Business Psychologist

Optima Health; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare services provider in the UK is seeking a Business Psychologist to join their team. This role requires expertise in neurodiversity assessments and will involve producing detailed management reports and working as part of a multidisciplinary team. The position is home-based with occasional travel to conduct workplace needs assessments. Suitable candidates should possess a Master’s degree in psychology and relevant memberships, alongside experience in workplace coaching and training. A competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Health Cash Plan

Pension scheme

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Career progression opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Flu vaccination scheme

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Masters in Psychology / Business psychology required.
• Membership with relevant professional bodies essential.
• At least 2 years of experience in neurodiversity assessments needed.

Responsibilities

• Conduct high-quality neurodiversity assessments.
• Produce management reports with recommendations.
• Work within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Manage complex assessments and meet KPIs.
• Provide risk assessment and management.

Skills

Masters in Psychology / Business psychology

Membership with the British Psychological Society (BPS)

2+ years experience delivering neurodiversity assessments

Knowledge of assistive technology for neurodiversity

Experience of workplace neurodiverse coaching

Experience of delivering training sessions

Education

Masters in Psychology / Business psychology

Tools

Specialist equipment for neurodiversity

Assistive technology

Job description

Job Title: Business Psychologist
Location: Home based- travel where required
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 per annum (pro rata for part time) + mileage
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time, 37.5 hours per week between Monday - Friday 9am 5pm/0830am-1630pm/8am-4pm)

Right to live & work within the UK is required for this role.

About Us

Optima Health are the UK market leader of Occupational Health and Wellbeing services. Our heritage can be traced back to 1947 where we were pioneers in the provision of Occupational Health and have led the way ever since, bringing new and innovative solutions to employers across the UK. We can offer unrivalled clinical expertise and industry leading tailored solutions to our clients. We work with over two thousand businesses, in various industries, and our aim is to improve the health and wellbeing of the UK workforce by supporting healthy high performance in our client organisations, helping them to achieve their full potential through their people.

Role Summary

Due to significant business growth, we are looking for a Business Psychologist with experience working within occupational health to join our nationwide team. You will sit within our MH/MSK and neurodiversity division working as part of a multidisciplinary team. You will be home based with occasional travel to clinics and workplaces to complete workplace needs assessments.

As a Business Psychologist, you will be carrying out various neurodiversity assessments and providing our customers with a detailed management report explaining any strengths and challenges in the workplace along with specific recommendations and advice to ensure employees receive the support they require to contribute to a productive and engaged workforce for our customers.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• To undertake high quality neurodiversity assessments including screening and work place needs assessments.
• To produce a well written management report with clear and unambiguous advice that details appropriate and effective recommendations / adjustments to the employee, management and HR that are of mutual and sustained benefit
• To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team within occupational health to provide integrated care across all of Optima's service provision
• To manage varied and complex assessments in a timely manner and meet all service KPI's
• To provide effective risk assessment and risk management including safeguarding
• To make ongoing contributions to service development to ensure Optima continues to meet the needs of its customers
• To assist in the design and delivery of training within their scope of expertise and take part in CPD both internally and externally

Experience, Skills, and Knowledge Required for the Role

• Masters in Psychology / Business psychology
• Membership with the British Psychological Society (BPS), Association of Business Psychologists (ABP), HCPC or equivalent
• 2 years or over experience delivering neurodiversity assessments (e.g. Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Tourette's)
• Knowledge of assistive technology, specialist equipment and software to support neurodiversity in the workplace.
• Experience of workplace neurodiverse coaching
• Experience of delivering training, group education and awareness sessions

What Can We Offer You

• Competitive salary
• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Buy and sell holiday scheme
• Pension scheme
• Health Cash Plan
• Career progression opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Eye care test vouchers
• Flu vaccination scheme
• Employee discount scheme
• Life assurance
• Professional registrations fees paid
• Clinical Training Academy

Optima Health is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants meeting the minimum criteria for the role will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, gender or gender expression, disability, race or ethnicity, religion or belief or sexual orientation.