Clinical Psychologist/Neuropsychologist

Totus Neurorehabilitation is a growing community neurorehabilitation service providing brain injury rehabilitation and cognitive assessments throughout the South West of England, South Wales, and East Anglia. There are currently three teams - Bristol, Exeter (expanding along the south coast), and East Anglia.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Clinical Psychologist/Neuropsychologist to join our team in Bristol.

Our client base is predominantly individuals who have sustained a traumatic brain injury requiring neurorehabilitation in their own homes. We also receive referrals for individuals diagnosed with stroke, Multiple Sclerosis, and other neurological conditions, offering a cognitive assessment service to aid diagnosis and supporting education and work recommendations.

As the post covers a large geographical area, you will need a full UK driving licence, access to a car for business purposes, and be able to travel long distances for appointments. The role will also involve part time work from home and you will need a confidential space to conduct online sessions and meetings.

Main responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive neuropsychological assessments, capacity assessments and cognitive assessments in the community, clients' homes or outpatient clinics.
• Work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary rehabilitation team (Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists). Develop evidence based treatment plans, including cognitive remediation, mood management and anger management.
• Design and implement individual behaviour modification programmes and positive behavioural support (PBS) plans.
• Deliver psychotherapy to adults with neurological conditions, adapting skills to accommodate cognitive impairments.
• Support and educate families, carers, staff teams and external agencies about acquired brain injury and other neurological conditions.
• Attend and participate in all relevant meetings - departmental, patient reviews and discharge meetings - and liaise with multidisciplinary teams and statutory services.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical records and reports in line with Totus policy and professional guidelines. Summarise complex data and produce concise, clinically relevant reports.
• Comply with all professional and company policies, including Health & Safety, Fire Safety, and confidentiality requirements under ICO guidance.
• Assist in audit and service evaluation activities, present findings to the broader neuroscience community when requested, and contribute to continuous service improvement.
• Engage in professional development: attend BPS/HCPC mandated CPD, seek supervision from senior clinical neuropsychologists, and participate in yearly appraisals.
• Travel extensively for patient home visits, clinic sessions or meetings, using provided travel time for assessment and therapy work.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (or equivalent) accredited by the BPS and recognised by the HCPC.
• HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist.
• Postgraduate qualification or training in Clinical Neuropsychology (e.g., PGDip or MSc) that allows entry onto the Specialist Register of Clinical Neuropsychologists.
• Evidence of ongoing CPD in neuropsychological assessment or rehabilitation, meeting BPS and HCPC requirements.
• BPS registration as a Chartered Psychologist.

Experience

• Experience of working with adults with neurological conditions during clinical psychology training or equivalent.
• Experience delivering psychological interventions relevant to medical or neuro conditions.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary teams (MDT).
• Experience in the private healthcare sector, community settings and/or home visits.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of psychological models, theories and interventions applicable to neurorehabilitation.
• Ability to undertake structured cognitive assessments and produce clinical formulations (with supervision).
• High competence in verbal and written communication, including the ability to summarise complex data in clear, concise reports.
• Capacity to manage a clinical caseload under supervision, prioritising work to meet deadlines.
• Competence in IT systems - Word, Excel, Outlook, internet based tools and cloud based record systems.
• Familiarity with the litigation process in personal injury or clinical negligence contexts and awareness of safeguarding processes.
• Understanding of NHS and private rehabilitation service delivery models and the role of education and training in clinical practice.
• Adaptability to diverse cultural contexts and ability to tailor interventions accordingly.
• Willingness to travel across regions for patient home visits or meetings, possessing a valid driving licence.

Personal Qualities

• Maintain professionalism and compassion in emotionally demanding situations.
• Commitment to team working and reflective practice.
• Emotional resilience when working with trauma, distress or neurocognitive impairments.
• Demonstrated commitment to personal and professional development.
• Flexibility to contribute to team training, supervision or public engagement as needed.
• Understanding of cultural diversity and the ability to adapt interventions accordingly.

Employment Details

Title: Clinical Psychologist (Neuropsychology) - 12 month fixed term to cover maternity, with the possibility of extension to a permanent post.

Grade: Band 7 to 8a.

Location/Base: Bristol - primarily from home, with community and clinic visits.

Salary: £47,810 to £59,000 a year (pro rata), commensurate with experience.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.