Clinical Psychologist

Active Neuro; Ashford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading neurorehabilitation provider in the UK seeks an experienced Clinical Psychologist. The role involves ensuring client safety, conducting assessments, and delivering therapeutic interventions within a multidisciplinary team. Candidates must have HCPC registration and experience in neuropsychology. Attractive benefits include 25 days of leave, a pension plan, and support for professional development.

Benefits

25 days plus bank holidays

Birthday off

Active Learning Hub e-learning opportunities

Active Reward App for discounts

Free 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme

Aegon 5% matched pension

Medicash Health Plan access

Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay

Refer a Friend Scheme

Career development support

Qualifications

• HCPC registration is required.
• Significant post-qualification experience in neuropsychology or neurorehabilitation settings.
• Skilled in therapeutic approaches relevant to brain injury like CBT and ACT.
• Confident working autonomously and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Passionate about delivering person-centred care.
• Enhanced DBS required for successful candidates.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of clients through robust safeguarding practices.
• Conduct comprehensive psychological assessments and clinical formulations.
• Deliver evidence-based individual and group therapeutic interventions.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of psychological interventions.
• Provide clinical guidance and supervision to colleagues.
• Maintain compliance with HCPC registration.

Job description

Overview

As our Clinical Psychologist, you will: Ensure the safety and wellbeing of clients by upholding robust safeguarding practices and protecting their human rights at all times. Undertake comprehensive psychological assessments, clinical formulations, and interventions, including specialist neuropsychological assessments, for individuals with acquired brain injury. Deliver evidence-based individual and group therapeutic interventions aimed at reducing psychological distress and improving functional outcomes. Regularly evaluate the effectiveness of psychological interventions to ensure continuous improvement and positive impact on recovery. Provide clinical guidance and supervision to support colleagues in delivering evidence-based psychological interventions. Take proactive responsibility for maintaining security procedures and continuously assessing and managing clinical risks. Maintain registration with the HCPC as a Practitioner Clinical Psychologist, including active engagement in Continuing Professional Development (CPD), and uphold competence in administering psychological and risk assessments. Foster positive, collaborative relationships with colleagues, families, carers, and external visitors, promoting a respectful and inclusive environment.

About you

For this role, you'll need:

• HCPC registration
• Significant post-qualification experience working in neuropsychology or neurorehabilitation settings
• Skilled in a range of therapeutic approaches relevant to brain injury (e.g. CBT, ACT, systemic approaches)
• Confident working autonomously and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary environment
• Passionate about delivering person-centred, values-based care
• Successful candidates will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS

What to look forward to

• 25 days plus bank holidays
• 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 giving discounts and savings on your weekly shop
• 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 £##### by recommending someone you know
• Support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams to develop your career with Active Care Group

About Active Neuro

Job Description Come and join one of the UK's largest independent providers in neuro and mental healthcare. We proudly employ over 4000+ people - no matter what your experience, we have jobs for everyone. Are you an experienced Clinical Psychologist with a passion for neurorehabilitation? Be part of something groundbreaking. Active Neuro the newly launched, specialist division of Active Care Group is at the forefront of redefining neurorehabilitation in the UK and we're looking for a Band 8 level Clinical Psychologist to provide high-quality, evidence-based psychological input as part of our friendly and dedicated multi-disciplinary team. You'll work with individuals with complex neurorehabilitation needs, supporting their psychological recovery and adjustment, and contributing to their wider rehabilitation journey.

About Active Neuro

Active Neuro is redefining specialist care for individuals with acquired and traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, and complex neurological conditions. With significant investment across our services, we are combining clinical excellence, advanced rehabilitation technology, and a 24/7 therapeutic model to create the most advanced neurorehabilitation pathway in the UK. Our approach goes beyond therapy; every interaction is therapy. From rapid pre-admission planning and structured inpatient programmes to coordinated post-discharge support, Active Neuro ensures every stage of the patient journey is consistent, personalised, and outcome focused. At the heart of this model is our comprehensive Multidisciplinary Team (MDT), which includes consultants, nurses, therapists, psychologists, and rehab assistants. This team works together to deliver individualised, goal-driven care, supported by shared outcome measures and real-time insights from our rehabilitation robotics and smart therapy technologies. Our clinicians are empowered to lead change, embed innovation, and ensure rehab is not just delivered, but lived 24 hours a day. Active Neuro proudly supports both NHS ICB-funded and private patients, offering rehabilitation for a broad range of neurological presentations and complexities.