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22.06.2025
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Principal Psychologist ***Welcome Bonus £6000***(Subject to T&C'S)
South Wales
Salary: £58,972 - £68,525 DOE - “The salary for this role will be reviewed once the NHS release their 2024/25 Agenda for Change (AfC)”
Hours: Flexible working hours available.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and qualified Principal Psychologist in neurorehabilitation to join us and help change the lives of people living with acquired brain injury (ABI).
We are seeking a Principal Psychologist capable of ensuring the provision and development of high quality, innovative, and evidence-based neuropsychological rehabilitation practice.
Why join us?
Brainkind is a charity that aims to improve the lives of people with brain injuries in the UK.
Our assessment centres, rehabilitation units, and hospitals use expert neurorehabilitation to support people to regain the skills they have lost. We treat people with a range of brain injuries – sustained through trauma, illness, substance abuse, and more – to recover and meet their personal goals.
Our employees are passionate about their work – you’ll find a strong team spirit across our services and colleagues who always support each other.
The Role:
Brainkind is looking for a Principal Psychologist to develop their experience in our highly regarded service at TY Aberdafen, working with individuals with cognitive, physical, and emotional symptoms following severe brain injury.
The rehabilitation is based on a neurobehavioral approach, focusing on enabling service users to function more independently and participate in their previous roles and activities, while developing their lives with dignity and respect.
You will provide strategic leadership to a multidisciplinary team including Assistant Psychologists, Rehabilitation Support Workers, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, and Speech and Language Therapists. Your responsibilities include:
1. Ensuring provision and development of high-quality, innovative, evidence-based neuropsychological rehabilitation practice.
2. Providing specialist psychological assessments using tests, self-report scales, observations, and interviews; formulating and implementing treatment plans for mental health and adjustment difficulties.
3. Offering psychological advice for therapeutic approaches, supervising their implementation, and conducting risk assessments.
4. Participating in multidisciplinary team meetings and supporting service management, reporting to the Consultant Clinical Neuropsychologist.
About you: What are we looking for?
* A doctorate in clinical psychology (or equivalent) accredited by the BPS, with the ability to analyze complex clinical information and lead team efforts.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, capable of handling complex and emotive subjects.
* Strong organizational skills, experience in administering and interpreting psychometric tests, and a history of clinical research or audits.
* Experience in neurorehabilitation, an interest in neuropsychology, and motivation to develop the service further.
Rewards:
* A salary of £58,972 - £68,525 DOE
* £6000 Golden Hello Bonus!
* 38 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
* QiCN Sponsorship
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
* Training and support
* Group life assurance
* Company Pension
* Eye voucher scheme
* Long service and staff awards
* Free parking
* Nationwide discounts
* Blue Light Card discounts
All clinical roles include CPD opportunities. We may support further professional development.
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