Clinical Psychologist

at  Active Care Group

OR ARE YOU AN EXPERIENCED CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST 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 specialising in Neuropsychological Rehabilitation. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work within an established team of professionals dedicated to providing high-quality care to patients with traumatic and acquired brain injuries.
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.
As a Clinical Psychologist, 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 specialist knowledge and experience in neuropsychological approaches and/or rehabilitation. Newly qualified Clinical Psychologists are welcome to apply, as well as those with prior experience in the field.
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).
If you are passionate about neuropsychological rehabilitation and thrive in a collaborative setting, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity.

• 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