psychology staff working into Community Pathways, and specifically Community Neuro Rehabilitation Services in Aneurin Bevan University Health Board.

To be responsible for providing neuropsychological services to people in Community Pathways, and specifically Community Neuro Rehabilitation Services and to contribute to supporting psychological services for those with Long Term Conditions served by Therapies as directed by the CD for Therapies. This includes, face to face work with individuals, groups, families, significant others, and consultation work advising staff of other disciplines on the psychological aspects of casework and service user management plans. It involves conducting psychological assessments and the delivery of appropriate therapeutic interventions for the full range of referred difficulties accepted by the service.

To contribute to pathways development across Therapies and the Health Board as directed by the Clinical Director for Therapy Services

About us

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.

We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.

Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.

The adult specialty is a warm and welcoming group of psychological professionals committed to ensuring that we deliver high quality and person-centred care. There are a multitude of opportunities to connect professionally and to continue to develop both clinically and as a leader.