Overview
Salary: Up to £56,000.00 FTE per year (depending on level of experience, training and qualification).
We have an opportunity for a Lead Clinical Psychologist to join the Psychology department. This is a part‑time role for 24 hours a week with a flexible shift pattern.
Main duties of the job
* 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, and 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 & clinics.
Circle Health Group offers competitive salaries and a wide range of benefits, including:
* 25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service
* 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 discounts and rewards
* Resources to support wellbeing
* Employee recognition programmes
* Industry leading training and development opportunities
Job responsibilities
WHO ARE WE
We are Circle Health Group.
We are the number one independent provider of hospital services in this country, with more than 50 hospitals, 6000 specialists and 2 million patient visits each year.
We offer high quality, safe, accessible and affordable healthcare and strive to be the most innovative and patient‑focused healthcare organisation.
WHO ARE YOU
You are a senior clinical psychologist with advanced expertise in neuropsychology, rehabilitation, and physical health. You are passionate about leading psychological services that place patients and families at the heart of care. You provide visible clinical leadership, building a culture of safety, compassion, and innovation. You are a role model for professional excellence, developing others while ensuring the highest standards of governance. You influence service development and strategy at site and organisational level.
WHAT DO YOU DO
Clinical Leadership and Strategy
* 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, and 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.
Clinical Assessment and Intervention
* 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.
Teamwork and Staff Support
* Lead and nurture a team of psychologists, trainees, and assistants, ensuring supervision, appraisal, and development.
* Provide reflective practice, consultation, and psychological input to support the wellbeing of the wider MDT.
* Deliver teaching, training, and psychoeducation for staff, families, and carers on psychological aspects of rehabilitation and recovery.
* Provide debriefing or staff support following difficult or distressing clinical events.
Governance, Quality, and Risk Management
* Ensure all psychological practice complies with HCPC/BPS standards, safeguarding, and Circle Health Group governance frameworks.
* Lead audits, research, and service evaluation to monitor quality and embed continuous improvement.
* Maintain accurate documentation and ensure consistent use of outcome measures and EHR systems.
* Advise hospital leadership on psychological risk management, safeguarding, and ethical issues.
Service Development and Research
* Drive innovation in rehabilitation psychology, piloting and embedding new evidence‑based practices.
* Lead on research and publication, contributing to best practice in neurorehabilitation.
* Contribute to growth and reputation of the service, working with consultants and external partners to shape clinical pathways.
* Develop partnerships with academic institutions to support teaching, research, and workforce development.
What do you have
* 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
* Postdoctoral training in Clinical Neuropsychology (QiCN or equivalent).
* Experience in inpatient or residential neurorehabilitation.
* 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.
What sort of person are you
* You are a great communicator with different people at different levels.
* You are an excellent judge and decision maker.
* You are a highly effective problem solver.
* You are proactive and driven to succeed.
* You are punctual, committed and reliable.
* You are flexible and adaptable.
What else?
* This is intended as an outline of the general areas of activity. This is not exhaustive and may change due to future changes and developments.
* You have to maintain your knowledge and conduct duties responsibly with the guidance of the Health & Safety at Work Act.
* You treat all patient information as confidential and would only breach confidence if you felt that a patient or staff member was at risk of harm.
Health & Safety / Confidentiality
You must maintain knowledge of Health and Safety at Work Act and ensure appropriate measures for staff, visitors and contractors.
In the course of duties, employees will have access to confidential material about patients and staff. Do not divulge identifiable patient information except to authorised persons directly involved in care or treatment. Violations may lead to disciplinary action.
This job description is an outline of general activities and may be subject to alteration.
Opportunities with Circle Health Group
Circle Health Group is committed to a diverse workforce offering inclusive opportunities for all colleagues. Our diversity definition goes beyond protected characteristics to welcome candidates with diverse experiences, backgrounds, identities or expressions, skills, work styles and more.
We are passionate about an environment where our people can thrive, grow and develop professionally and personally. Our values are selfless, compassionate, committed, collaborative, brave, agile, tenacious and creative, and are central to our purpose and culture.
Person Specification
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.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a submission for Disclosure to the DBS will be required to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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