Clinical Psychologist B7: Community Neurology, Stroke, Older Adults

Job summary

Clinical Psychologist Band 7: Community Neurology, Stroke, Older Adults (26.25 hours a week)

This maternity cover post is an ideal opportunity to experience three diverse areas of Clinical Health Psychology within a supportive team and specialist Clinical Health Psychology department. The post involves both community and inpatient working leading to a varied and stimulating working week. The role offers intervention, including specialist neuropsychological assessment, to adult in/out-patients with complex difficulties, specifically providing input for people with neurological conditions, stroke, and older adults with physical health conditions.

The post consists of 3 session of a clinical psychology service to neurology patients with the Community Neurology Service, 2 sessions to stroke inpatients at Cheltenham General Hospital, and 2 sessions which will be attached to the acute Care of the Elderly service across Gloucestershire Hospitals.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will:

Contribute to the psychological assessment and care of individuals with neurological conditions, stroke, and older adults with physical health problems at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital, Cheltenham General Hospital, and in the community.

Duties will include:

Specialist psychological / neuropsychological assessment and intervention with individuals with stroke / neurological problems / older adults with physical health problems, their families, and the wider MDT involved in their care

Interdisciplinary working contributing to a coherent goal-directed rehabilitation service.

Establishing and embedding best patient care initiatives.

A commitment to the provision of evidence-based health care is essential as is experience in neuropsychological assessment and the ability to assess creatively and functionally. You also require a good understanding of the psychological factors influencing physical health and delivery of health care, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, as well as an appreciation of the need to adjust therapeutic input to take into account the presence of cognitive impairment. Enthusiasm, commitment and an ability to work as part of a team are essential.

About us

A supported Band 7 role across Stroke, Community Neurology, and Older Adult Health Psychology.

An innovative, stimulating and well organised environment - part of a well-established Clinical Health Psychology department employing a range of applied psychologists

A friendly and supportive team of colleagues, excellent peer support and regular supervision, with an informal and relaxed atmosphere.

A commitment to the training and support of applied psychologists and active involvement in the local clinical doctoral courses.

Dedicated time within the role for advancing special interests and professional development.

The post holder will be part of a team of 7 other psychologists delivering a service to neurological rehabilitation in GHNHSFT, a team known for excellent peer support.

Details

Date posted

18 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year (pa, pro rata if part-time)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

318-26-T0119

Job locations

Gloucestershire Royal Hospital- Department of Clinical Health Psychology

Gloucester

GL1 3NN

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