Principle Older Adult Neuropsychologist(UK Visa Sponsorship)

Job Description

Role Overview

This senior neuropsychology role offers a rare opportunity to shape high-quality specialist care for older adults experiencing cognitive and neurodegenerative conditions. The post sits within community mental health and dementia assessment services, while remaining closely integrated with a county-wide clinical psychology network known for strong peer collaboration and professional support.

As Principal Older Adult Clinical Neuropsychologist, you will bring advanced expertise in assessment, formulation, and intervention, helping individuals and families navigate the emotional and behavioural impact of neurodegenerative illness. The position blends clinical leadership, direct patient care, supervision, and service development — ideal for a practitioner who values both specialist depth and multidisciplinary teamwork.

Core Purpose of the Role

You will act as the senior neuropsychology lead for complex presentations associated with dementia and related conditions. Your work will focus on delivering highly specialised assessments, informing diagnosis, and guiding person-centred care planning that promotes independence, dignity, and psychological well-being.

Equally important is your contribution to team capability: strengthening clinical practice through consultation, supervision, and training, ensuring interventions are evidence-based and aligned with best practice standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct advanced neuropsychological assessments and interpret complex findings
• Develop integrated formulations that inform diagnosis and care pathways
• Support cognitive rehabilitation and psychologically informed interventions
• Provide therapeutic input to service users and families adjusting to diagnosis
• Offer specialist consultation and neuropsychological supervision to colleagues
• Deliver teaching and training to enhance multidisciplinary understanding
• Contribute to service improvement and quality initiatives
• Promote evidence-based practice across older adult mental health pathways

Working Environment

You will join a collaborative older adult mental health network where psychology plays a central role in holistic care. The service includes experienced neuropsychologists, psychologists, assistants, and doctoral trainees, creating a culture of shared learning and reflective practice. Close partnership with community teams ensures continuity of care and meaningful outcomes for service users.

Professional Support & Benefits

The Trust prioritises staff well-being and development through:

• Flexible working arrangements
• Structured career progression and CPD opportunities
• NHS pension scheme
• Generous leave entitlement
• Access to national staff benefit programmes
• Supportive supervision and peer learning structures

Essential Professional Requirements

• Registration as a Practitioner Psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council
• Membership of the British Psychological Society with Specialist Register recognition in Clinical Neuropsychology
• Doctoral-level qualification in clinical psychology (or recognised equivalent)
• Advanced knowledge of neuropsychological theory and practice
• Specialist therapeutic skills applicable to older adult populations
• Extensive post-qualification neuropsychology experience
• Demonstrated leadership, supervision, and training capability
• Strong communication and formulation skills
• Desirable attributes include supervision training, cultural competence in practice, and experience contributing to service development.

Safeguarding & Compliance

• This post requires an enhanced background check through the Disclosure and Barring Service due to work with vulnerable adults.
• Applicants requiring sponsorship will be assessed in accordance with immigration guidance from UK Visas and Immigration.
• Professional registration standards are aligned with national NHS workforce expectations supported by NHS Careers.

Who This Role Suits

This position is ideal for a senior clinician who is:

• Passionate about older adult neuropsychology
• Comfortable leading complex clinical decision-making
• Skilled in multidisciplinary collaboration
• Motivated to mentor and develop colleagues
• Committed to compassionate, person-centred care

Relevant UK Government Guidance (External Resources)

• Skilled worker visa overview
• Criminal records checks for overseas applicants
• Health and care worker visa guidance
• Professional healthcare regulation overview
• Safeguarding and DBS information