Job Title: Principal Clinical Psychologist
Location: Birmingham
Type: Permanent
Hours: Flexible working hours available
Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 per annum
An exceptional opportunity has emerged for a seasoned and certified Principal Psychologist in neurorehabilitation to join our client's team in Birmingham and make a profound impact on the lives of individuals living with acquired brain injuries (ABI).
They are in search of a Principal Clinical Psychologist adept at ensuring the delivery and advancement of top-tier, inventive, and evidence-based neuropsychological rehabilitation practices.
Why Choose Our Client?
They are a charitable organisation dedicated to enhancing the lives of individuals with brain injuries throughout the UK. Their assessment centres, rehabilitation units, and hospitals utilise expert neurorehabilitation to aid individuals in reclaiming lost skills. They cater to a diverse range of brain injuries – whether from trauma, illness, substance abuse, or other causes – facilitating recovery and the achievement of personal goals. Their team is deeply passionate about their roles; within their services, you'll find a robust team spirit and remarkable colleagues who consistently collaborate and support one another.
The Role:
Our client seeks a Principal Psychologist who seeks to expand their expertise by contributing to their esteemed service. In this role, you will provide strategic, professional leadership to their multidisciplinary rehabilitation team.
Your duties will encompass:
- Ensuring the provision and advancement of high-calibre, innovative, evidence-based neuropsychological rehabilitation practices.
- Conducting specialised psychological assessments of our service users, employing psychological and neuropsychological tests, self-report scales, structured observations, and interviews; formulating and executing specialised psychological treatment plans for mental health and adjustment difficulties, grounded in a multifaceted psychological comprehension and contemporary evidence-based best practices.
- Providing highly specialised psychological guidance in the multidisciplinary formulation of suitable therapeutic approaches or intervention plans, and overseeing their implementation.
- Undertaking psychologically driven risk assessments and risk management for pertinent service users and providing appropriate guidance to team members.
- Participating in multidisciplinary team meetings focused on the delivery and enhancement of clinical services.
- Supporting Service Managers/Regional Managers in all aspects of service management and reporting to the Consultant Clinical Neuropsychologist.
About You:
What Qualities Are We Seeking?
The ideal candidate will possess a doctorate in clinical psychology (or equivalent) accredited by the BPS. It is imperative that you can collate, analyse, and interpret intricate multi-factorial clinical information, directing team efforts effectively.
They seek an individual with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, capable of addressing complex and emotive subjects. Superior organisational abilities, adept prioritisation of workloads, proficiency in administering and interpreting a range of psychometric tests, and a history of conducting clinical research or audits are essential.
They require a clinical psychologist with experience in neurorehabilitation, a keen interest in neuropsychology, and a drive to further enhance service excellence.
Benefits:
- Salary: £60,000 - £70,000
- 38 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) (pro rata)
- Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Comprehensive training and support
- Group life assurance
- Company Pension
- Eye voucher scheme
- Long service and staff awards
- Free parking
- Nationwide employee staff discounts, including dining and shopping
- Blue Light Card: offering discounts online and in-store for NHS, emergency services, social care sector, and armed forces personnel
- CPD opportunities for all clinical roles, with potential support for further professional development
They welcome applications from candidates requiring sponsorship.
If this role resonates with you, apply now through Sanctuary Personnel.
