A part-time consultant post, 15 hours a week, in the multidisciplinary team at Woodlands Neurological Rehabilitation Centre, run by Active Care Group, a national provider of complex care. The work centres on specialist neuropsychological assessment and intervention for adults with acquired brain injury and other complex neurological conditions, alongside clinical leadership, consultation and supervision of colleagues. Days and times are agreed with the successful candidate, suiting those with other commitments. Fit depends on HCPC registration as a clinical psychologist and entry on the Specialist Register of Clinical Neuropsychologists.
What the job involves
- Deliver specialist neuropsychological assessment, formulation and intervention for adults with complex neurological conditions
- Provide clinical leadership and consultation to the multidisciplinary team on neurorehabilitation best practice
- Lead complex case formulation, rehabilitation planning and decisions for people with cognitive, emotional and behavioural needs
- Advise and support colleagues, families and carers
- Contribute to clinical governance, service evaluation and quality improvement
- Support positive behaviour support plans, capacity assessments, risk management and safeguarding discussions where appropriate
- Supervise, mentor and develop psychology colleagues and trainees where applicable
- Keep high standards of clinical records, reports and outcome measures
- Champion evidence-based practice and help shape the centre's psychology strategy
What’s required
Qualifications
- HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist, with registration as a Clinical Psychologist
- Entry on the Specialist Register of Clinical Neuropsychologists or recognition as a Consultant Clinical Neuropsychologist
- Eligibility for or holding the Qualification in Clinical Neuropsychology (QiCN) or an equivalent recognised qualification
Experience
- Significant post-qualification experience with adults with acquired brain injury and complex neurological conditions in specialist neurorehabilitation
- Extensive expertise in neuropsychological assessment, formulation and intervention for highly complex presentations
- Demonstrable experience of clinical leadership, consultation and supervision within multidisciplinary teams
Skills & knowledge
- Strong knowledge of the cognitive, emotional and behavioural consequences of neurological conditions and current evidence-based neurorehabilitation practice
- Excellent communication, influencing and report-writing skills
- Ability to build effective relationships with service users, families and professional colleagues
- Commitment to clinical excellence, innovation, service development and person-centred care
What’s offered
- £5,000 welcome bonus
- Flexible days and times agreed around other professional, academic or personal commitments
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
