Clinical Psychologist ; Preceptorship

Job Summary

To provide clinical and neuropsychological input for patients across community services. To support patients with complex physical injury, neurological and/or functional disorder referred to the Cheshire and Merseyside Rehabilitation Network (CMRN).

To conduct specialist neuropsychological and psychological assessments with patients and manage own specialist caseload. To deliver evidence-based interventions based upon clinical formulation. To engage in effective MDT working and provide consultation and support to other clinical members of the team, where required. To work autonomously within the professional guideline and undertake regular supervision, with the opportunity for clinical supervision of others.

To deliver care within patient's own homes or other settings as appropriate.

The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust is the only NHS trust to hold dual accreditation for Investors in People. We invest in people and we invest in wellbeing standards and have been awarded Gold status for both. The Walton Centre is a leader in the treatment and care of neurology and neurosurgery, placing the patient and their family at the heart of everything we do.

As the only specialist hospital trust in the UK dedicated to providing comprehensive neurology, neurosurgery, spinal and pain management services we are proud to be rated as an Outstanding Trust by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), and champion change throughout the field of neuroscience. Originally formed in 1992, the Trust received Foundation Trust status in 2009.

With around 1,450 staff, The Walton Centre treats more than 127,000 outpatients and 18,000 inpatients each year. We have leading specialists and incredibly dedicated staff delivering excellent clinical outcomes for brain, spinal and neurological care nationally and internationally. Teams across our site in Fazakerley, Liverpool, offer a world‑class service in diagnosing and treating injuries and illnesses affecting the brain, spine and peripheral nerves and muscles, and in supporting people suffering from a wide range of long‑term neurological conditions.

Date posted: 19 February 2026

Pay scheme:
Agenda for change

Band:
Band 7

Salary: £47,810 to £62,682 a year per annum

Contract:

Permanent

Working pattern:
Full-time

Reference number:

Job location:

Sid Watkins Building, The Walton Centre, Lower Lane, Liverpool, L9 7LJ

Clinical

To possess knowledge and skills of a wide range of psychological theories in the area of neuropsychology and clinical psychology.

To provide specialist analytical and clinical judgement skills to assess, formulate, treat and evaluate a range of neuropsychological and psychological difficulties including functional neurological disorders.

To provide specialist interpretation of a range of neuropsychological and psychological assessment measures in relation to work with complex neuropsychological difficulties.

To provide a high standard of care to a personal caseload of complex patients who have a neurological condition, acquired brain injury or other complex injury.

To work in collaboration with members of multidisciplinary teams, members of other disciplines and outside agencies.

To offer psychological consultation within multidisciplinary teams, where appropriate.

To receive regular clinical supervision.

Communication

To possess developed communication skills to convey highly complex and sensitive information clearly and effectively, both written and verbal forms to patients, families, carers, MDT members, professionals from other disciplines, outside agencies and general practitioners.

To possess developed communication skills to facilitate work with patients some with complex physical, sensory, communication, intellectual or behavioural difficulties.

To offer specialist opinion in response to referrals received on behalf of patients who have suffered a neurological condition or acquired brain injury.

To possess relevant clinical skills to manage potentially hostile or challenging behaviours exhibited by patients, family members or carers.

Teaching / Training

Provide clinical supervision and/or line management for assistant psychologists and/or newly qualified clinical psychologists.

To complete (or be working towards) clinical supervisor training, with the view of offering clinical psychology trainee placements.

To develop and deliver training on a variety of neuropsychological and psychological topics for team members and other professionals.

To undertake training as necessary, in line with the development of the post, alongside adhering to Trust mandatory training requirements.

Research, Audit and Governance

There may be an opportunity to undertake and lead upon clinically relevant research, audit and service development.

To participate in the evaluation of clinical interventions to determine effectiveness.

Administration

To maintain and promulgate the highest standards of clinical record keeping and exercise professional…