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Job Summary
Lead Clinical Psychologist Circle Rehabilitation 24 Hours & Permanent Salary: Up to £56,000.00 FTE per year (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)
This is a Part‑time role for 24 hours a week. The role holder will be required to cover a flexible shift pattern.
Responsibilities
* 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.
* 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.
* Provide reflective practice, consultation, and psychological input to support the wellbeing of the wider MDT.
* Deliver teaching, training, and psycho‑education for staff, families, and carers on psychological aspects of rehabilitation and recovery.
* Provide debriefing or staff support following difficult or distressing clinical events.
* Ensure all psychological practice complies with HCPC/BPS standards, safeguarding, and Circle Health Group governance frameworks.
* Lead on audits, research, and service evaluation to monitor quality and embed continuous improvement.
* Maintain accurate and timely documentation and ensure consistent use of outcome measures and EHR systems.
* Advise hospital leadership on psychological risk management, safeguarding, and ethical issues.
* Drive innovation in rehabilitation psychology, piloting and embedding new evidence‑based practices.
* Lead on research and publication, contributing to national and international best practice in neuro‑rehabilitation.
* Develop partnerships with academic institutions to support teaching, research, and workforce development.
About the Organisation
Circle Rehabilitation is part of Circle Health Group, Britain's leading provider of independent healthcare with a nationwide network of hospitals and clinics, performing more complex surgery than any other private healthcare provider in the country.
Benefits
* 25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service
* Private Pension Scheme
* Private Healthcare Scheme for treatment at our hospitals, covering pre‑existing medical conditions
* Friends & Family Hospital Discounts
* Family Friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity, Paternity & 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
Band 8a – Up to £56,000.00 per annum (depending on experience)
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Part‑time, Flexible working
Location: Circle Rehabilitation Birmingham, 25 Pebble Mill Rd, Birmingham B5 7SA
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 neuro‑rehabilitation.
* 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.
Person Specification
* Great communicator at all levels.
* Excellent judgement and decision‑making skills.
* Highly effective problem solver.
* Proactive and driven to succeed.
* Punctual, committed, and reliable.
* Flexible and adaptable.
Health & Safety / Confidentiality
You must maintain knowledge of Health and Safety at Work Act and ensure appropriate measures are taken. In the course of their duties employees will have access to confidential material about patients, members of staff and Circle Health Group. No information of a personal or confidential nature concerning individual members of staff should be divulged to anyone without the proper authority. Failure to observe these rules will be regarded as serious misconduct, which could result in disciplinary action including dismissal.
Equal Opportunities
Circle Health Group is committed to creating a diverse workforce offering inclusive opportunities for all our colleagues. We value people who are selfless, compassionate, committed, collaborative, brave, agile, tenacious and creative.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a DBS check. Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer Details
Circle Health Group
Circle Rehabilitation Birmingham
25 Pebble Mill Rd, Birmingham B5 7SA
Contact
For more information, please visit the Circle Health Group website: https://www.circlehealth.co.uk/
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