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 job
You 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
Band: Band 8b
Salary: £66,582 to £77,368 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working
Reference number: 344-4777KCH-A
Job locations: Kent and Canterbury Hospital, Ethelbert Road, Canterbury, CT1 3NG

Person Specification
Qualifications and training
Essential

• Doctorate or equivalent in clinical or counselling psychology
• HCPC 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 CQC
• Awareness of Key Performance Indicators or service contracts
• Able to support the implementation of local and national agendas for health under the guidance of the team lead / service manager
• Experience of clinical audit
• Able to travel around East Kent, and between Trust hospital sites with own transport

Desirable

• Experience in incident investigation

Personal/Professional Attributes
Essential

• Ability to motivate and organise others to ensure best practice
• Ability to work under pressure, and be flexible and adaptable
• Able to support the implementation of local and national agendas for health under the guidance of the team lead / service manager
• Ability to prioritise care delivery in a professional manner, considering Trust policies and procedures
• Ability to organise and manage own work
• Cope with change and use initiative
• To be aware of and adhere to the Trust's Vision, Mission and Values

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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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.