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We have an exciting opportunity to come and join our Psychology Team as we further expand our therapy service. We are looking for an enthusiastic and innovative part time Clinical Psychologist to take up this important new role within our neuropsychological rehabilitation team. You will be joining an established team consisting of a Consultant Neuropsychologist, a Clinical Psychologist in Neuropsychology and two Assistant Psychologists, and will work closely within a friendly and dynamic interdisciplinary team.

Frenchay Brain Injury Rehabilitation Centre provides an intensive in-patient rehabilitation service to patients with complex needs following traumatic and acquired brain injury. We expanded in 2017 from 29 Level 1 beds to include a further 23 Level 2 neuro-rehabilitation beds for the South West region.

Clinical duties include neuropsychological assessment, cognitive rehabilitation, and approaches for managing challenging behaviour. You will play a key role in the provision of a high quality, evidence-based service. The role will include neuropsychological assessment, planning, implementing and monitoring interdisciplinary rehabilitation plans, working with groups and families. As well as a direct clinical caseload of patients, you will provide advice, training and consultancy to the inter-disciplinary team. Clinical audit, clinical governance and research will also be a component of the post. You will require a specialist knowledge base with experience in neuropsychological approaches and/or rehabilitation, and be able to work autonomously.

You will join a well-established Department of Neuropsychology at Frenchay BIRU.

The post offers a friendly and supportive working environment, and a commitment to ongoing training and professional development. Support will be given to the post-holder to pursue the Division of Neuropsychology Qualification in Clinical Neuropsychology (QICN).

We welcome applications from newly qualified Clinical Psychologists.

For informal enquiries or to arrange an informal visit, please contact Dr Alana Tooze, Consultant Clinical Neuropsychologist, on (phone number removed).

What you'll be working:

This role will be part time, working 15 hours per week.

What you'll be doing:

Complete comprehensive neuropsychological assessment of patients

Assist the MDT in diagnosis, problem formulation and planning of rehabilitation programmes

Carry out evidence-based psychological treatments including cognitive therapy, and mood therapy

Design and implement individual behaviour modification programmes utilising a Positive Behaviour Support approach

Function as a key therapist to ensure active co-ordination and management of the therapeutic programme to achieve the agreed rehabilitation goals

Provide the psychology service as part of an MDT approach and be involved with MDT service developments

Support and educate families and carers about acquired brain injury

Attend and participate in all relevant meetings, e.g., patient reviews and discharge meetings

Ensure all practice complies with BPS and HPC guidelines

Maintain records and clinical notes in line with company policy and BPS guidelines

Provide all relevant reports as required, accurately and in a timely fashion, e.g., case review and discharge reports

Ensure effective and timely communication at all levels (with patients, families, team and external agencies)

Assist the Psychology Team in developing and delivering education and training to the MDT

Take responsibility for own professional and personal development in line with HPC and BPS guidelines, including participating in Performance and Development Reviews, attending all relevant training and clinical supervision

What you'll have:

HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist Postgraduate qualifications in Clinical Psychology or Clinical Neuropsychology are encouraged. Experience in brain injury rehabilitation is desirable The post holder must undertake the mandatory Continuing Professional Development hours specified by the BPS, and must seek and obtain supervision from senior professional colleagues, in order to maintain advanced specialist skills Experience of designing and implementing behaviour programmes is desirable Neuropsychology placement experience within the context of Clinical Psychology training or equivalent Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team (MDT) Successful candidates will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS What to look forward to:

25 days plus bank holidays Birthday off Join the Active Learning Hub and benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunities Active Reward App giving discounts and savings on your weekly shop Free 24 hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme Helpline & App to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer advice A salary sacrifice Aegon 5% matched pension Access to join a Medicash Health Plan for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials like going to the dentist or opticians We recognise outstanding Active Behaviours via the Active Awards programme Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits Refer a Friend Scheme and earn yourself up to GBP1000 by recommending someone you know and, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group