Job summary
Come and join one of the UK's largest providers of complex care. We proudly employ over 4000+ people - no matter what your experience, we have jobs for everyone.
Are you a newly qualified Clinical Psychologist looking to gain experience in neurorehabilitation?
Or are you an experienced Clinical Psychologist in Neuropsychology wishing to progress within this field?
We would like you to join our expanding therapy service at Frenchay Brain Injury Rehabilitation Centre as a part-time Clinical Psychologist in Neuropsychology on a one-year fixed-term contract. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work within a newly established Neuropsychology Department, joining a dynamic and innovative team committed not only to delivering high-quality care and rehabilitation, but also to driving service development and advancing research.
Main duties of the job
Frenchay Brain Injury Rehabilitation Centre provides an intensive in-patient rehabilitation service to patients with complex needs following a brain injury. We expanded in 2017, adding 23 Level 2 neurorehabilitation beds to complement the existing 29 Level 1 beds, catering to the South West region.
Your responsibilities will include neuropsychological assessment, cognitive rehabilitation, and managing challenging behaviours. You will play a key role in delivering evidence-based services, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, and providing support to patients, groups, and families.
Candidates should have knowledge and experience in neuropsychological approaches and/or rehabilitation. Newly qualified Clinical Psychologists are encouraged to apply, as well as those with prior experience in the field.
We warmly encourage interested applicants to visit the service and meet the team for an informal chat wed love to meet you and for you to experience first-hand our welcoming and supportive culture. For more information or to arrange a visit, please contact Dr Mattia Monastra at 07523 863543 or mattia.monastra@activecaregroup.co.uk.
This position offers a supportive work environment, ongoing training, and opportunities for professional development. Support will be provided for pursuing the Division of Neuropsychology Qualification in Clinical Neuropsychology (QICN).
About us
Active Care Group are a pioneering national provider of complex care services, delivering pathways and better outcomes for people. We have a collaborative and holistic approach to care underpinned by proven clinical and therapeutic expertise. We specialise in supporting young people and adults with complex needs to make positive progress and lead happier, more independent lives.
Job description
Job responsibilities
What you'll be doing:
- Keep people safe from harm and protect their human rights
- Provide the psychology service as part of an MDT approach and be involved with MDT service developments
- Complete comprehensive neuropsychological assessment of patients
- Assist the MDT in diagnosis, problem formulation and planning of rehabilitation programmes
- Carry out evidence-based psychological treatments including cognitive therapy, and mood therapy
- Design and implement individual behaviour modification programmes utilising a Positive Behaviour Support approach
- Function as a key therapist to ensure active co-ordination and management of the therapeutic programme to achieve agreed rehabilitation goals
- Support and educate families and carers about acquired brain injury
- Attend and participate in all relevant meetings, e.g., patient reviews and discharge meetings
- Ensure all practice complies with BPS and HCPC guidelines
- Maintain records and clinical notes in line with company policy and BPS guidelines
- Provide all relevant reports as required, accurately and in a timely fashion, e.g., case review and discharge reports
- Ensure effective and timely communication at all levels (with patients, families, team, and external agencies)
- Assist the Psychology Team in developing and delivering education and training to the MDT
- Take responsibility for own professional and personal development in line with HCPC and BPS guidelines, including participating in Performance and Development Reviews, attending all relevant training and clinical supervision
What to look forward to:
- 25 days plus bank holidays
- Birthday off
- Join the Active Learning Hub and benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunities
- Active Reward App giving discounts and savings on your weekly shop
- Free 24 hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme Helpline & App to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer advice
- A salary sacrifice Aegon 5% matched pension
- Access to join a Medicash Health Plan for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials – like going to the dentist or opticians
- We recognise outstanding Active Behaviours via the Active Awards programme
- Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits
- Refer a Friend Scheme and earn yourself up to £1500 by recommending someone you know
- ……and, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group
Job description
Job responsibilities
What you'll be doing:
- Keep people safe from harm and protect their human rights
- Provide the psychology service as part of an MDT approach and be involved with MDT service developments
- Complete comprehensive neuropsychological assessment of patients
- Assist the MDT in diagnosis, problem formulation and planning of rehabilitation programmes
- Carry out evidence-based psychological treatments including cognitive therapy, and mood therapy
- Design and implement individual behaviour modification programmes utilising a Positive Behaviour Support approach
- Function as a key therapist to ensure active co-ordination and management of the therapeutic programme to achieve agreed rehabilitation goals
- Support and educate families and carers about acquired brain injury
- Attend and participate in all relevant meetings, e.g., patient reviews and discharge meetings
- Ensure all practice complies with BPS and HCPC guidelines
- Maintain records and clinical notes in line with company policy and BPS guidelines
- Provide all relevant reports as required, accurately and in a timely fashion, e.g., case review and discharge reports
- Ensure effective and timely communication at all levels (with patients, families, team, and external agencies)
- Assist the Psychology Team in developing and delivering education and training to the MDT
- Take responsibility for own professional and personal development in line with HCPC and BPS guidelines, including participating in Performance and Development Reviews, attending all relevant training and clinical supervision
What to look forward to:
- 25 days plus bank holidays
- Birthday off
- Join the Active Learning Hub and benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunities
- Active Reward App giving discounts and savings on your weekly shop
- Free 24 hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme Helpline & App to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer advice
- A salary sacrifice Aegon 5% matched pension
- Access to join a Medicash Health Plan for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials – like going to the dentist or opticians
- We recognise outstanding Active Behaviours via the Active Awards programme
- Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits
- Refer a Friend Scheme and earn yourself up to £1500 by recommending someone you know
- ……and, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist
Desirable
- Postgraduate qualifications in Clinical Psychology or Clinical Neuropsychology are encouraged
Experience
Essential
- Experience in brain injury rehabilitation is desirable
- The post holder must undertake the mandatory Continuing Professional Development hours specified by the BPS, and must seek and obtain supervision from senior professional colleagues, in order to maintain advanced specialist skills
- Experience of designing and implementing behaviour programmes is desirable
- Neuropsychology placement experience within the context of Clinical Psychology training or equivalent
- Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team (MDT)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist
Desirable
- Postgraduate qualifications in Clinical Psychology or Clinical Neuropsychology are encouraged
Experience
Essential
- Experience in brain injury rehabilitation is desirable
- The post holder must undertake the mandatory Continuing Professional Development hours specified by the BPS, and must seek and obtain supervision from senior professional colleagues, in order to maintain advanced specialist skills
- Experience of designing and implementing behaviour programmes is desirable
- Neuropsychology placement experience within the context of Clinical Psychology training or equivalent
- Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team (MDT)
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.
