This is a self-employed associate role as a clinical neuropsychologist in a community neurorehabilitation service. The work centres on neuropsychological assessment and rehabilitation for people with acquired brain injury and neurological conditions, delivered in clients' homes or clinic rooms, with a caseload managed alongside an interdisciplinary team. Hours and pay follow each client's individual funding package, so the post suits a part-time NHS clinician wanting extra cases. Applicants need HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist and eligibility for, or work towards, the BPS Register of Neuropsychologists.
What the job involves
- Independently manage a caseload of complex neurological rehabilitation clients
- Conduct neuropsychological and structured cognitive assessments in homes and clinics using appropriate psychometric tools
- Deliver neuropsychological rehabilitation to clients in the community
- Interpret complex clinical data for diagnosis and prognosis
- Provide detailed written reports and feedback to clients, families and referrers
- Liaise with case managers, legal teams, insurers and external agencies
- Take part in MDT meetings and collaborative care planning
- Deliver sensitive information such as prognosis with compassion
- Complete risk assessments and put appropriate safety measures in place
- Educate clients, families and care teams on needs and strategies
- Write comprehensive goal plans alongside the MDT
- Use outcome measures to evaluate and guide intervention
What’s required
Qualifications
- Doctorate in Clinical Psychology or equivalent, accredited by the BPS and recognised by the HCPC
- Eligibility for the BPS Register of Neuropsychologists or working towards it
- Evidence of CPD in line with HCPC and BPS requirements
Registration & licences
- HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist
- Registration as a sole trader with HMRC
Experience
- Experience of working with adults with neurological conditions during training or equivalent
- Experience of delivering psychological interventions for medical or neurological conditions
- Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team
Skills & knowledge
- Understanding of psychological models and interventions applicable to neurorehabilitation
- Ability to carry out structured cognitive assessments and clinical formulations with supervision
- High level of verbal and written communication
- Awareness of safeguarding, consent and capacity legislation
Checks & eligibility
- DBS certificate
- Full UK driving licence with access to a car for business purposes
Other
- Own professional indemnity insurance and ICO registration
Nice to have
- Pre or postgraduate qualification or training in clinical neuropsychology, such as a PGDip or MSc
- BPS registration as a Chartered Psychologist
- Completed CPD in neuropsychological assessment or rehabilitation
- Familiarity with litigation processes in personal injury or clinical negligence
- Understanding of NHS and/or private rehabilitation service delivery models
- Experience working in the private healthcare sector
- Experience working in community settings and/or home visits
What’s offered
- Regular clinical supervision from a senior Clinical Neuropsychologist
- Support for career development in neuropsychology
- Working base at home with hours set by client caseload
- Paid travel time at half the clinical rate, plus mileage at 45p per mile
- Support from Totus Directors and an interdisciplinary team
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
