Job summary Make a Difference in Lives Impacted by Neurological Conditions Are you passionate about transforming lives and leading a dedicated team of professionals? We are offering a unique and exciting opportunity to lead our psychology team at the forefront of neurological rehabilitation.Join us in our mission to help individuals with acquired brain injuries and neurological conditions regain their independence and quality of life. Your Impact As the Lead Clinical Psychologist, you will Take charge of a dynamic and supportive psychology team, playing a pivotal role in client recovery and rehabilitation. Provide personalized neuropsychological assessments and develop tailored intervention strategies for clients with complex needs, including stroke survivors, those with brain injuries, and spinal cord injuries. Help shape the future of our outpatient services, expanding our reach to non-residential clients in need of clinical psychology support. Offer both group and one-on-one therapeutic support, guiding clients through their rehabilitation journey. Collaborate closely with a multi-disciplinary team to provide holistic care and support, making a real difference in the lives of your clients. Main duties of the job Why This Role? Leadership with Impact Lead a skilled team within a supportive environment that fosters innovation and collaboration. Diverse Clientele: Work with a broad range of neurological conditions, from sub-acute stroke patients to those recovering from brain or spinal cord injuries, in both community and inpatient settings. Professional Growth: Maintain your own caseload while advancing your clinical and leadership skills, with opportunities to engage in ground breaking research, publish your work, and contribute to the wider field of neuropsychology. Visa Sponsorship : Were offering Tier 2 visa sponsorship for the right candidate. What You will Do Lead, support, and mentor the psychology team in delivering high-quality care. Conduct comprehensive neuropsychological assessments to inform care plans and therapeutic interventions. Provide training, consultation, and support to colleagues on the cognitive, emotional, and behavioural aspects of acquired brain injuries. Supervise clinical staff, students, and early-career psychologists, helping them grow under your guidance. Develop reports on client progress, shaping future care pathways. Contribute to service development, research, and continuous improvement initiatives. Seeking a compassionate leader with: HCPC registration Expertise in neuropsychological assessments & neuro-rehabilitation Strong communication & multidisciplinary collaboration skills Experience in supervision/mentorship. About us QEF is a Surrey based charity committed to providing life-transforming services that enable people with disabilities to increase their independence and achieve their goals in life. Benefits 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing with service) Pension and Life Assurance (4 times basic salary) Westfield Healthcare Cash back scheme and shopping discounts Free on-site parking Blue Light Card Range of training opportunities provided to ensure career development. Being part of QEF means Actively participating in learning, development and feedback opportunities. Promoting QEFs Equal Opportunities policy. Being an active team player. Being an ambassador of QEFs Values and Behaviours - Everyone Matters - Everyone Works Together - Everyone Makes a Difference. Disability Confident Employer QEF is proud to be an equal opportunities employer We guarantee to interview all applicants who meet the criteria for a vacancy and to consider each applicant on their ability to do the job Please contact HR if you require any reasonable adjustment(s) for the application process or interview stage on either HRwef.org.uk or on 01372841144 Date posted 28 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £50,952 to £58,972 a year band 8a - 8b depending on experience plus great benefits Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number B0117-24-0142 Job locations Care and Rehabilitation Centre Woodlands Road Leatherhead Surrey KT22 0BN Job description Job responsibilities To lead and support the psychology team at CRC To provide a direct psychological service to clients and their families at Neuro Rehabilitation Services, conducting and interpreting a wide range of assessment procedures. To develop the out-patient service for non-residential clients requiring clinical psychology. To provide therapeutic support to clients through group work and individual sessions. To prepare detailed professional reports on client assessment and progress and make recommendations for future provision. To direct and supervise the clinical work of the clinical staff and students within the centre as appropriate Job description Job responsibilities To lead and support the psychology team at CRC To provide a direct psychological service to clients and their families at Neuro Rehabilitation Services, conducting and interpreting a wide range of assessment procedures. To develop the out-patient service for non-residential clients requiring clinical psychology. To provide therapeutic support to clients through group work and individual sessions. To prepare detailed professional reports on client assessment and progress and make recommendations for future provision. To direct and supervise the clinical work of the clinical staff and students within the centre as appropriate Person Specification Qualifications Essential Doctorate level training in clinical psychology/ neuro-psychology Current HCPC registration. Desirable Professional qualifications and experience in any of the following: Neuropsychology, counselling, psychotherapy, or behaviour management. Further training/ Qualification relevant to Neuro-rehabilitation. Experience Essential Experience with Adult Neurologically impaired adults. Experience of management at least at team/middle management level. Working with carers. Experience working with people with cognitive impairments. Experienced in the use of neuropsychological assessment to inform care planning. Experience working with clients whose behaviour challenges. Experience delivering supervision. Experience working with people who have an acquired brain injury / in a neuro-rehab setting. Desirable Experience delivering mindfulness based interventions. Experience facilitating psycho-education or psychological therapy groups. Experience working with families. Experience working with staff teams in a residential setting. Knowledge and skills Essential Able to manage workload independently and work as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Competent in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook. Good decision making and problem solving skills. Excellent clinical skills High level knowledge of the theory and practice of at least two specialised psychological therapies. Ability to manage a small team of Psychologists Networking abilities within the profession Skills in providing consultation to other professional and nonprofessional groups. The ability to use and interpret specialist psychological and neuro-psychological assessment materials. Quality assurance Knowledge of current theoretical models and skills in working with people whose behaviour challenges. Evidence of continuing professional development as recommended by the BPS. Doctoral level knowledge of research methodology, research design and complex, multivariate data analysis as practised within the clinical fields of psychology. Ability to contain, explore and formulate an understanding of high levels of distress both directly with patients and indirectly consultation with other staff. Desirable Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies with individuals with acquired brain injury. Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group. Able to reflect on how ones own issues of difference and diversity influence decision making in clinical practice. Service development. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Doctorate level training in clinical psychology/ neuro-psychology Current HCPC registration. Desirable Professional qualifications and experience in any of the following: Neuropsychology, counselling, psychotherapy, or behaviour management. Further training/ Qualification relevant to Neuro-rehabilitation. Experience Essential Experience with Adult Neurologically impaired adults. Experience of management at least at team/middle management level. Working with carers. Experience working with people with cognitive impairments. Experienced in the use of neuropsychological assessment to inform care planning. Experience working with clients whose behaviour challenges. Experience delivering supervision. Experience working with people who have an acquired brain injury / in a neuro-rehab setting. Desirable Experience delivering mindfulness based interventions. Experience facilitating psycho-education or psychological therapy groups. Experience working with families. Experience working with staff teams in a residential setting. Knowledge and skills Essential Able to manage workload independently and work as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Competent in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook. Good decision making and problem solving skills. Excellent clinical skills High level knowledge of the theory and practice of at least two specialised psychological therapies. Ability to manage a small team of Psychologists Networking abilities within the profession Skills in providing consultation to other professional and nonprofessional groups. The ability to use and interpret specialist psychological and neuro-psychological assessment materials. Quality assurance Knowledge of current theoretical models and skills in working with people whose behaviour challenges. Evidence of continuing professional development as recommended by the BPS. Doctoral level knowledge of research methodology, research design and complex, multivariate data analysis as practised within the clinical fields of psychology. Ability to contain, explore and formulate an understanding of high levels of distress both directly with patients and indirectly consultation with other staff. Desirable Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies with individuals with acquired brain injury. Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group. Able to reflect on how ones own issues of difference and diversity influence decision making in clinical practice. Service development. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Queen Elizabeth’s Foundation for Disabled People Address Care and Rehabilitation Centre Woodlands Road Leatherhead Surrey KT22 0BN Employer's website https://qef.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)