Head of Neuropsychology

Reporting to the General Manager of the Neuroscience Directorate, this role is expected to provide strong and effective leadership of the clinical neuropsychology service.

The post holder must be an experienced Consultant Clinical Neuropsychologist eligible to appear on the British Psychological Society's Specialist Register of Clinical Neuropsychologists.

The post holder is responsible for ensuring the provision of safe & high quality clinical neuropsychology services, working with other members of the Division to ensure the effective and efficient delivery of services to clinical users and patients across NBT and in collaboration with Sirona with regard to the 'one stroke workforce'.

The post holder will liaise with the Clinical Director of Postgraduate Programs in Clinical Neuropsychology at NBT and the University of Bristol in relation to the delivery of education and professional training in Clinical Neuropsychology.

The post holder is a member of the Neuroscience Division Board with responsibility for ensuring services are planned and managed in line with the Trust's strategic and financial plans.

Is managerially & professionally accountable for the ~ 20 wte staff within the neuropsychology department who deliver both clinical and academic services., Responsible for ensuring that the training, education and supervision requirements of members of the department and students on placement is appropriately planned, managed and provided for within the available resources.

The post holder serves as the line manager for staff within the neuropsychology department.

Responsible for ensuring the department is financially viable and sustainable through effective budget management, in partnership with the General Manager (who holds budgetary responsibility), and cost efficiency plans.

Responsible for ensuring that the neuropsychological service needs are adequately addressed by liaising with colleagues, contributing to planning and service developments in other areas beyond the immediate department, and by ensuring that long term regional NHS plans for reconfiguration adequately take neuropsychological services into account.

The post holder must provide a point of focus for management, colleagues, other Trusts or external agencies for matters pertaining to Neuropsychology within North Bristol NHS Trust.

North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.

We commit to treating each patient as an individual with respect and dignity, aiming to deliver excellent clinical outcomes and a first-class experience for everyone who uses our services.

North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.