Clinical Neuropsychologists

Code: 19-3039.03
Zone 5
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Median Annual Salary
£110,840
Range: £54,990 - £168,520
Preparation & Education
Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed
Job Zone 5
Industry Outlook
Average
New job opportunities are likely in the future.

Role Overview & What They Do

Assess and diagnose patients with neurobehavioral problems related to acquired or developmental disorders of the nervous system, such as neurodegenerative disorders, traumatic brain injury, seizure disorders, and learning disabilities. Recommend treatment after diagnosis, such as therapy, medication, or surgery. Assist with evaluation before and after neurosurgical procedures, such as deep brain stimulation.

Also Known As (Alternative Job Titles)

Aviation Neuropsychologist Board Certified Clinical Neuropsychologist Clinical Neuropsychologist Neuropsychology Medical Consultant Pediatric Clinical Neuropsychologist Pediatric Neuropsychologist Staff Psychologist

Daily Duties & On-The-Job Tasks

  • Interview patients to obtain comprehensive medical histories.
  • Write or prepare detailed clinical neuropsychological reports, using data from psychological or neuropsychological tests, self-report measures, rating scales, direct observations, or interviews.
  • Conduct neuropsychological evaluations such as assessments of intelligence, academic ability, attention, concentration, sensorimotor function, language, learning, and memory.

Technology, Tools & Software Stack

Analytical or scientific software
IBM SPSS Statistics Statistical software
Presentation software
Microsoft PowerPoint
Medical software
Patient electronic medical record EMR software The Tova Company Test of Variables of Attention

Core Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

Basic Skills
listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem
Problem Solving
noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
Social
understanding people's reactions looking for ways to help people
Math and Science
psychology biology
Health
therapy and counseling medicine and dentistry
Arts and Humanities
English language
Education and Training
teaching and course design
Verbal
listen and understand what people say read and understand what is written
Ideas and Logic
make general rules or come up with answers from lots of detailed information use rules to solve problems
Attention
pay attention to something without being distracted
Visual Understanding
see hidden patterns

Personality & Work Styles

Top Interest: Investigative

People interested in this work like activities that include ideas, thinking, and figuring things out.

Key Work Styles:
Sincerity Perseverance Empathy Stress Tolerance Self-Control Achievement Orientation

Frequently Asked Questions About Clinical Neuropsychologists

In the UK, the median annual salary for a Clinical Neuropsychologists is £110,840. Starting salaries (10th percentile) typically begin around £54,990, while highly experienced professionals (90th percentile) can earn upwards of £168,520 depending on location and experience.

Entry as a Clinical Neuropsychologists typically aligns with Job Zone 5 (Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed). Most of these careers need a graduate school education. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree).

Essential skills and tooling for a Clinical Neuropsychologists include: IBM SPSS Statistics, Statistical software, Microsoft PowerPoint, Patient electronic medical record EMR software, The Tova Company Test of Variables of Attention. Practitioners also benefit from strong analytical problem solving and communication skills.

New job opportunities are likely in the future. (Industry demand rating: Average).

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Salary Distribution
10th Percentile (Entry): £54,990
Median Annual (Average): £110,840
90th Percentile (Senior): £168,520
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