Job summary
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Blackheath Brain Injury Rehabilitation Centre is a specialist neurological rehabilitation service dedicated to helping adults achieve the best possible outcomes following acquired or traumatic brain injury. Our multidisciplinary team works collaboratively to provide tailored, evidence-based care in a supportive, person-centred environment.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Clinical Psychologist (equivalent to Band 8b) to join our team. In this role, you will provide expert psychological assessment, formulation, and intervention for adults with neurological conditions, working alongside a Consultant Neuropsychologist, who will provide clinical supervision. You will collaborate closely with colleagues across therapies, medical, and care teams to develop and implement holistic rehabilitation plans.
This is an exciting opportunity to work across the full spectrum of complex neurorehabilitation, from Level 1 intensive rehabilitation to Level 2a longer-term programmes, allowing you to broaden your experience and develop specialist skills across diverse patient pathways.
This position offers flexibility in working hours (3037.5 per week) and a negotiable salary reflective of experience and skills. The role also comes with fully funded QiCN enrolment, supporting your continued professional development in neuropsychology.
If you are passionate about neurological rehabilitation and helping adults achieve meaningful recovery, we would love to hear from you. Join our team at Blackheath Brain Injury Rehabilitation Centre and help transform the lives of the people we support.
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:
- Plan and prioritise a complex clinical caseload to ensure timely and effective delivery of neuropsychological services.
- Conduct comprehensive psychological assessments of patients and provide expert formulation.
- Act as a Key Worker, coordinating and managing individual therapeutic programmes to achieve agreed rehabilitation goals.
- Support the MDT in diagnosis, problem formulation, and the planning of personalised rehabilitation programmes.
- Deliver neuropsychological interventions as part of a collaborative MDT approach and contribute to service development initiatives.
- Maintain clear, timely, and professional communication with patients, families, the MDT, and external agencies.
- Develop and deliver in-service education and training for the wider MDT to enhance clinical skills and knowledge.
- Supervise junior staff, assistants, and students
- Ensure all clinical practice, documentation, and records comply with BPS and HCPC standards.
- Promote safety, uphold human rights, and protect patients from harm in all aspects of care.
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
- Benefits Hub 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:
- Plan and prioritise a complex clinical caseload to ensure timely and effective delivery of neuropsychological services.
- Conduct comprehensive psychological assessments of patients and provide expert formulation.
- Act as a Key Worker, coordinating and managing individual therapeutic programmes to achieve agreed rehabilitation goals.
- Support the MDT in diagnosis, problem formulation, and the planning of personalised rehabilitation programmes.
- Deliver neuropsychological interventions as part of a collaborative MDT approach and contribute to service development initiatives.
- Maintain clear, timely, and professional communication with patients, families, the MDT, and external agencies.
- Develop and deliver in-service education and training for the wider MDT to enhance clinical skills and knowledge.
- Supervise junior staff, assistants, and students
- Ensure all clinical practice, documentation, and records comply with BPS and HCPC standards.
- Promote safety, uphold human rights, and protect patients from harm in all aspects of care.
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
- Benefits Hub 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
Experience
Essential
- A specialist interest or experience in neuropsychology
- Experience of working with adults with acquired brain injury
- Strong communication and team-working skills
- Committed to evidence-based practice and ongoing professional development
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Experience
Essential
- A specialist interest or experience in neuropsychology
- Experience of working with adults with acquired brain injury
- Strong communication and team-working skills
- Committed to evidence-based practice and ongoing professional development
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.
