Principal Stroke Psychologist/Neuropsychologist
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Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust Principal Stroke Psychologist/Neuropsychologist
The closing date is 09 November 2026
Job summary
This is the ideal post for an enthusiastic and inventive Psychologist who is interested in working with individuals and families post stroke and leading a team of dedicated psychology professionals working in stroke care.The service started in 2013 and was an innovative partnership with the Community MDT Stroke Services and Commissioners. The service has grown in this time and there are posts covering Early Supported Discharge Team and the community rehabilitation ward based in Brentwood.
This growth and development is something which is a core part of the service and it is the close relationships we hold with community teams and partners which make this possible. The service provides one-to-one and group interventions forindividualswho have experienced stroke and their families;collaborative workwith our MDT teams in jointsessions; consultation and training.The service offers different modalities for intervention; face-to-face on the ward, outpatient sessions, home visits, video and telephone. The post holder will be responsible for ensuring high quality care is delivered in a timely manner in line with client needs, our wider services and national guidance.
Main duties of the job
This service lead role will offer the post holder the opportunity to enhance their leadership skills working as part of the senior leadership team in Mid Essex Stroke Services. Other key roles will be in supervision of qualified, training and non-qualified staff, service development with MDT stroke leads and wider initiatives in the Clinical Health Psychology Service. Neuropsychological skills are fundamental to this post. The post holder will be skilled in neuropsychological assessment but a working knowledge of the application of neuropsychological formulation in rehabilitation is essential.
Within the Clinical Health Psychology Services (CHPS), across Essex, there are other service leads in: Stroke (West and South), Mental Health Liaison (Essex wide) and Breathlessness (Mid and South) services for peer support. Within CHPS, there are a range of therapeutic interests; narrative therapy, systemic approaches, acceptance and commitment therapy, motivational interviewing and cognitive behaviour therapy. Neuropsychology peer relationships will be supported through Clinical Health and Older Adults Psychology Services.
The post holder will be supervised by the Head of Clinical Health Psychology. Professional development is important to us and we have varied CPD opportunities within the service, the wider Trust, and external opportunities. This is supported by robust supervision and appraisal structure.
About us
We acknowledge there can be commutes within Essex, and that London salaries command inner weighting. However, the Psychological Services Directorate is committed to investing in you as an individual and in your career development. EPUT highly respects and values psychological thinking and we welcome you to join our team.
The Clinical Health Psychology Team has good relationships with local Clinical Psychology doctorate courses. The team contributes to teaching and provide placements for trainees at different stages of training.
EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;
- Season Ticket Loans
- NHS discounts for staff
- Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
- Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
- The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
- Day One Flexible Employer
The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment.
Details
Date posted
26 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8b
Salary
£66,582 to £77,368 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
364-B-210-B
Job locations
Cherry Trees Day Centre
St Peters Hospital, Spital Road
Maldon
CM9 6EG
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
We welcome applicants who are creative, motivated and who can build strong working relationships to support development of this service.
For an informal conversation about this post please contact Dr Amy Bartlett, Head of Clinical Health Psychology on 07507773397 or [email protected].
To learn more about working within our Services at EPUT, please view our recruitment videos, where members of the team share their experiences and insights into their roles and what it is like working within our Psychological Services, here at EPUT.
Please view our video link here: Psychological Services
Job description
Job responsibilities
We welcome applicants who are creative, motivated and who can build strong working relationships to support development of this service.
For an informal conversation about this post please contact Dr Amy Bartlett, Head of Clinical Health Psychology on 07507773397 or [email protected].
To learn more about working within our Services at EPUT, please view our recruitment videos, where members of the team share their experiences and insights into their roles and what it is like working within our Psychological Services, here at EPUT.
Please view our video link here: Psychological Services
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Completed Doctoral Level Training with HCPC equivalence
Desirable
- Has completed further training in a speciality related to the post
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Has worked with physical health conditions
- Has supervised qualified and non qualified professionals
- Demonstrates working knowledge and skills in neuropsychological assessment and neurorehabilitation approaches
Desirable
- Has worked in physical health/stroke environments/teams
Leadership and engagment
Essential
- Has demonstrated leadership skills in previous roles e.g. service development, research, leading on change
- Demonstrates a desire to work in a team and develop MDT working
Desirable
- Has undertaken leadership training
- Demonstrates interest in broader strategic thinking e.g. working with commissioners, broad pathway work
- Demonstrates an interest in working with difference and diversity
Qualifications
Essential
- Completed Doctoral Level Training with HCPC equivalence
Desirable
- Has completed further training in a speciality related to the post
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Has worked with physical health conditions
- Has supervised qualified and non qualified professionals
- Demonstrates working knowledge and skills in neuropsychological assessment and neurorehabilitation approaches
Desirable
- Has worked in physical health/stroke environments/teams
Leadership and engagment
Essential
- Has demonstrated leadership skills in previous roles e.g. service development, research, leading on change
- Demonstrates a desire to work in a team and develop MDT working
Desirable
- Has undertaken leadership training
- Demonstrates interest in broader strategic thinking e.g. working with commissioners, broad pathway work
- Demonstrates an interest in working with difference and diversity
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Cherry Trees Day Centre
St Peters Hospital, Spital Road
Maldon
CM9 6EG
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://eput.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Cherry Trees Day Centre
St Peters Hospital, Spital Road
Maldon
CM9 6EG
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://eput.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Head of Clinical Health Psychology
Amy Bartlett
Details
Date posted
26 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8b
Salary
£66,582 to £77,368 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
364-B-210-B
Job locations
Cherry Trees Day Centre
St Peters Hospital, Spital Road
Maldon
CM9 6EG
United Kingdom
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