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

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare charity in Itchingfield is seeking a Clinical Psychologist to work with individuals who have acquired brain injuries. This role involves conducting psychological assessments, coordinating care, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to facilitate neurorehabilitation. Candidates should possess a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and be HCPC registered. The position offers a competitive salary, training opportunities, and a supportive work environment focused on employee wellbeing and professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Golden Hello Bonus of £6000

38 days annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Company Pension

Long service and staff awards

Free parking

Nationwide employee staff discounts

Qualifications

• HCPC registered.
• Experience with psychological assessment.
• Ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist psychological assessment.
• Coordinate care as a keyworker.
• Formulate and implement intervention plans.

Skills

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Education

Doctorate in Clinical Psychology

Degree in Psychology accepted by BPS

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:

• 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.
• To coordinate the people we support care as appropriate and agreed with your supervisor, in the role of keyworker.
• 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 multi / inter disciplinary team, based on current evidence-based best practice.
• To elicit personal goals from people we support and translate this to specific, measurable, achievable, relevant timed SMART goals with the team.
• 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 and the context and ongoing evaluation of the outcomes of the intervention.

About you

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

Rewards

Rewards :

• A competitive salary of £43,742 - £50,056 DOE dependent 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 incl. eating out and shopping
• Blue Light Card: provides those in the NHS, emergency services, social care sector and armed forces with discounts online and in-store

All clinical roles have CPD opportunities, and we may support further professional development. We will consider applications from candidates who require sponsorship. We also put a big focus on employee wellbeing and support. It matters to us that you feel at your best. Career development is a priority. We will ensure you get all the training and learning opportunities you need 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 are a Disability Confident Employer. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. Brainkind is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive organisation. It’s a place where we recognise, celebrate and live our values which includes offering a range of inclusive employment policies and staff engagement forums to support employees from all backgrounds.