Clinical Psychologist - Neurorehabilitation

Clinical Psychologist - Neurorehabilitation

Nottinghamshire

Job Title
Locum Clinical Psychologist (Brain Injury Rehabilitation)

Banding
Suitable for Band 7 / 8a / 8b - depending on experience

Location
Nottingham

Working Hours
Flexible shifts to be discussed; full-time or part-time locum hours available

Salary
Competitive, DOE - suitable for any banding

Are you a compassionate, skilled Clinical Psychologist with neuro-rehabilitation expertise? This locum opportunity offers the chance to join a multidisciplinary, specialist team supporting adults with acquired brain injuries, progressive neurological conditions, and complex cognitive or physical needs. Based in Hucknall, Nottingham, the service provides flexible, person-centred care across three inter-connected units with capacity up to 59 beds, therapy facilities including gym, sensory room, adapted hydrotherapy, and links to specialist services like spasticity/BoTox clinics.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to meaningful patient outcomes, delivering assessments, therapy, and support planning in a highly regarded neuro-rehabilitation setting.

You will:

• Conduct comprehensive psychological assessments, contributing to individualised rehabilitation plans
• Deliver evidence-based interventions (e.g., CBT, neuropsychological rehabilitation) to support cognitive, emotional, and behavioural recovery
• Collaborate with MDT colleagues - OT, physio, nursing, speech & language therapy to deliver holistic care
• Provide staff training, reflective practice sessions, and supervision to psychology assistants
• Support discharge planning and liaise with external partners (e.g., NHS trusts, community services)
• Participate in outcome measurement, service audits, and evidence-based practice initiatives
• Competitive, DOE locum pay suitable for any banding
• Flexible working hours to suit your availability
• On-site specialist facilities: gymnasium, sensory room, hydrotherapy pool, training kitchen
• Opportunities to work across three units catering to high-dependency, neuro-rehab, and low-dependency patients
• MDT environment with clinical supervision and professional development
• Established quality service (rated 'Good' by the CQC)
• Easy access to public transport and free car parking on-site

• HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologist
• Experience working within adult neuropsychology or brain injury rehab settings
• Skilled in psychological assessment, formulation, and intervention
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively in an MDT
• NHS experience in neurorehab
• Prior experience with hydrotherapy, BoTox clinics, or complex dependency rehabilitation
• Interest in service development, audit, or staff training

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