About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Psychologist to join the Community Acquired Brain Injury Service (CABIS) in a Band 7 role.
This is a 30 hour per week post and hours can be arranged flexibly.
CABIS is a uniquely commissioned providing community based neuro-rehabilitation to adults (16 years and over) with acquired brain injuries (ABI) and their carers. This position offers a pathway for professional growth for those with an interest in neuropsychology. This role offers a unique chance to contribute to an innovative, dynamic, and vibrant team committed to improving the lives of those with acquired brain injury (ABI), within Sunderland, Gateshead, and South Tyneside localities.
The post holder will be an integral member of the multidisciplinary team, responsible for conducting neuropsychological assessments and delivering specialist interventions to patients and their carers. Our patients present with a range of complex clinical needs due to ABI and head injuries. Additionally, the role involves providing expert advice and support to other teams within Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust (CNTW), as well as to local acute and community services. The successful candidate will benefit from excellent opportunities for continuing professional development, supported by regular neuropsychology supervision, work-based learning, and training tailored to the role.
Main duties of the job
This role encompasses a broad range of responsibilities centred on delivering specialised psychological and neuropsychological assessments and interventions. This includes conducting comprehensive cognitive assessments, collaboratively formulating rehabilitation plans, and implementing therapeutic interventions tailored to individual patients.
Key responsibilities include conducting both individual and group therapy sessions, as well as engaging families and carers in the therapeutic process. Additionally, the role will require providing support to multidisciplinary staff through regular supervision, team formulation sessions, and contributing to the understanding of complex risk issues.
CABIS is a busy, dynamic, and enthusiastic team who pride themselves on providing accessible, goal led neurorehabilitation for service users and their families. We work closely with other CNTW services and third sector partner organisations toprovide a holistic approach for service users.
The post holder will also have opportunities to supervise and support junior staff and take an active part in their development. You will have excellent opportunities for continuing professional development and be supported by regular neuropsychology supervision by supervisors on the SRCN, work based learning and training appropriate to the post. We welcome contact from candidates with an interest in neuropsychology, to further discuss these roles and visit our service.
About us
We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.
NHS Employees identified as at risk of compulsory redundancy and those eligible for the NENC Re-Deployment careers hub will receive prior consideration.
Job description Job responsibilities
A full job description along with a summary of the main responsibility of the role is available.
Applicants must be able to meet the geographical requirements of the post.
There will also be opportunities to develop and deliver training, as well as involvement with service development work and research.
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 21st May 2026
Closing date : 4th June 2026
We welcome your application.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications Essential
Doctoral level training in clinical psychology, including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and Neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology as accredited by the British Psychological Society and the HCPC. HCPC registered practitioner psychologist
Desirable
Pre-qualification training and qualifications in research methodology, staff training and/or other fields of applied psychology.
Skills and Competencies Essential
Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management. Skills in evidence based psychological interventions. Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinical sensitive information to clients, their family, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS. Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups.
Knowledge and Experience Essential
Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients across the full range of care settings including outpatient, community, primary care, and inpatient settings. Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course with presenting problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity, including severe and enduring mental health problems, psychosis and personality disorder. This includes maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the possibility of physical abuse. Doctoral level knowledge of research methodology, research design and complex multivariable data analysis as practiced within the clinical fields of psychology.
Desirable
Experience of teaching, training and/or supervision. Experience of the application of clinical psychology in different cultural contexts. Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
Address Monkwearmouth Hospital, Gateshead Health Centre and Cleadon Park
Newcastle Road, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear
Sunderland, Gateshead and South Tyneside
SR5 1NB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.cntw.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)