Job Summary
A unique opportunity is now available to work as an assistant psychologist in a well-established multi-disciplinary brain injury team.
The team has a good record in supporting the development of prospective clinical psychologists.
The post holder will have supervision from a clinical psychologist, but will also have the opportunity to work closely with the specialist nurses, family psychotherapist and other members of the wider multi-disciplinary team.
Main duties of the job
The post holder’s work will be in the domains of:
- Helping to manage the patient pathway
- Working clinically with patients and their families
- Assisting with service improvement
They will have opportunities to:
- Perform neuropsychological assessments
- Offer individual treatments under supervision
- Collect, analyse and report data for audit, service evaluation and research.
- Collect and evaluate clinical screening and outcome measures.
- To perform family systemic assessments in the acute and out-patient setting
- To work with challenging behaviour
Person Specification
Shortlisting
Essential
- At least a 2:1 (Hons) in Psychology [ or a Master’s degree in Applied Psychology or a further period of academic study at a commensurate level]
- Entitlement to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society
- Graduate level knowledge of psychological research methodology and statistical analysis.
- Knowledge of psychological assessment and clinical neuropsychology
- An ability to interact with people with neurological impairment and disabilities
- Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team, contributing to effective team functioning.
- An ability to interact effectively with staff from all disciplines
Desirable
- Experience of working with people who have suffered acquired brain injuries
- Postgraduate clinical experience working as an assistant psychologist using standard neuropsychological tests
- Knowledge of family systemic theory and practice
- Experience of support working with patients and families
- A desire to explore a career in clinical psychology
- Experience of software packages for databases or data-analysis
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Closing Date: 23 October 2025
