Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time Band 5 Assistant Psychologist to join the Clinical Neuropsychology service at the Oxford Centre for Enablement (OCE). The OCE is a specialist in-patient rehabilitation unit serving the Wessex region. The post holder will join an established and well-integrated team of Clinical Neuropsychologists and Assistant Psychologists working at the OCE, where psychological input is highly valued. The OCE Neuropsychology team is part of the Oxford Psychological Medicine Centre that provides an integrated psychology and psychiatry service across the OUH Trust. The post holders will join a large team of Assistant Psychologists, Clinical Psychologists and Neuropsychologists working in a range of specialties across the four OUH hospitals. We are looking for an experienced Assistant Psychologist who enjoys working as part of a team.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for an experienced assistant psychologist to join the Department of Clinical Neuropsychology at the Oxford Centre for Enablement (OCE).

You will support the work of the Clinical Neuropsychology department in the Neurorehabilitation service at the OCE, working with adults with acquired brain injury and a wide range of long-term and complex neurological conditions, their families and carers. You will be carrying out neuropsychological assessments and delivering individual interventions and group work. You will also contribute to staff teaching and training, departmental and service development projects, research and clinical audit as opportunities arise. You will receive regular supervision and opportunities for CPD.

About us

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and most respected NHS teaching trusts, providing world-class healthcare across four hospitals: the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre and Horton General Hospital and over one hundred satellite sites. Find out more information here OUH at a Glance 2026/27

You'll become part of an organisation at the forefront of patient care, research, education and innovation. You'll have access to excellent learning and development opportunities, work alongside highly skilled multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to services that make a real difference.

Our commitment to Delivering Compassionate Excellence is at the heart of everything we do. Guided by our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence, we strive to create an environment where staff feel supported, valued and empowered to thrive. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via theOUH YouTube channeland theOneTeamOneOUH - LIVING OUR VALUESvideo.

We are committed to creating an inclusive, respectful and safe workplace for everyone. As signatories to the NHS Sexual Safety Charter, we have a zero-tolerance approach to inappropriate behaviour and are dedicated to fostering a culture where all colleagues feel welcomed, respected and able to be themselves. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit to the ten core principles.

Details

Date posted

20 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

321-MRC-OCE-8313616-B5

Job locations

Department of Clinical Neuropsychology at The Oxford Centre for Enablement

Windmill Road, Headington

Oxford

OX3 7HE

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are seeking applications from people who have prior experience as an assistant psychologist in a neuropsychological setting (as such you must be proficient in administering and scoring a wide range of neuropsychological assessments).

You will be organised, enthusiastic, hardworking and efficient; you will be able to work independently (with supervision) but also enjoy working within a team.

You will also have good organisational and administrative skills alongside your clinical experience. You will also have an honours degree in psychology (2:1 or above) and be eligible for graduate membership of the BPS.See attached Job Description and Person Specification for detailed outline of the main responsibilities of the role.

Job description Job responsibilities We are seeking applications from people who have prior experience as an assistant psychologist in a neuropsychological setting (as such you must be proficient in administering and scoring a wide range of neuropsychological assessments). You will be organised, enthusiastic, hardworking and efficient; you will be able to work independently (with supervision) but also enjoy working within a team. You will also have good organisational and administrative skills alongside your clinical experience. You will also have an honours degree in psychology (2:1 or above) and be eligible for graduate membership of the BPS.See attached Job Description and Person Specification for detailed outline of the main responsibilities of the role.

Person Specification

Training and Qualifications

Essential

• oHonours degree in Psychology (main subject) 2:1 or above (2)
• oEligibility for graduate membership of the British Psychological Society (2)

Desirable

• oFurther post graduate training in relevant areas of clinical psychology; neuropsychology (2)

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Essential

• oAbility to administer & score a wide range of neuropsychological / psychological assessments

Experience

Essential

• oPrevious paid assistant psychologist post in the areas of neuropsychological assessment/neuro-rehabilitation

Desirable

• oPaid assistant psychologist experience with people with cognitive/physical disabilities

Knowledge, Skill & Abilities

Essential

• oAbility to administer & score a wide range of neuropsychological / psychological assessments
• oHigh level communication skills (written and verbal) including an ability to communicate and work in settings in which the atmosphere may be highly emotive (in keeping with the job requirements
• oUnderstanding of the issues involved in working in a team
• oIntention to undertake doctoral Clinical Psychology training
• oAn understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with neuropsychological problems or other disabilities
• oAn ability to apply existing psychological knowledge (from honours degree and work experience) to a neurorehabilitation setting

Personal

Essential

• oAbility to work independently, reliably and consistently and to demonstrate initiative with work agreed and managed at regular intervals

Other

Essential

• oAbility to accept and use supervision appropriately and effectively

Person Specification Training and Qualifications Essential oHonours degree in Psychology (main subject) 2:1 or above (2) oEligibility for graduate membership of the British Psychological Society (2) Desirable oFurther post graduate training in relevant areas of clinical psychology; neuropsychology (2) Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Essential oAbility to administer & score a wide range of neuropsychological / psychological assessments Experience Essential oPrevious paid assistant psychologist post in the areas of neuropsychological assessment/neuro-rehabilitation Desirable oPaid assistant psychologist experience with people with cognitive/physical disabilities Knowledge, Skill & Abilities Essential oAbility to administer & score a wide range of neuropsychological / psychological assessments oHigh level communication skills (written and verbal) including an ability to communicate and work in settings in which the atmosphere may be highly emotive (in keeping with the job requirements oUnderstanding of the issues involved in working in a team oIntention to undertake doctoral Clinical Psychology training oAn understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with neuropsychological problems or other disabilities oAn ability to apply existing psychological knowledge (from honours degree and work experience) to a neurorehabilitation setting Personal Essential oAbility to work independently, reliably and consistently and to demonstrate initiative with work agreed and managed at regular intervals Other Essential oAbility to accept and use supervision appropriately and effectively

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Department of Clinical Neuropsychology at The Oxford Centre for Enablement

Windmill Road, Headington

Oxford

OX3 7HE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Department of Clinical Neuropsychology at The Oxford Centre for Enablement

Windmill Road, Headington

Oxford

OX3 7HE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)