Principal Clinical Psychologist - Birmingham •Golden Hello Bonus of £6000 •

The Disabilities Trust; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity in neurorehabilitation is seeking a Principal Clinical Psychologist in Birmingham. The role involves providing evidence-based neuropsychological rehabilitation, leading a multidisciplinary team, and conducting specialist psychological assessments. The ideal candidate will hold a Doctorate in clinical psychology and possess strong interpersonal skills. This position offers a competitive salary and flexible working hours.

Benefits

38 days annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension scheme

Discount schemes

Training opportunities

Qualifications

• Must be accredited by the BPS.
• Ability to gather, analyse and interpret complex information.
• Interest in neuropsychology.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high-quality neuropsychological rehabilitation practice.
• Conduct specialist psychological assessment and treatment plans.
• Guide the multidisciplinary team in therapeutic approaches.

Skills

Interpersonal and communication skills

Organisational skills

Ability to administer psychometric tests

Experience in neurorehabilitation

Education

Doctorate in clinical psychology (or equivalent)

Job description

Principal Clinical Psychologist

Golden Hello Bonus of £6000.

Location: Birmingham. Salary: £58,972 - £68,525 DOE (subject to change). Hours: Flexible working hours available. The salary for this role will be reviewed once the NHS releases their 2024/25 Agenda for Change (AfC).

Role Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and qualified Principal Psychologist in neurorehabilitation to join Brainkind and help change the lives of people living with acquired brain injury (ABI). 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, with a strong team spirit and supportive colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the provision and development of high‑quality, innovative, evidence‑based neuropsychological rehabilitation practice.
• Provide specialist psychological assessment of service users, using tests, self‑report scales, structured observations and interviews; formulate and implement specialist psychological treatment plans for mental health and adjustment difficulties based on a multi‑factorial psychological understanding and current evidence‑based best practice.
• Contribute highly specialist psychological advice to the multi‑disciplinary formulation of appropriate therapeutic approaches or intervention plans, supervise their implementation, undertake psychologically based risk assessment and risk management for relevant service users, and advise team members appropriately.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings concerned with the delivery and development of clinical services; support Service Managers / Regional Managers in all aspects of managing the service and report to the Consultant Clinical Neuropsychologist.
• Provide strategic, professional leadership to the multi‑disciplinary rehabilitation team at West Heath House.

About you: What we are looking for

• Doctorate in clinical psychology (or equivalent) accredited by the BPS. Must be able to gather, analyse and interpret complex multi‑factorial clinical information and formulate it to effectively direct team working.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to deal with complex and emotive subjects.
• Excellent organisation skills, ability to prioritise workloads, ability to administer and interpret a range of psychometric tests, and a track record of conducting clinical research or audit.
• Experience in neurorehabilitation, interest in neuropsychology, and motivated to develop an excellent service further.

Rewards

• Salary of £58,972 - £68,525 DOE (subject to change).
• 38 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) (pro rata).
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Excellent training and support.
• Group life assurance.
• Company Pension.
• Eye voucher scheme.
• Long service and staff awards.
• Free parking.
• Nationwide employee staff discounts incl. eating out and shopping.
• Blue Light Card: provides NHS, emergency services, social care sector and armed forces staff 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.