Clinical Psychologist (Stroke Service) | East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust

Clinical Psychologist (Stroke Service) | East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust Company: Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust Salary: pro rata per annum Hours: Part-time Location: Norwich, NR2 3TU Job type: Contract The post holder will be responsible for providing psychological assessments, treatments and advice on the management of stroke patients whilst in hospital and during their rehabilitation in the community. This will involve direct clinical work, demanding particular skills in communication where barriers often exist and in providing creative psychological interventions in a highly specialised area. The post holder will carry out formal neuropsychological assessments and provide formal reports, as well as providing feedback to other professionals working with that patient. The post holder will be expected to provide clinical input to patients who demonstrate challenging behaviour and to train and supervise other staff in the management of challenging behaviour. The post holder will be managed by the Stroke Services Manager and will be professionally accountable to the Consultant Psychologist, CCSRS. This is a fixed term 1 year Maternity Leave cover post for 15 hours (2 full days) split between the Stroke Ward and Early Supported Discharge Service. Please note: We will consider a newly qualified Psychologist in a Band 7 post as well as Band 8a. Job share is also an option. Interviews will take place in person at Norwich Community Hospital. Responsibility for providing psychological assessments, treatments and advice on the management of stroke patients whilst in hospital and during their rehabilitation in the community. To provide specialist psychological assessment and therapy at the same time as offering advice and consultation on clients' psychological care to non-psychologist colleagues and to other, non-professional carers. To maintain records and other client related materials. To participate in Continuing Professional Development and other developmental activities. To utilise research skills for audit, policy and service development and research. To undertake necessary administrative responsibilities to enable effective clinical practice and the efficient running of the service. Please see attached job description for further details of the post. Do not hesitate to contact us should you have any queries. This advert closes on Tuesday 25 Aug 2026 Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme #J-18808-Ljbffr Allscreens Nationwide Ltd