Assistant Psychologist

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Hothfield Brain Injury Rehabilitation Centre is a leading provider of specialist care for adults with acquired or traumatic brain injury and other neurological conditions. Our multidisciplinary team is committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred rehabilitation in a supportive environment. We are looking for a dedicated and passionate Assistant Psychologist to join our team and contribute to the life-changing work we do.

As an Assistant Psychologist, you will work under the supervision of a qualified Psychologist, supporting the delivery of psychological interventions to our patients. This is an excellent opportunity for a psychology graduate seeking hands-on experience in the field of neurorehabilitation, offering exposure to assessments, interventions, and multi-disciplinary team working.

If you are passionate about pursuing a career in psychology and are eager to gain valuable experience in neurorehabilitation, we would love to hear from you.

What you'll be working:

This role is 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

What you'll be doing:

• Assist in the assessment and psychological interventions for patients with neurological conditions and acquired brain injuries.
• Support the development and delivery of individual treatment plans under supervision.
• Administer, score, and report on psychological assessments.
• Assist in the evaluation of the effectiveness of interventions.
• Support the psychology team in research, audit, and service evaluation activities.
• Provide psychological support and guidance to staff and families, promoting a holistic approach to patient care.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary meetings and liaise with other professionals to ensure cohesive care.
• Keeping people safe from any harm and protecting their human rights.

What you'll have:

• A degree in Psychology (BPS-accredited).
• Eligibility for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society.
• Experience working in a clinical or healthcare setting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A genuine interest in neuropsychology and rehabilitation.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Successful candidates will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS.

We also want to ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable facilities to participate in job applications or interviews to perform essential job functions. To support this, we are a Disability Confident committed employer.

What to look forward to:

• 25 days plus bank holidays.
• Birthday off.
• Join the Active Learning Hub and benefit from a wide range of e-learning and face-to-face training and development opportunities.
• Active Reward App giving discounts and savings on your weekly shop.
• Free 24-hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme Helpline & App to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer advice.
• A Nest Personal Pension account.
• Access to join a Medicash Health Plan for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials – like going to the dentist or opticians.
• We recognise outstanding Active Behaviours via the Active Awards programme.
• Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits.
• Refer a Friend Scheme and earn yourself up to £1500 by recommending someone you know.
• ……and, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group.