About this role
Job Title Locum Clinical Psychologist (Brain Injury Rehabilitation)
Banding Suitable for Band 7 / 8a / 8b – depending on experience
Location
Nottingham
Working Hours Flexible shifts to be discussed; full-time or part-time locum hours available
Salary
Competitive, DOE – suitable for any banding
Role Overview Are you a compassionate, skilled Clinical Psychologist with neuro-rehabilitation expertise? This locum opportunity offers the chance to join a multidisciplinary, specialist team supporting adults with acquired brain injuries, progressive neurological conditions, and complex cognitive or physical needs. Based in Hucknall, Nottingham, the service provides flexible, person-centred care across three inter-connected units with capacity up to 59 beds, therapy facilities including gym, sensory room, adapted hydrotherapy, and links to specialist services like spasticity/BoTox clinics. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to meaningful patient outcomes, delivering assessments, therapy, and support planning in a highly regarded neuro-rehabilitation setting.
Responsibilities
You will:
- Conduct comprehensive psychological assessments, contributing to individualised rehabilitation plans
- Deliver evidence-based interventions (e.g., CBT, neuropsychological rehabilitation) to support cognitive, emotional, and behavioural recovery
- Collaborate with MDT colleagues—OT, physio, nursing, speech & language therapy—to deliver holistic care
- Provide staff training, reflective practice sessions, and supervision to psychology assistants
- Support discharge planning and liaise with external partners (e.g., NHS trusts, community services)
- Participate in outcome measurement, service audits, and evidence-based practice initiatives
Benefits
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Competitive, DOE locum pay suitable for any banding
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Flexible working hours to suit your availability
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On-site specialist facilities: gymnasium, sensory room, hydrotherapy pool, training kitchen
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Opportunities to work across three units catering to high-dependency, neuro-rehab, and low-dependency patients
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MDT environment with clinical supervision and professional development
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Established quality service (rated ‘Good’ by the CQC)
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Easy access to public transport and free car parking on-site
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Qualifications & Experience
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Essential
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HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologist
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Experience working within adult neuropsychology or brain injury rehab settings
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Skilled in psychological assessment, formulation, and intervention
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Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively in an MDT
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Desirable
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NHS experience in neurorehab
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Prior experience with hydrotherapy, BoTox clinics, or complex dependency rehabilitation
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Interest in service development, audit, or staff training
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Don’t meet every bullet?
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We care about your potential. If you’re enthusiastic and have transferable skills, we want to hear from you!
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Reasonable Adjustments
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