Clinical Psychologist

NHS; Hothfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading neurorehabilitation provider in Hothfield is seeking an experienced Clinical Psychologist to deliver high-quality psychological care as part of a multidisciplinary team. This role involves comprehensive assessments, evidence-based interventions, and collaboration with clients having complex neurorehabilitation needs. Competitive salary and benefits included.

Benefits

Birthday off

Employee Assistance Programme

Aegon 5% matched pension

Medicash Health Plan

Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay

Refer a Friend Scheme

Qualifications

• Significant post-qualification experience working in neuropsychology or neurorehabilitation settings.
• Skilled in a range of therapeutic approaches relevant to brain injury.
• Confident working autonomously and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and wellbeing of clients through safeguarding practices.
• Undertake comprehensive psychological assessments and interventions.
• Deliver evidence-based therapeutic interventions.
• Provide clinical guidance and supervision to colleagues.
• Maintain HCPC registration and engage in CPD.

Skills

Experience in neuropsychology

Therapeutic approaches (e.g., CBT, ACT)

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

HCPC registration

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 ground-breaking. 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 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.

Main duties of the job

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 hours - 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 funded and private clients, offering rehabilitation for a broad range of neurological presentations and complexities.

We're setting a new benchmark for rehabilitation outcomes, client experience, and clinical excellence. If you want to be a part of this exciting journey, apply now!

About us

Active Care Group are a pioneering national provider of complex care services, delivering pathways and better outcomes for people. We have a collaborative and holistic approach to care underpinned by proven clinical and therapeutic expertise. We specialise in supporting young people and adults with complex needs to make positive progress and lead happier, more independent lives.

Job responsibilities

The role:

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.

What to look forward to:

• Birthday off
• Join the Active Learning Hub and benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunities
• Benefits Hub 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 £1500 by recommending someone you know
• ……and, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group

Person Specification

Qualifications

• HCPC registration

Experience

• 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.

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.

Employer name

Active Care Group

Address

Hothfield Brain Injury Rehabilitation Centre

Hothfield Brain Injury Rehabilitation Centre