Clinical Neuropsychologist in Stroke
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
Duties
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
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.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Thomas Cowin Job title: Interim General Manager - Renal, Stroke, Neurology Email address: thomascowin@nhs.net Telephone number: 07818002760
