Neuro Psychologist

Inspire Neurocare; Worcester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Worcester is seeking an experienced Neuropsychologist to deliver assessments and interventions for adults with neurological conditions. The role involves leading a multidisciplinary team and shaping Neuropsychological care, offering a competitive pay structure, wellbeing support, and a collaborative environment. Ideal for professionals committed to making a difference in residents' lives.

Benefits

Competitive pay structure

Wellbeing support

28 days holiday

Quality bonus scheme

Access to training opportunities

Free onsite parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in a clinical setting focused on Neuropsychology.
• Understanding of statutory duties in social care.
• Experience with complex neurological conditions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and develop complex Neuropsychological assessments and evaluations.
• Provide expert neuro-psychological advice and support.
• Supervise and guide Assistant Psychologist and Therapy team.

Skills

Neuropsychological assessments

Communication skills

Compassionate care

Team leadership

Education

Degree in Clinical Psychology or Neuropsychology

Job description

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If you’re an experienced Neuropsychologist who's looking for something more: more time, more opportunities and more reward, choose a career with Inspire Neurocare.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Neuropsychologist to join our team at our home in Worcester.

Our vision is to ensure that our residents will always feel at the heart of what we do and to exceed the expectations all stakeholders. We will be acknowledged as the best provider of Neurological care and inspire the best people to come and work with us be excellent and never want to leave.

Working with the Therapy team, the Neuropsychologist will be responsible for the delivery of Psychological and Neuropsychological assessments and interventions to adults with acquired brain injury and progressive neurological conditions. You will be leading the multidisciplinary Inspire Neurocare team, under the supervision of the Clinical Lead to ensure the systematic provision of a high-quality specialist Neuro-psychology service to residents,

This role is ideal for a established and specialist Neuropsychologist or a Clinical Psychologist with a strong knowledge of Neurological practices that can assess, evaluate, diagnose and treat residents with Neurological injuries or disorders.

This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of Neuropsychological care within an innovative and forward-thinking environment where we recognise that everyone is different and people's rehabilitation goals and measure of success are different too. If you're as committed to our cause as much as we are then we would to hear from you.

Benefits for you:

• Enjoy a competitive pay structure and a suite of benefits to support your professional and personal wellbeing.
• Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance.
• 28 days holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays)
• Quality bonus scheme linked to CQC rating
• A supportive and collaborative working environment
• Access to a range of training opportunities to help both you and the service flourish
• Free onsite parking available
• Unlimited Refer a Friend Bonus - up to £750 per referral - t&cs apply*
• Employee Assistance Programme, occupational health support and wellbeing services

What you'll be doing:

• You will conduct and develop a range of complex Neuropsychological assessments and evaluations, implement relevant interventions and develop rehabilitation programmes of residents that have brain, stroke and spinal cord injuries, complex neurological disorders and progressive neurological conditions.
• You will be required to use your skills communicate sensitive and sometimes challenging information to residents, their relatives, their support workers/carers and friends ensuring that you manage adverse reactions safely.
• You will give expert neuro-psychological advice and support to other professionals, helping with residents' diagnoses and treatment plans, so you can make informed decisions that consider complex factors.
• You will be required to undertake risk assessments relating to cognition and behaviour and devise guidelines and management plans for the rest of the team to follow.
• You will be responsible for providing regular guidance, supervision and support for the Assistant Psychologist and other members of the Therapy team who will also be providing psychologically based treatments to residents.

Could you be part of our team?

For this role, you'll have:

• A recognised degree in Clinical Psychology, Neuropsychology or a related field.
• Extensive, demonstrable experience working in a Clinical setting preferably with a focus on Neuropsychology.
• Strong experience in working with individuals who have complex, specialist needs that require regular review.
• Have an understanding of the statutory duties of local government in social care.
• Experience working with individuals with acquired or traumatic brain injuries and have an understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with neurological problems is preferred.
• A compassionate nature and commitment to make a real difference to the lives of our residents..
• Excellent communications skills, a great attitude to teamwork and a desire to lead on person centred resident care.

If this sounds like you and you’re looking for a fulfilling role that makes a genuine impact in the lives of others, this rewarding career is for you.

Join us at Worcester’s most stunning care service

Our bespoke Neurocare and Rehabilitation services are provided in an elegant home-from-home environment, and are designed around the needs and goals of each person. We do not place a limit on the possibility of recovery; we understand that every person is different.

Our specialist service in Worcester is a stylish, modern environment which opened in 2020. In a quiet residential location, it is surrounded by peaceful gardens and pathways. Up to 43 people enjoy spacious ensuite rooms, comfortable shared lounge and dining areas, sleek glass balconies looking onto the Brook, and a state-of-the-art physiotherapy gym.

As residents and family members tell us, it has everything that would be on your wish list for a perfect environment for recovery, and it’s a great place to work.