Job summary
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At Active Care Group, we provide expert, person-centred rehabilitation for individuals with acquired brain injury and complex neurological conditions. Our Blackheath Brain Injury Rehabilitation Centre is a leading specialist facility, renowned for delivering exceptional neurorehabilitation and fostering a culture of clinical excellence.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking an experienced Consultant Clinical Neuropsychologist to lead and co-ordinate our Psychology service. In this pivotal role, you will provide clinical leadership, driving forward innovative, evidence-based practice while ensuring excellence in neuropsychological assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation.
You will have the opportunity to:
Lead a respected Psychology Service within a nationally recognised neurorehabilitation centre.
Influence service development, clinical standards, and innovation across a multidisciplinary team.
Play a pivotal role in improving outcomes for patients with complex neurological needs.
What we offer:
Competitive salary (negotiable based on experience).
Flexible working (30/37.5 hours per week).
Dedicated support for ongoing training, CPD, and leadership development.
Opportunity to work within a collaborative, forward-thinking team committed to excellence in neurorehabilitation.
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
The role:
Your impact and responsibilities will include:
- Providing strategic leadership to the Psychology Service, embedding reflective practice and championing evidence-based approaches.
- Undertaking and overseeing comprehensive neuropsychological assessments, contributing to accurate diagnosis and the design of tailored rehabilitation programmes.
- Delivering and guiding a range of evidence-based interventions, including cognitive and mood therapies, and behaviour modification programmes utilising Positive Behaviour Support.
- Leading, supervising and developing psychology colleagues, including Clinical Psychologists and Assistant Psychologists, fostering a culture of growth and clinical excellence.
- Supporting and educating families and carers, while providing training and expertise to colleagues across the multidisciplinary team.
- Representing the service and organisation at patient reviews, discharge planning meetings, and professional forums or conferences, enhancing our reputation as a centre of excellence.
- Ensuring the highest standards of safeguarding, keeping people safe from harm and upholding their human rights at all times.
What to look forward to:
- 25 days plus bank holidays
- 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
The role:
Your impact and responsibilities will include:
- Providing strategic leadership to the Psychology Service, embedding reflective practice and championing evidence-based approaches.
- Undertaking and overseeing comprehensive neuropsychological assessments, contributing to accurate diagnosis and the design of tailored rehabilitation programmes.
- Delivering and guiding a range of evidence-based interventions, including cognitive and mood therapies, and behaviour modification programmes utilising Positive Behaviour Support.
- Leading, supervising and developing psychology colleagues, including Clinical Psychologists and Assistant Psychologists, fostering a culture of growth and clinical excellence.
- Supporting and educating families and carers, while providing training and expertise to colleagues across the multidisciplinary team.
- Representing the service and organisation at patient reviews, discharge planning meetings, and professional forums or conferences, enhancing our reputation as a centre of excellence.
- Ensuring the highest standards of safeguarding, keeping people safe from harm and upholding their human rights at all times.
What to look forward to:
- 25 days plus bank holidays
- 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 registration.
- Post doctoral qualification in Clinical Neuropsychology (QiCN) and eligibility for the Division of Neuropsychology Specialist Register in Clinical Neuropsychology (SRCN).
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience working with acquired brain injury and neurological conditions.
- Proven leadership experience, with the ability to inspire and develop a team.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with patients, families, colleagues, and external stakeholders.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registration.
- Post doctoral qualification in Clinical Neuropsychology (QiCN) and eligibility for the Division of Neuropsychology Specialist Register in Clinical Neuropsychology (SRCN).
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience working with acquired brain injury and neurological conditions.
- Proven leadership experience, with the ability to inspire and develop a team.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with patients, families, colleagues, and external stakeholders.
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.
