Clinical Psychologist - Neurorehabilitation

Job description

**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 ### Role Overview 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. ### Responsibilities 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 ### Benefits - 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 ### Qualifications & Experience **Essential** - 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 **Desirable** - NHS experience in neurorehab - Prior experience with hydrotherapy, BoTox clinics, or complex dependency rehabilitation - Interest in service development, audit, or staff training **Don’t meet every bullet?** We care about your potential. If you’re enthusiastic and have transferable skills, we want to hear from you! ### How to Apply Apply now directly via the Pulse website. Our specialist recruitment team will review your application and contact you for a follow-up call to discuss next steps. ### Why Work with Pulse - Dedicated support from a trusted health and social care recruitment partner - Access to exclusive locum roles across private, NHS & community services - Responsive service, ongoing support, and competitive rates tailored to your experience - We prioritise flexible and meaningful placements to suit your career goals ### Reasonable Adjustments Pulse is committed to equality, inclusivity, and supporting candidates with protected characteristics. Please let us know if you require adjustments at any stage—during application, interviews, or placement.