Band 8a Highly Specialist Clinical Psychologist / Neuropsychologist

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust Band 8a Highly Specialist Clinical Psychologist / Neuropsychologist The closing date is 12 October 2026 Apply for this job Job summary Are you a Clinical Psychologist / Neuropsychologist interested in working with stroke and other neurological conditions? Come and work with us on 6 South at the Royal Free Hospital (RFH), Hampstead This post offers neuropsychology input to the acute stroke and neurology unit on 6 South, providing a specialist clinical psychology/neuropsychology service to patients alongside medical, nursing and therapy colleagues within the MDT. Main duties of the job Clinical work on 6 South includes brief assessment, rehabilitation and systemic work with individuals, families and wider social networks affected by recent stroke and neurological conditions, with consultation, training and guidance to the wider team and networks around the person integral to the role. The postholder will also offer consultation input to Neuro REACT, an inreach MDT supporting neurorehabilitation for patients on outlier wards, or who need high intensity input. Clinical supervision is provided by the Consultant Clinical Neuropsychologist also based at RFH. Wider roles and opportunities include design, delivery and evaluation of service development initiatives (including groups), audit/research, teaching/training sessions, and supervision of qualified and Trainee Clinical Psychologists. About us The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests. Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ We welcome informal conversations and visits from any interested applicant. Details Date posted 28 September 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £66,274 to £73,496 a year Per annum Inclusive of HCAS pro rata Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 391-RFL-8276782 Job locations Royal Free Hospital London NW3 2QG United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached Job Description document which will provide a more detailed description of role and main responsibilities. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached Job Description document which will provide a more detailed description of role and main responsibilities. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Post-Graduate doctoral level training in clinical psychology, or its equivalent, leading to eligibility for Chartered Status by the BPS Valid professional registration with HCPC Desirable Working towards registration on Specialist Register of Clinical Neuropsychologists Enrolled on a course of study and supervision leading to eligibility for the BPS Specialist Register of Clinical Neuropsychologists (SRCN) Experience Essential Post-doctoral experience in neuropsychological assessment Post-doctoral experience in neurop