Job summary Due to the expansion of Brainkind's Award-Winning Brain Injury Linkworker (BIL) Service, we are delighted to advertise for a principal psychologist to join our team. The BIL neurorehabilitation service is provided in seven prison and probation establishments across England and Wales and is currently expanding to work in the Northwest of England. This is a remote working position with travel to services as required. The post holder will have clinical and research responsibilities, primarily supervising our linkworkers and supporting the wider team to develop the service. The role is supervised by the consultant clinical neuropsychologist and works closely with the BIL project manager to ensure the safe and effective delivery of the service. It is located in Policy and Social Change Team as Brainkind, which is committed to making sure brain injury rehabilitation is accessible to all. For an insight into our service see: this link. Please note Brainkind was formally The Disabilities Trust. Main duties of the job MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: To ensure the development of high quality, innovative, and evidence based neuropsychological rehabilitation practice within Brainkind. To support the Service Manager/Registered Manager/Regional Manager in all aspects of managing the service. To externally represent and promote Brainkinds approach to psychology. To work with the service and regional managers to strategically promote appropriate referrals to the service, with development of clinical governance in line with Brainkind policies and directives. About us 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 about the jobs they do youll find a strong team spirit across our services and amazing colleagues who always pull together and look out for each other. REWARDS: You can look forward to excellent benefits, including handy discounts on many brands and services. A competitive rate of up to up to £62,215- £72,293 DOE FTE 33 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays (pro-rata) Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Excellent training and support Group life assurance Eye voucher scheme Company Pension Long service and staff awards Free parking (if applicable) Blue Light Card: provides those in the NHS, emergency services, social care sector and armed forces with discounts online and in-store This position is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check and Prison clearance. Please contact Elizabeth.Donnachiebrainkind.org or annmarie.burnsbrainkind.org for an opportunity to discuss this role, as stated above we are open to part-time applicants or job shares. Date posted 17 February 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience £62,215 - £72,293 per annum DOE FTE Contract Fixed term Duration 18 months Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working Reference number B0462-25-0015 Job locations Brainkind 32 Market Place Burgess Hill West Sussex RH15 9NP Job description Job responsibilities MAIN PURPOSE: To work as a key member of the Brain Injury Linkworker Service clinical team, providing clinical psychology and neuropsychological supervision to the Brain Injury Linkworkers, who deliver neurorehabilitation to people in prison and on probation. To be involved in maintaining and developing service delivery protocols. To assist in the ongoing evaluation of the service and any other relevant research projects. To provide specialist neuropsychological expertise and oversight to all aspects of the service. To provide Brain Injury Awareness training to people working across the criminal justice system, adapting training resources as required. To be involved in promotion of the service presenting at events and conferences. To write articles for publication and develop new research ideas. To support the consultant clinical neuropsychologist and project manager in the development of new BIL services. To provide strategic, professional leadership to the multi/inter disciplinary team within the Social Change and Policy Team, Brainkind, ensuring the planning and development of a systematic response to service need. To interpret professional policies, ensuring that the services operate at the highest level of quality and current best practice. Research and development will be a major responsibility as will taking a major role in the development and implementation of policy for the service system as a whole. To provide clinical services at a high level of expertise, supporting and advising colleagues on all issues concerned with neuropsychological clinical practice and providing expert clinical consultation and professional guidance to clinical neuropsychologists, clinical psychologists and other clinicians within Brainkind. To provide clinical leadership and direction for the Brain Injury Linkworker service. Job description Job responsibilities MAIN PURPOSE: To work as a key member of the Brain Injury Linkworker Service clinical team, providing clinical psychology and neuropsychological supervision to the Brain Injury Linkworkers, who deliver neurorehabilitation to people in prison and on probation. To be involved in maintaining and developing service delivery protocols. To assist in the ongoing evaluation of the service and any other relevant research projects. To provide specialist neuropsychological expertise and oversight to all aspects of the service. To provide Brain Injury Awareness training to people working across the criminal justice system, adapting training resources as required. To be involved in promotion of the service presenting at events and conferences. To write articles for publication and develop new research ideas. To support the consultant clinical neuropsychologist and project manager in the development of new BIL services. To provide strategic, professional leadership to the multi/inter disciplinary team within the Social Change and Policy Team, Brainkind, ensuring the planning and development of a systematic response to service need. To interpret professional policies, ensuring that the services operate at the highest level of quality and current best practice. Research and development will be a major responsibility as will taking a major role in the development and implementation of policy for the service system as a whole. To provide clinical services at a high level of expertise, supporting and advising colleagues on all issues concerned with neuropsychological clinical practice and providing expert clinical consultation and professional guidance to clinical neuropsychologists, clinical psychologists and other clinicians within Brainkind. To provide clinical leadership and direction for the Brain Injury Linkworker service. Person Specification Qualifications Essential ABOUT YOU: Good honours degree in Psychology i.e. 2 ii or above. Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (BPS accredited) or its equivalent to meet requirements to register as a practitioner psychologist with the HCPC Registered Practitioner Psychologist with HCPC. Post Graduate training in Neuropsychology through an accredited route for the QiCN (e.g. PG Dip). Experience of working as a qualified clinical psychologist including substantial experience as a highly specialist/ senior clinical psychologist within a neuropsychology setting Significant, evidenced experience of Brain Injury Rehabilitation, including clinical responsibility for challenging behaviour cases. Substantial experience and skills in managing qualified clinical psychologists and other clinical staff. Person Specification Qualifications Essential ABOUT YOU: Good honours degree in Psychology i.e. 2 ii or above. Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (BPS accredited) or its equivalent to meet requirements to register as a practitioner psychologist with the HCPC Registered Practitioner Psychologist with HCPC. Post Graduate training in Neuropsychology through an accredited route for the QiCN (e.g. PG Dip). Experience of working as a qualified clinical psychologist including substantial experience as a highly specialist/ senior clinical psychologist within a neuropsychology setting Significant, evidenced experience of Brain Injury Rehabilitation, including clinical responsibility for challenging behaviour cases. Substantial experience and skills in managing qualified clinical psychologists and other clinical staff. 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 Brainkind Address Brainkind 32 Market Place Burgess Hill West Sussex RH15 9NP Employer's website https://brainkind.org/ (Opens in a new tab)