About this role
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 Neuropsychological Rehabilitation?
Or are you an experienced Clinical Psychologist keen to broaden your expertise this field?
Were looking for a motivated and compassionate Clinical Psychologist to join our established therapy team at Frenchay Brain Injury Rehabilitation Centre. This is an exciting opportunity to develop your specialist skills while making a real difference to the lives of people recovering from traumatic and acquired brain injuries.
Offering a permanent contract working three days per week, this role could be ideal for a newly qualified Clinical Psychologist looking to build their experience, or an experienced psychologist seeking to further their career in specialist neurorehabilitation.
Main duties of the job
Frenchay Brain Injury Rehabilitation Centre provides intensive inpatient rehabilitation for people with complex needs following a brain injury. Our service includes 29 Level 1 and 23 Level 2 neurorehabilitation beds, supporting patients from across the South West.
Working alongside an experienced multidisciplinary team, youll contribute to the assessment and rehabilitation of patients experiencing cognitive, emotional and behavioural difficulties following brain injury. Youll have the opportunity to apply your psychological knowledge in a specialist clinical setting, helping patients work towards meaningful rehabilitation goals and supporting their families and carers throughout the process.
You dont need to be an established neuropsychology specialist to apply. Were keen to hear from Clinical Psychologists with an interest in neuropsychological approaches and a commitment to developing their skills. Support will be available to pursue the Qualification in Clinical Neuropsychology (QiCN), alongside ongoing clinical supervision and professional development.
If youre passionate about helping people rebuild their lives following brain injury and want to grow your career within a supportive, specialist team, wed love to hear from you.
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
Key Responsibilities
- Completing comprehensive neuropsychological assessments to understand patients cognitive, emotional and behavioural needs.
- Supporting the multidisciplinary team (MDT) with clinical formulation, diagnosis and rehabilitation planning.
- Delivering evidence-based psychological interventions, including cognitive and mood-based therapies.
- Designing and implementing individual behaviour modification programmes using a Positive Behaviour Support approach.
- Coordinating therapeutic programmes and supporting patients to achieve their rehabilitation goals.
- Providing psychological support and education to patients, families and carers about acquired brain injury.
- Contributing to MDT meetings, patient reviews, discharge planning and service development.
- Managing and prioritising your clinical caseload in consultation with the wider Psychology Team.
- Maintaining accurate clinical records and producing timely clinical reports.
- Contributing to education and training for the MDT.
- Maintaining professional standards through ongoing CPD, clinical supervision and compliance with relevant BPS and HCPC guidance.
Our Benefits
- 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
- 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
- HCPC registration as a Clinical Psychologist.
Desirable
- A postgraduate qualification in Clinical Neuropsychology.
Experience
Essential
- A genuine interest in developing your expertise in clinical neuropsychology and neuropsychological rehabilitation.
- Neuropsychology placement experience as part of Clinical Psychology training, or equivalent.
- An understanding of the cognitive, emotional and behavioural difficulties that can arise following acquired brain injury.
- Strong assessment, analytical and report-writing skills, with the ability to communicate complex information clearly and sensitively.
- The ability to build rapport with patients and families and work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
- A commitment to professional development, clinical supervision and evidence-based practice.
Desirable
- Experience in brain injury rehabilitation.
- Experience of designing and implementing behavioural programmes.
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Active Care Group
Address
Frenchay Brain Injury Rehabilitation Centre
Bristol
Somerset
BS16 2UU
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://activecaregroup.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)