Job summary
Clinical Psychologist
Horsham
Salary: £43,742 - £50,056 DOE plus 5% location allowance *Golden Hello Bonus of £6000* (Subject to T&C'S)
Hours: Flexible working hours
Kerwin Court delivers specialist neurobehavioural rehabilitation to adults with acquired brain injury. You would be working as part of a multidisciplinary team with rehabilitation support workers, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, speech and language therapists, clinical psychologists, neuropsychologists and therapy assistants. The role offers training and development opportunities and is an excellent opportunity for those interested in careers in rehabilitation or clinical roles.
Set in attractive landscaped gardens, Kerwin Court has a bright, modern and spacious environment superbly equipped for neurobehavioural rehabilitation. This includes, physiotherapy gyms, occupational therapy kitchens, a games room, and a large garden with allotment, amongst other amenities. There are 16 ensuite rooms, two flats and five bungalows for the people we support to increase their independence.
Main duties of the job
Main Responsibilities:
- To provide specialist psychological/neuropsychological assessment of adults with acquired brain injury referred and related services, utilising and interpreting information from a variety of sources including psychological and neuropsychological tests, self report scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews with service users, family members and others involved in the service users care.
- To coordinate the people we support care as appropriate and agreed with your supervisor, in the role of keyworker
- To formulate and implement plans of specialist psychological and/ or neuropsychological intervention to support the neurorehabilitation of adults with acquired brain injury as part of the multi/inter disciplinary team, based on current evidence-based best practice.
- To elicit personal goals from people we support and translate this to specific, measurable, achievable, relevant timed SMART goals with the team.
- To undertake psychological therapeutic and rehabilitation interventions, drawing on a range of psychological models and employing a range of modalities (individual, family and group) adapted and tailored to the needs of the individual and the context and ongoing evaluation of the outcomes of the intervention.
About us
Brainkind is a charity that aims to improve the lives of peoplewith brain injuries in the UK.Our assessment centres, rehabilitation units and hospitals use expert neurorehabilitation to support people to regain the skills they have lost. We treat people with a range of brain injuries sustained through trauma, illness, substance abuse and more to recover and meet their personal goals.Our employees are incredibly passionate about the jobs they do youll find a strong team spirit across our services and amazing colleagues who always pull together and look out for each other.
Rewards:
A competitive salary of £43,742 - £50,056 DOE dependant on experience (pro rata)
*Golden Hello Bonus of £6000* (Subject to T&C'S)
Plus 5% location allowance
38 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) (pro rata)
QiCN Sponsorship and supervision
Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Excellent training and support
Company Pension
Group life assurance
Eye voucher scheme
Long service and staff awards
Free parking
Nationwide employee staff discounts incl. eating out and shopping
Blue Light Card: provides those in the NHS, emergency services, social care sector and armed forces with discounts online and in-store
All clinical roles have CPD opportunities, and we may support further professional development
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Role:
As a Clinical Psychologist you will work as part of a multi disciplinary team to provide clinical psychology and neuropsychology input to service users with acquired brain injury. You will liaise with internal and external professionals, family members and service users.
Main Responsibilities:
- To provide specialist psychological/neuropsychological assessment of adults with acquired brain injury referred and related services, utilising and interpreting information from a variety of sources including psychological and neuropsychological tests, self report scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews with service users, family members and others involved in the service users care.
- To coordinate the people we support care as appropriate and agreed with your supervisor, in the role of keyworker
- To formulate and implement plans of specialist psychological and/ or neuropsychological intervention to support the neurorehabilitation of adults with acquired brain injury as part of the multi/inter disciplinary team, based on current evidence-based best practice.
- To elicit personal goals from people we support and translate this to specific, measurable, achievable, relevant timed SMART goals with the team.
- To undertake psychological therapeutic and rehabilitation interventions, drawing on a range of psychological models and employing a range of modalities (individual, family and group) adapted and tailored to the needs of the individual and the context and ongoing evaluation of the outcomes of the intervention.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- About you:
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- We're looking for someone with the following skills and qualities:
- Degree in Psychology, accepted by BPS
- Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (or equivalent)
- HCPC registered
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
Brainkind
Address
Brain Rehabilitation Unit
Five Oaks Road
Slinfold
Horsham
West Sussex
RH13 0TP