Clinical Psychologist

North Thames Genomics Laboratory Hub; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000

Job description

Come and join one of the UK's largest providers of complex care. We proudly employ over 4000+ people - no matter what your experience, we have jobs for everyone.

Main duties of the job

Are you a compassionate Clinical Psychologist dedicated to making a real difference in patients' lives? At The Laurels, we are committed to supporting individuals through their recovery journey, creating a profound and lasting impact.

About us

Active Care Group are a pioneering national provider of complex care services, delivering pathways and better outcomes for people. We have a collaborative and holistic approach to care underpinned by proven clinical and therapeutic expertise. We specialise in supporting young people and adults with complex needs to make positive progress and lead happier, more independent lives.

Job responsibilities

Located just two miles from the historic city of Lincoln, The Laurels provides specialist neurological rehabilitation and support to patients with acquired and traumatic brain injury, severe neurological conditions, complex stroke, and spinal cord injury. Our team are focused on transforming lives by guiding residents through their most challenging times toward full rehabilitation and renewed independence.

Join The Laurels as a Clinical Psychologist and play a pivotal role in helping our patients achieve meaningful recoveries. This position emphasises a patient-centred approach focused on supporting individuals through each stage of their rehabilitation journey, with a particular commitment to successful outcomes that support family reunification and long-term community integration.

With the position being one day per week, it is well-suited to individuals with other commitments, such as additional employment, training, and/or personal obligations, offering a flexible work arrangement. This role provides a unique opportunity to showcase and further develop neurorehabilitation skills and knowledge, while also allowing the freedom to explore other specialties and client groups.

What you'll be working:

This role is 7.5 hours per week. We understand the need for a positive work, life balance and would be happy to discuss a flexible working arrangement for candidates with other employment, training, and/or personal commitments.

What you'll be doing:

By joining us, you become part of a supportive, values-driven work environment where you are encouraged to innovate and collaborate. Through compassionate and evidence-based psychological intervention, you will help our service users navigate the emotional and cognitive effects of brain injury, stroke, and progressive neurological conditions.

Your impact:

• Conduct psychological assessments to understand the needs of each individual and develop tailored care plans that address their unique challenges
• Deliver evidence-based therapeutic interventions, helping service users adjust to life-changing injuries or conditions and reach their full potential
• Evaluate the effectiveness of individual and group treatment programmes
• Collaborate with a diverse, interdisciplinary team of clinicians to ensure holistic care that integrates physical and psychological rehabilitation
• Support families and carers, giving them the tools and understanding to help their loved ones recover and thrive
• Play an integral role in the continuous development of a service that changes lives, contributing your expertise to service improvement initiatives
• Undertake line management responsibilities for a full-time Assistant Psychologist
• Keep people safe from any harm and protect their human rights

Person Specification

Qualifications

• HCPC registration

Experience

• Experience or an evident and demonstrable interest in neuropsychology and/or behavioural interventions
• Ability to create a trusting therapeutic relationship that empowers service users in their recovery
• Passion for multidisciplinary teamwork and delivering holistic care
• Commitment to making a difference in the lives of service users and their families

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.