Assistant Psychologist - Neuropsychology | Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 20 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £31,049 - £37,796 pa |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 April 2026 |
| Location: | Nottingham, NG7 2UH |
| Company: | Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7763649/164-7763649 |
Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a 1.0 FTE Band 5 Assistant Psychologist in the Neuropsychology Service at NUH due to the existing postholders career progression.
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic person who has a strong interest in the care and wellbeing of adults with neurological conditions and injuries. The post holder will undertake clinical neuropsychology assessments (adults) under the supervision of the clinical neuropsychologist. The post was specifically developed as an initiative to improve the waiting times for people referred to the service.
The successful applicant will be welcomed to the Department of Clinical Psychology & Neuropsychology within the trust. Currently there are over 60 clinical psychologists, and assistant and trainee clinical psychologists working across a number of medical inpatient and outpatient services within the Trust including: Adult and Paediatric Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Neurorehabilitation Services, Stroke, NPH, Oncology, Paediatrics, Burns, Cystic Fibrosis, Cleft Lip and Palate, Major Trauma, Intensive Care, Renal and Haematology. We have excellent links with the University of Nottingham and regional Clinical Psychology Doctorate Courses.
With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
To communicate highly sensitive (and sometimes distressing) psychological test results to patients and carers/family, when required.
To communicate the results of psychological tests to other members of the multidisciplinary team.
To advise patients on strategies to manage their psychosocial concerns, as appropriate.
To contribute to environmental and service developments to enhance patient experience and psychological well-being.
To work empathically and confidently with adults with neurological conditions and injuries and their families.
To work effectively with patients from a diverse range of cultural/ethnic backgrounds, understanding and respecting the impact of difference and diversity upon their lives and difficulties.
To liaise with multi-disciplinary teams as appropriate and receive and retrieve complex medical information from consultants and other healthcare professionals.
This advert closes on Monday 30 Mar 2026