Elysium Healthcare seeks a registered psychologist to work 22.5 hours in total between The Dean Neurological Centre and Stanley House, supporting people with neurological, cognitive and behavioural needs. The work centres on psychological assessment, formulation and intervention, alongside groupwork programmes and outcome measurement within multidisciplinary teams. This is a part-time, split-site post in specialist neurological rehabilitation, with training delivery to colleagues. Applicants need HCPC registration, a BPS-accredited doctorate and chartered BPS membership.
What the job involves
- Provide psychological assessments drawing on test data, self-report measures, observation and interviews
- Formulate and deliver psychological treatment plans for neuropsychological and mental health problems
- Implement individual psychological interventions within and across teams
- Develop and manage groupwork programmes and innovative therapeutic approaches
- Ensure appropriate outcome measures are in place
- Maintain high standards of professional practice and ethics under clinical governance
- Work with multidisciplinary teams, sharing psychological knowledge and contributing to treatment planning
- Deliver training and guidance to colleagues on psychologically informed approaches
- Support new initiatives, innovative ways of working and service improvement projects
- Strengthen treatment pathways and continuity of care with internal teams and external agencies
What’s required
Qualifications
- BPS-accredited, HCPC-approved Doctorate in Clinical Psychology or equivalent
- Chartered Member of the British Psychological Society
Registration & licences
- Registered as a Practitioner Psychologist with the HCPC
- Enrolled on the BPS Specialist Register of Clinical Neuropsychologists, or interest in working towards it with support
Experience
- Clinical skills in assessment, formulation and intervention with acquired brain injury or progressive neurological conditions
- Evidence of using objective means to demonstrate outcomes
- Evidence of working independently to set goals within a given period and using supervision effectively
- Track record as an effective team player with evidence of leadership
Skills & knowledge
- Good verbal and written communication
- Evidence of presenting to others, including teaching and training
Checks & eligibility
What’s offered
- 25 days annual leave pro rata, plus birthday off and the option to buy additional leave
- Pension contribution
- Life assurance
- Enhanced maternity package
- Career development and training
- 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion
- Wellbeing support and activities
- Blue Light Card, Ely-Vate rewards platform, subsidised meals and free onsite parking