Assistant Psychologist

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust; Burnley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a hardworking individual for a Clinical Neuropsychologist Assistant role at the Rakehead Rehabilitation Centre. The position involves supporting the neuropsychology service by assisting qualified professionals, conducting assessments, and managing treatment programmes. Ideal candidates are motivated, possess knowledge of the rehabilitation process, and have experience in healthcare settings. A driving licence is essential due to community work. Join a dedicated team passionate about patient care and rehabilitation.

Benefits

Intensive induction programme

Ongoing support and training

Friendly team environment

Qualifications

• Experience working in a healthcare setting is desirable.
• Full driving licence and access to a car is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist the qualified Clinical Neuropsychologist in providing a Clinical Neuropsychology Service.
• Conduct assessment and organize treatment programmes.
• Maintenance of databases and conducting follow-up assessments.

Skills

Motivated and positive attitude

Understanding of rehabilitation processes

Interdisciplinary team working

Experience in healthcare setting

Job description

Overview

Rakehead Rehabilitation Centre is a 17 bedded unit providing specialist neurorehabilitation for people with complex needs following a neurological event / diagnosis e.g. Acquired Brain Injury or spinal injury. The service also includes Rakehead Community Neurorehabilitation Team (RCNT), which provides a service to patients across East Lancashire. The post is split across both the inpatient and community teams. We are looking for a team player to help us build on our achievements and to ensure that we respond to the challenges of people with complex rehabilitation needs. Our patients present with a combination of physical, psychological and cognitive impairments requiring the support of a dedicated MDT committed to supporting them to achieve their optimum level of independence. Whilst experience in this area is desirable, we are looking for a candidate who is enthusiastic about working in this specialist area.

Key responsibilities

• Assist the qualified Clinical Neuropsychologist at Rakehead Rehabilitation Centre (RRC) / Rakehead Community Neurorehabilitation Team (RCNT) to provide a high quality, effective Clinical Neuropsychology Service.
• Assessment and formulation of need, organisation, and delivery of components of individual and group treatment programmes.
• Audit, service evaluation, maintenance of databases, conducting triage and follow‑up assessments, development of self‑help materials for patients.
• Administration and scoring of psychometric questionnaires and standardised cognitive assessments all under supervision appropriate to band level.

Requirements

• Motivated, positive person with previous experience of working in a healthcare setting.
• Understanding of the Rehabilitation process, management of complex neurological conditions, and challenging behaviour.
• Committed to inter‑disciplinary team working and the empowerment of individuals.
• Full driving licence and access to a car (essential for working in a community setting).
• Enthusiastic about working in this specialist area; experience desirable.

Benefits

As a member of the Rakehead team, you will receive an intensive induction programme followed by ongoing support and training to meet your needs. Finally, you will be working with a warm and friendly team who are passionate about working in this very specialised area.

How to apply

If you are interested, please contact Alison Roberts, Service Lead Neuro‑rehabilitation Services on 01282 804824 or David Baker, Principal Clinical Neuropsychologist on 01282 804823 for more information or to arrange an informal visit/discussion.

Contact details:

• Alison Roberts — Service Lead Neurorehabilitation Services — Email: [e-mail] — Tel: [phone]
• David Baker — Principal Neuropsychologist — Email: [e-mail] — Tel: [phone]