Clinical Psychologist - Broadbridge Heath/Horsham/Slinfold *Golden Hello Bonus of £6000*

The Disabilities Trust; Horsham; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A charity service is seeking a Clinical Psychologist in Horsham to join a multidisciplinary team delivering neurobehavioural rehabilitation to individuals with acquired brain injuries. This role offers opportunities for professional development, competitive salary, and flexible hours, ideal for passionate candidates focused on making a difference in rehabilitation.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Golden Hello Bonus

38 days annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Company Pension

Long service and staff awards

Nationwide employee discounts

Free parking

Qualifications

• Degree accepted by BPS.
• HCPC registered.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychological assessment and intervention for adults with acquired brain injuries.
• Coordinate care plans and liaise with multidisciplinary teams.
• Develop SMART goals based on individual needs.

Skills

Assessment Skills

Intervention Techniques

Team Collaboration

Education

Degree in Psychology

Doctorate in Clinical Psychology

Job description

Clinical Psychologist Horsham Salary: £43,742 - £50,056 DOE plus 5% location allowance *Golden Hello Bonus of £6000* (Subject to T&C'S) Hours: Flexible working hours

Kerwin Court delivers specialist neurobehavioural rehabilitation to adults with acquired brain injury. You would be working as part of a multidisciplinary team with rehabilitation support workers, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, speech and language therapists, clinical psychologists, neuropsychologists, and therapy assistants. The role offers training and development opportunities and is an excellent opportunity for those interested in careers in rehabilitation or clinical roles.

Set in attractive landscaped gardens, Kerwin Court has a bright, modern, and spacious environment superbly equipped for neurobehavioural rehabilitation. This includes physiotherapy gyms, occupational therapy kitchens, a games room, and a large garden with allotment, amongst other amenities. There are 16 ensuite rooms, two flats, and five bungalows for the people we support to increase their independence.

Why join us?

Brainkind is a charity that aims to improve the lives of people with brain injuries in the UK. Our assessment centres, rehabilitation units, and hospitals use expert neurorehabilitation to support people to regain the skills they have lost. We treat people with a range of brain injuries – sustained through trauma, illness, substance abuse, and more – to recover and meet their personal goals.

Our employees are incredibly passionate about the jobs they do – you’ll find a strong team spirit across our services and amazing colleagues who always pull together and look out for each other.

The Role:

As a Clinical Psychologist, you will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide clinical psychology and neuropsychology input to service users with acquired brain injury. You will liaise with internal and external professionals, family members, and service users.

Main Responsibilities:

1. To provide specialist psychological/neuropsychological assessment of adults with acquired brain injury referred and related services, utilising and interpreting information from a variety of sources including psychological and neuropsychological tests, self-report scales, direct and indirect structured observations, and semi-structured interviews with service users, family members, and others involved in the service user’s care.
2. To coordinate the people we support care as appropriate and agreed with your supervisor, in the role of keyworker.
3. To formulate and implement plans of specialist psychological and/or neuropsychological intervention to support the neurorehabilitation of adults with acquired brain injury as part of the multidisciplinary team, based on current evidence-based best practice.
4. To elicit personal goals from people we support and translate this to specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART) goals with the team.
5. To undertake psychological therapeutic and rehabilitation interventions, drawing on a range of psychological models and employing a range of modalities (individual, family, and group) adapted and tailored to the needs of the individual, with ongoing evaluation of intervention outcomes.

About you:

• Degree in Psychology, accepted by BPS
• Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (or equivalent)
• HCPC registered

Rewards:

• A competitive salary of £43,742 - £50,056 DOE depending on experience (pro rata)
• *Golden Hello Bonus of £6000* (Subject to T&C'S)
• Plus 5% location allowance
• 38 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) (pro rata)
• QiCN Sponsorship and supervision
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Excellent training and support
• Company Pension
• Group life assurance
• Eye voucher scheme
• Long service and staff awards
• Free parking
• Nationwide employee staff discounts including eating out and shopping
• Blue Light Card: provides discounts online and in-store for NHS, emergency services, social care, and armed forces personnel

All clinical roles have CPD opportunities, and we may support further professional development. We will consider applications from candidates requiring sponsorship. We also prioritize employee wellbeing and support, ensuring you receive the necessary training and learning opportunities to achieve your goals. To join our friendly team, please click the Apply Now Button.

*All successful candidates are subject to compliance checks including DBS checks. Brainkind is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion.*