Clinical Neuropsychologist in Stroke

Job summary

We have a fabulous opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated Clinical Neuropsychologist to join our Stroke team which is currently located at Kent and Canterbury Hospital. The role will include work across the hyperacute and the early rehabilitation stroke wards

The successful candidate will help with the development of the Neuropsychology service across the hyperacute and acute stroke wards, supporting a well-established multidisciplinary team. We are looking for an individual who is highly motivated and passionate about delivery of high- quality, person centred care to this client group Main duties of the jobYou will be responsible for ensuring the systematic provision of a high-quality specialist clinical psychology service to clients within a specialist service for patients who have experienced a stroke, including work within the hyperacute and early rehabilitation ward.

Duties will include:

Continually delivering and maintaining high standards

Continuous service improvement

Leadership and development of others

Ensuring national targets and standards are achieved

Continuous personal development

Building trust and developing relationships to ensure service user involvement

Data quality assurance

Ensuring information is managed and applied appropriately and effectively

Championing improvement through effective change management

Ensuring equality and diversity values underpin the day to day working of the practice area

About us East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with three acute hospitals and community sites serving a local population of around 700,000. The Stroke Service provides exceptional levels of care and has been named the best in the country - achieving an A rating in July - September 2025 Sentinel Stroke National Audit Programme (SSNAP).

The service is undergoing significant investment in its workforce and infrastructure with a new unit being built at Ashford (opening in 2028). This is an exciting time to join the service and the Trust.

Details Date posted
20 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

BandBand 8bSalary
66,582 to 77,368 a year

per annum

Contract Permanent Working  pattern

Full-time,

Part-time,

Job share,

Flexible working

Reference number
344-4777

KCH-AJob locations

Kent and Canterbury Hospital Ethelbert RoadCanterburyCT1 3NG
United Kingdom Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for full details and responsibilities of this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for full details and responsibilities of this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications and training

Essential Doctorate or equivalent in clinical or counselling psychologyHCPC registration

Training in and experience of using neuropsychological assessments

Desirable

Further training in specific theoretical models

Clinical Skills and Experience

Essential High level knowledge of the theory and practice of at least two specialised psychological therapies

Evidence of competence and experience of working as a Clinical Psychologist suitable for senior responsibilities

Experience of training and supervising

Knowledge of psychological and medical difficulties and methods of intervention

Demonstrable experience of conducting complex audit/research and service evaluation

Desirable

Evidence and knowledge of working with other stakeholders, community services and charities

Governance

Essential Awareness of professional issues and recent developments in the NHS and Primary Care including Clinical Governance, NICE and CQCAwareness of Key Performance Indicators or service contracts

Able to support the implementation of local and national…