Clinical Psychologist/Neuropsychologist

This is a self-employed associate role as a clinical neuropsychologist in a community neurorehabilitation service. The work centres on neuropsychological assessment and rehabilitation for people with acquired brain injury and neurological conditions, delivered in clients' homes or clinic rooms, with a caseload managed alongside an interdisciplinary team. Hours and pay follow each client's individual funding package, so the post suits a part-time NHS clinician wanting extra cases. Applicants need HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist and eligibility for, or work towards, the BPS Register of Neuropsychologists.

What the job involves

• Independently manage a caseload of complex neurological rehabilitation clients
• Conduct neuropsychological and structured cognitive assessments in homes and clinics using appropriate psychometric tools
• Deliver neuropsychological rehabilitation to clients in the community
• Interpret complex clinical data for diagnosis and prognosis
• Provide detailed written reports and feedback to clients, families and referrers
• Liaise with case managers, legal teams, insurers and external agencies
• Take part in MDT meetings and collaborative care planning
• Deliver sensitive information such as prognosis with compassion
• Complete risk assessments and put appropriate safety measures in place
• Educate clients, families and care teams on needs and strategies
• Write comprehensive goal plans alongside the MDT
• Use outcome measures to evaluate and guide intervention

What's required Qualifications

• Doctorate in Clinical Psychology or equivalent, accredited by the BPS and recognised by the HCPC
• Eligibility for the BPS Register of Neuropsychologists or working towards it
• Evidence of CPD in line with HCPC and BPS requirements

Registration & licences

• HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist
• Registration as a sole trader with HMRC

Experience

• Experience of working with adults with neurological conditions during training or equivalent
• Experience of delivering psychological interventions for medical or neurological conditions
• Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team

Skills & knowledge

• Understanding of psychological models and interventions applicable to neurorehabilitation
• Ability to carry out structured cognitive assessments and clinical formulations with supervision
• High level of verbal and written communication
• Awareness of safeguarding, consent and capacity legislation

Checks & eligibility

• DBS certificate
• Full UK driving licence with access to a car for business purposes

Other

• Own professional indemnity insurance and ICO registration

Nice to have

• Pre or postgraduate qualification or training in clinical neuropsychology, such as a PGDip or MSc
• BPS registration as a Chartered Psychologist
• Completed CPD in neuropsychological assessment or rehabilitation
• Familiarity with litigation processes in personal injury or clinical negligence
• Understanding of NHS and/or private rehabilitation service delivery models
• Experience working in the private healthcare sector
• Experience working in community settings and/or home visits

What's offered

• Regular clinical supervision from a senior Clinical Neuropsychologist
• Support for career development in neuropsychology
• Working base at home with hours set by client caseload
• Paid travel time at half the clinical rate, plus mileage at 45p per mile
• Support from Totus Directors and an interdisciplinary team