Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Specialist Clinical/Counselling Psychologist (Neurorehabilitation)
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Band 8a Clinical Psychologist in Neuropsychology
We're delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a Band 8a Clinical Psychologist in Neuropsychology to join our Community Based Neuro Rehabilitation Team in Berkshire.
About the Role
This specialist role offers the opportunity to work with adults living with a range of neurological conditions, including ABI, stroke, MS, and functional neurological disorders, helping them maximise independence, wellbeing, and quality of life.
You will join a highly regarded multidisciplinary team comprising Clinical Neuropsychologists, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Nurses, and Rehabilitation Assistants. Working across community neurorehabilitation and Early Supported Discharge for Stroke pathways, you will provide highly specialist neuropsychological assessment, formulation, and intervention, whilst contributing to service development, teaching, and supervision.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide highly specialist neuropsychological and psychological assessment for adults with acquired brain injury, stroke, progressive neurological conditions, and functional neurological disorders.
- Develop and implement evidence-based psychological and neuropsychological interventions for cognitive, emotional, and behavioural difficulties.
- Provide formulations and specialist consultation to multidisciplinary colleagues to support rehabilitation planning and patient outcomes.
- Undertake risk assessment and contribute to risk management planning for patients with complex presentations.
- Work closely with patients, families, carers, and partner agencies to support holistic rehabilitation and adjustment to neurological conditions.
- Deliver specialist advice regarding cognitive functioning, capacity, adjustment, emotional wellbeing, and behavioural management.
- Provide supervision, consultation, teaching, and training to multidisciplinary staff and trainees where appropriate.
- Lead and contribute to audit, service evaluation, research, and quality improvement initiatives within the service.
- Participate in service development and support the ongoing growth and innovation of community neurorehabilitation services across Berkshire.
- Maintain high standards of clinical record keeping, governance, and professional practice in accordance with HCPC, BPS, and Trust standards.
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About Us
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’re committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we’re committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.
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Our Values
- Caring for and about you is our top priority
- Committed to providing good quality, safe services
- Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions
Benefits of Working for Us
- Flexible working options to support work-life balance
- 27 days’ annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
- Generous NHS pension scheme
- Excellent learning and career development opportunities
- ‘Cycle to Work’ and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
- Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
- Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
- Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment, and armed forces community to support equality
- Generous maternity, paternity, adoption, and special leave
- Free parking across Trust sites
Contact Information
For further details or informal visits, contact:
- Name: Lisa Ellis
- Job Title: Service Manager Neuro Rehabilitation
- Email Address: CBNRT.Admin@berkshire.nhs.uk
- Telephone Number: 0118 904 3440
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