Psychologist

Job Title: Psychologist - Neuro-Rehabilitation & Brain Injury (Full-Time or 3 Days/Week) Location: Cheadle / Stoke-on-Trent Employment Type: Permanent - Full-Time or Part-Time (3 days/week) Salary: Up to £62,500 per annum (pro rata for part-time)

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced HCPC-registered Psychologist to join our growing neuro-rehabilitation and brain injury service in the Cheadle/Stoke area. This is a rewarding opportunity to work with adults with complex neurological conditions, including acquired and traumatic brain injuries, across two specialist inpatient wards (10-bed and 8-bed units).

You will work as part of a dynamic, multidisciplinary team comprising psychiatrists, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, physiotherapists, nurses, and support workers. The role is flexible and open to applicants interested in either full-time (37.5 hours/week) or part-time consultant work (3 days/week).

• Deliver high-quality, evidence-based psychological assessments and interventions to adults with acquired brain injuries and neurocognitive impairments.

• Support patients across two dedicated wards (10-bed and 8-bed) specialising in post-acute neuro-rehabilitation and cognitive support.

• Provide case formulations, behavioural strategies, and risk assessments tailored to individual client needs.

• Contribute to the overall care planning process in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.

• Deliver staff training and reflective practice sessions to support therapeutic consistency and psychological safety across the team.

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with HCPC, BPS, and local clinical governance guidelines.

• Supervise assistant psychologists and contribute to service audits and quality improvement initiatives.

• Essential:

  • Doctorate in Clinical or Counselling Psychology (or equivalent recognised by HCPC).

  • Full HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist.

  • Minimum of 2 years' post-qualification experience, ideally within a neuro-rehabilitation, brain injury, or inpatient mental health setting.

  • Strong knowledge of neuropsychological assessment tools and evidence-based therapeutic models (e.g. CBT, ACT, systemic approaches).

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

• Desirable:

  • Experience delivering psychological interventions in inpatient or community neuro settings.

  • Previous experience supporting individuals with challenging behaviours or cognitive impairments following ABI/TBI.

  • Skills in clinical supervision and/or staff training.

• Competitive salary up to £62,500 (pro rata for part-time).

• Structured CPD support including access to internal and external training events.

• Regular supervision and reflective practice opportunities.

• On-site parking and well-equipped facilities tailored for neuro-rehabilitation care.

• Enhanced annual leave and pension scheme (subject to employer terms).