Principal Psychologist - Acquired Brain Injury

Job Description

Currently we have an excellent opportunity for a clinical psychologist to work as part of a multi/inter disciplinary team, providing clinical psychology and neuropsychology input within the neurobehavioural model to service users with acquired brain injury.

You will liaise with internal and external professionals, family members and service users. You will engage in relevant research and advise other professionals as appropriate.

Salary: £46,000 - £53,700 + £6000 welcome bonus!

Position: Clinical Psychologist

Hours: Full Time

Setting: Neurological

Location: Glasgow

Your responsibilities will include

• Providing specialist psychological/neuropsychological assessment of adults with acquired brain injury referred to Brainkind and related services, utilising and interpreting information from a variety of sources including psychological and neuropsychological tests, self report scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews with service users, family members and others involved in the service user's care.
• To coordinate Service User's care as appropriate and agreed with your supervisor, in the role of keyworker/clinical lead.
• To formulate and implement plans of specialist psychological and/ or neuropsychological intervention to support the neurorehabilitation of adults with acquired brain injury as part of the multi/inter disciplinary team, based on current evidence-based best practice.
• To elicit personal goals from service users and translate this to specific, measurable, achievable, relevant timed SMART goals with the team.
• To undertake a range of psychological therapeutic and rehabilitation interventions, drawing on a range of psychological models and employing a range of modalities (individual, family and group) adapted and tailored to the needs of the individual and the context and ongoing evaluation of the outcomes of the intervention.
• To contribute specialist psychological advice to the multi/inter disciplinary formulation, appropriate therapeutic approaches or intervention plans, and be involved in, or oversee specialist psychological aspects of their implementation in collaborations with other staff.

For this role, we're looking for someone who has;

• Professionally registered with HCPC
• Knowledge of relevant legislation in relation to the service user group.

What benefits are on offer

• 38 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) (pro rata)
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Excellent training and support
• Group life assurance
• Company Pension
• Eye voucher scheme
• Long service and staff awards
• Nationwide employee staff discounts incl. eating out and shopping
• Blue Light Card

All clinical roles have CPD opportunities and we may support further professional development.

**Sponsorship can be offered for this role**

What can Athona offer you?

• Experts in the healthcare sector offering a professional and supportive service
• Nationwide vacancies available in the NHS, Charities, Social Enterprises and private sector
• Provide support from start to finish, including negotiations on terms and onboarding
• Overseas support for candidates not familiar with the UK
• A supportive team who truly care about your career, taking the time to understand your needs and help you achieve your aspirations
• Support beyond placement, making sure you're happy with your new job and it continues to fulfils your career goals.

Interested? Simply apply above today to enjoy these excellent career prospects and reap the rewards of making a real difference to others, every day.

If you are interested in learning more about this job role or any other opportunities through Athona, get in touch with Lewis on 01277 245909 or drop an email to #####