Job Summary
Lead Clinical Psychologist – 24 hours per week, permanent, salary up to £56,000 per year.
Main Duties
* Provide strategic leadership for psychological services within the Rehabilitation Centre and across relevant pathways.
* Act as the senior clinical psychology lead, ensuring safe, evidence-based, patient‑centred practice.
* Contribute to hospital and corporate service planning, representing psychological services at senior management forums.
* Lead on outcome measurement, performance indicators, and service development initiatives for psychology.
* Deliver expert psychological assessment and intervention for patients with neurological, psychological, and physical health conditions.
* Use advanced knowledge of neuropsychological, cognitive, behavioural, and systemic models to inform treatment.
About Us
Circle Rehabilitation is part of Circle Health Group, Britain’s leading provider of independent healthcare with a nationwide network of hospitals and clinics. We are committed to offering competitive starting salaries and a wide range of employee benefits.
Benefits
* 25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service
* Private Pension Scheme
* Private Healthcare Scheme covering pre‑existing medical conditions
* Friends & Family Hospital Discounts
* Family‑friendly policies, including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
* Non‑contributory life insurance
* Staff engagement hub with access to discounts and extensive rewards and voluntary benefits
* Access to resources, tools and services to support your wellbeing
* Employee recognition programmes
* Industry leading training and development opportunities
Details
* Position: Lead Clinical Psychologist
* Team: Psychology Department, Rehabilitation Centre
* Location: Circle Rehabilitation Birmingham, 25 Pebble Mill Rd, Birmingham B5 7SA
* Band: 8a
* Salary: Up to £56,000 per annum, depending on experience
* Contract: Permanent
* Working pattern: Part‑time, 24 hours per week, flexible shift pattern
* Reference number: E0196‑25‑0074
* Job posted: 8 October 2025
Job Description
WHO ARE WE
* Circle Health Group is the number one independent provider of hospital services in the country, with more than 50 hospitals, 6000 specialists and 2 million patient visits each year.
* We offer high quality, safe, accessible and affordable healthcare.
* We want to be the most innovative and patient focused healthcare organisation.
WHO ARE YOU
* Senior clinical psychologist with advanced expertise in neuropsychology, rehabilitation and physical health.
* Passionate about leading psychological services that place patients and families at the heart of care.
* Provides visible clinical leadership, building a culture of safety, compassion and innovation.
* Role model for professional excellence, developing others while ensuring the highest standards of governance.
* Influences service development and strategy at both site and organisational levels.
WHAT DO YOU DO
* Lead on clinical leadership and strategy across the Rehabilitation Centre.
* Deliver expert assessment and intervention for patients with neurological, psychological and physical health conditions.
* Provide specialist formulations to guide MDT case planning and rehabilitation pathways.
* Support complex cases, providing senior‑level expertise for decision‑making and care planning.
* Lead and nurture a team of psychologists, trainees and assistants, ensuring effective supervision, appraisal and development.
* Deliver teaching, training and psycho‑education for staff, families and carers on psychological aspects of rehabilitation and recovery.
* Ensure all practice complies with HCPC/BPS standards, safeguarding and Group governance frameworks.
* Lead on audits, research and service evaluation to monitor quality and embed continuous improvement.
* Advise hospital leadership on psychological risk management, safeguarding and ethical issues.
* Drive innovation in rehabilitation psychology, piloting and embedding new evidence‑based practices.
Essential Qualifications
* Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (or equivalent) recognised by the HCPC.
* HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist (Clinical).
* Significant post‑qualification experience in neuropsychology, complex rehabilitation, or physical health settings.
* Demonstrated leadership experience in managing psychology services or teams.
* Expertise in neuropsychological assessment, cognitive rehabilitation and therapeutic approaches (e.g., CBT, ACT, systemic).
* Strong knowledge of the psychological impact of neurological conditions, trauma and disability.
* Evidence of service development, audit and research experience.
* Proven ability to influence at senior levels and work effectively within a complex MDT.
Desirable
* Post‑doctoral training in Clinical Neuropsychology (QiCN or equivalent).
* Experience working in inpatient or residential neurorehabilitation.
* Evidence of publications or presentations in rehabilitation psychology.
* Training in specialist models (e.g., EMDR, CAT, family/systemic therapy).
* Experience contributing to corporate‑level service development or strategy.
Health & Safety / Confidentiality
Maintain knowledge of Health & Safety at Work Act, ensuring appropriate measures for staff, visitors and contractors. Handle confidential patient and staff information with strict confidentiality, disclosing only to authorised persons.
Employer Information
Circle Health Group – Circle Rehabilitation Birmingham, 25 Pebble Mill Rd, Birmingham B5 7SA. Website: https://www.circlehealth.co.uk/
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