To lead the psychology team and to provide a direct psychological service to clients, carrying out assessments of their needs and abilities and using this information to formulate and monitor appropriate programmes and strategies. To support staff engaged in the cognitive, physical communication, functional, social and emotional rehabilitation of adults with acquired brain injury and a range of other neurological conditions. Main duties of the job • To lead and support the psychology team at CRC • To provide a direct psychological service to clients and their families at Neuro Rehabilitation Services, conducting and interpreting a wide range of assessment procedures. • To develop the out-patient service for non-residential clients requiring clinical psychology. • To provide therapeutic support to clients through group work and individual sessions. • To prepare detailed professional reports on client assessment and progress and make recommendations for future provision. • To direct and supervise the clinical work of the clinical staff and students within the centre as appropriate. • To provide training and consultation to colleagues on the cognitive, emotional, social and behavioural implications of acquired brain injury and to devise, implement and monitor strategies to facilitate learning and management of the behaviour of clients. • To conduct analysis of outcomes and participate in service evaluation. • To support the CRC General Manager, Head of Clinical Services,. the Psychology team and members of the multi-disciplinary team, as required. • To advise the CRC General Manager and Head of Clinical Services on the suitability of prospective clients. • To represent the Service at meetings, conferences etc. networking and giving presentations as required. • To keep abreast of developments in the field of brain injury rehabilitation. • To provide supervision to less experienced colleagues in Clinical Psychology. About us QEF is a Surrey based charity committed to providing life-transforming services that enable people with disabilities to increase their independence and achieve their goals in life. We work with over 5,000 disabled children and adults every year with physical or learning disabilities or acquired brain injuries. Whether its gaining new skills to live independently, rehabilitation after a brain injury or stroke, or improving independence through increased mobility and accessible holidays; QEF helps disabled people to fulfil their potential in life. Job responsibilities • To lead and support the psychology team at CRC • To provide a direct psychological service to clients and their families at Neuro Rehabilitation Services, conducting and interpreting a wide range of assessment procedures. • To develop the out-patient service for non-residential clients requiring clinical psychology. • To provide therapeutic support to clients through group work and individual sessions. • To prepare detailed professional reports on client assessment and progress and make recommendations for future provision. • To direct and supervise the clinical work of the clinical staff and students within the centre as appropriate Person Specification Qualifications Essential • Doctorate level training in clinical psychology/ neuro-psychology • Current HCPC registration. Desirable • Professional qualifications and experience in any of the following: • Neuropsychology, counselling, psychotherapy, or behaviour management. • Further training/ Qualification relevant to Neuro-rehabilitation. Experience Essential • Experience with Adult Neurologically impaired adults. • Experience of management at least at team/middle management level. • Working with carers. • Experience working with people with cognitive impairments. • Experienced in the use of neuropsychological assessment to inform care planning. • Experience working with clients whose behaviour challenges. • Experience delivering supervision. • Experience working with people who have an acquired brain injury / in a neuro-rehab setting. Desirable • Experience delivering mindfulness based interventions. • Experience facilitating psycho-education or psychological therapy groups. • Experience working with families. • Experience working with staff teams in a residential setting. Knowledge and skills Essential • Able to manage workload independently and work as part of a multi-disciplinary team. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. • Competent in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook. • Good decision making and problem solving skills. • Excellent clinical skills • High level knowledge of the theory and practice of at least two specialised psychological therapies. • Ability to manage a small team of Psychologists • Networking abilities within the profession • Skills in providing consultation to other professional and nonprofessional groups. • The ability to use and interpret specialist psychological and neuro-psychological assessment materials. • Quality assurance • Knowledge of current theoretical models and skills in working with people whose behaviour challenges. • Evidence of continuing professional development as recommended by the BPS. • Doctoral level knowledge of research methodology, research design and complex, multivariate data analysis as practised within the clinical fields of psychology. • Ability to contain, explore and formulate an understanding of high levels of distress both directly with patients and indirectly consultation with other staff. Desirable • Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies with individuals with acquired brain injury. • Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group. • Able to reflect on how ones own issues of difference and diversity influence decision making in clinical practice. • Service development.