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Active Care Group

Clinical Psychologist in Neuropsychology

Active Care Group, Bristol, Virginia, United States, 24202

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Clinical Psychologist in Neuropsychology 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 neurorehabilitation?Or are you an experienced Clinical Psychologist in Neuropsychology 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 in Neuropsychology on a one-year fixed-term contract. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work within a newly established Neuropsychology Department, joining a dynamic and innovative team committed not only to delivering high-quality care and rehabilitation, but also to driving service development and advancing research.

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.

Main duties of the job 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 knowledge and experience in neuropsychological approaches and/or rehabilitation. Newly qualified Clinical Psychologists are encouraged to apply, as well as those with prior experience in the field.

We warmly encourage interested applicants to visit the service and meet the team for an informal chat wed love to meet you and for you to experience first‑hand our welcoming and supportive culture. For more information or to arrange a visit, please contact Dr Mattia Monastra at 07523 863543 or mattia.monastra@activecaregroup.co.uk.

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 neurorehabilitation and thrive in a collaborative setting, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity.

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 responsibilities What you'll be doing:

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

What to look forward to:

Birthday off

Join the

Active Learning Hub

and benefit from a wide range of e‑learning and face to face training and development opportunities

Active Reward App

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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

Qualifications

HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist

Postgraduate qualifications in Clinical Psychology or Clinical Neuropsychology are encouraged

Experience

Experience in brain injury rehabilitation is desirable

The post holder must undertake the mandatory Continuing Professional Development hours specified by the BPS, and must seek and obtain supervision from senior professional colleagues, in order to maintain advanced specialist skills

Experience of designing and implementing behaviour programmes is desirable

Neuropsychology placement experience within the context of Clinical Psychology training or equivalent

Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team (MDT)

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 name Active Care Group

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