Job Summary
Totus Neurorehabilitation is a growing community neurorehabilitation service providing brain injury rehabilitation and cognitive assessments across the South West of England, South Wales, and East Anglia. With teams in Bristol, Exeter (expanding), and East Anglia, we seek an enthusiastic Clinical Psychologist/Neuropsychologist to cover East Anglia.
Funding is on a case‑by‑case basis through individual funding packages (e.g., exceptional healthcare funding, CHC funding). The role is part‑time; suitable for practitioners working part‑time in the NHS looking for one or two additional cases per week.
As the post covers a large geographical area, applicants must hold a full UK driving licence, have access to a car for business purposes, and be able to travel long distances for appointments. Travel time is paid at half the clinical rate. The role involves working partly from home and requires a confidential space for online sessions.
This is an Associate position—self‑employed and contracted to the client. Applicants must register as a sole trader with HMRC, provide their own tax returns, indemnity insurance, DBS certificate, and registration with the ICO.
Core Responsibilities
* Provide evidence‑based brain injury rehabilitation and cognitive assessments in community settings, client homes, or outpatient clinics.
* Manage your own caseload within an interdisciplinary team, collaborating with physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech & language therapists, and other health professionals.
* Conduct comprehensive neuropsychological assessments using appropriate psychometric tools.
* Deliver neuropsychological rehabilitation to clients in the community.
* Interpret complex clinical data for diagnosis and prognosis, and provide detailed written reports and feedback to clients, families, and referrers.
* Lead multidisciplinary case formulation and collaborate effectively across services and systems.
* Maintain confidential clinical data securely in line with GDPR and ICO.
* Utilise outcome measures to evaluate and guide intervention.
* Complete risk assessments and ensure appropriate safety measures are in place.
* Provide education to clients, family members, and care teams regarding needs and strategies.
* Participate in MDT meetings, develop and review treatment plans, and support team members through supervision and peer learning.
Working Conditions
* Primarily from home, with required visits to clients’ homes or clinic rooms.
* Driving up to 1.5 hours at a time, often up to 4 hours a day.
* Frequent use of VDU/computer for varying durations.
* Concentrated periods of assessment and interview, sometimes with challenging patients.
Qualifications & Experience
Essential:
* Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology or Clinical Neuropsychology.
* HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist.
* Evidence of continuing professional development in line with HCPC/BPS requirements.
* Experience working with adults with neurological conditions during training or equivalent.
* Experience delivering psychological interventions relevant to medical or neuro conditions.
* Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Desirable:
* Pre‑ or Postgraduate qualification or training in Clinical Neuropsychology (e.g., PGDip or MSc).
* BPS registration as a Chartered Psychologist.
* Completion of relevant CPD in neuropsychological assessment or rehabilitation.
* Experience working in the private healthcare sector.
* Experience working in community settings and/or home visits.
* Familiarity with litigation processes in personal injury or clinical negligence contexts.
* Understanding of NHS and/or private rehabilitation service delivery models.
* Familiarity with digital health platforms and cloud‑based record systems.
* Skills in delivering psycho‑education to families, staff or support networks.
Person Specification
Essential:
* Strong communication, time‑management, and team‑working abilities.
* Commitment to CPD, evidence‑based practice, and service improvement.
* Capacity to work under changing and pressurised clinical timetables and organise clinical work.
* Professionalism and compassion in emotionally demanding situations.
* Willingness to travel across regions if necessary for home visits.
* Access to own transport and valid driving licence.
* Indemnity insurance, valid DBS certificate, and registration with ICO.
Desirable:
* Flexibility to contribute to team training, supervision, or public engagement.
* Understanding of cultural diversity and ability to adapt interventions accordingly.
Legal and Safety
* Health and safety: maintain safe working conditions and report concerns.
* Non‑smoking policy: no smoking in any working environment.
* Equal opportunities: commitment to equal opportunity and support for any concerns.
* Confidentiality: strict adherence to GDPR, ICO guidelines, and avoidance of disclosure of personal data.
* Risk assessments and safeguarding concerns must be reported appropriately.
Additional Information
* Disclosure and Barring Service Check: subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.
* UK Registration: Must hold current UK professional registration.
Employer Details
Totus Neurorehabilitation Ltd
Unit 121229, PO Box 92, Cardiff, Glamorgan, CF11 1NB
Website: https://totusrehab.co.uk/
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