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Based within the Frenchay Brain Injury Rehabilitation Centre in Bristol, the Active Care Group (ACG) is excited to introduce this exciting new post for an experienced Consultant Neuropsychologist. This split post will have a specialist clinical component within the only Level 1 neuro-rehabilitation service provider in the Southwest, and provide leadership, clinical support, and strategic direction for the ACG neuropsychology department corporately.
We specialise in the treatment of patients with complex physical and cognitive impairments, challenging behaviours and neuropsychiatric disorders resulting from a brain injury. We offer comprehensive assessment, rehabilitation and therapy. Some patients at have been detained under the Mental Health Act 1983 (amended 2007) or are here under a Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) order. The site is part of the wider Active Care Group Neuro Network (consisting of 25+ sites) nationally and we focus on the use of clinical expertise, innovation and technology to meet patient’s expectations of rehabilitation goals. We were most recently rated as Good by the CQC.
There are two units on our Frenchay site: Frenchay BIRU South and Frenchay BIRU North. Our Consultant-led Inter-Disciplinary Team work across both units and work seamlessly together to ensure that every team member is working towards the same practical, realistic goals and that all therapies are focused on the areas that will enable patients to achieve those clearly defined and agreed goals.
We are experienced at managing people with PEGS and patients in low states of arousal who require a SMART (Sensory Modality Assessment and Rehabilitation Technique) assessment.
Level 1 Regional Specialist Rehabilitation (Frenchay BIRU South)
Our regional service is for individuals with complex and severe impairments following a brain injury. They require highly specialist intensive care from a highly trained inter-disciplinary team and access to treatment and facilities that are unlikely to be available in their local area.
Patients are usually in the early stages of recovery from their brain injury and are usually admitted from an acute hospital once they are medically stable.
Level 2 Specialist Rehabilitation (Frenchay BIRU North)
This service is suitable for individuals who have either completed a period of Level 1 rehabilitation and have ongoing therapy needs, or who have been assessed as having less complex rehabilitation and care requirements.
In either situation, patients have the potential to improve further to either enable a return home or to a community setting with reduced future care needs. We offer two options to reflect the different needs of our patients:
Higher intensity for patients requiring a short period of intensive therapy
Lower intensity for patients who would benefit from therapy spread out over a longer timeframe, for example, due to finding multiple therapy sessions fatiguing
What you'll be working:
We can be flexible but you will work a total of 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday
What you'll be doing:
The successful candidate will be responsible for the coordination and delivery of inpatient neuropsychology services within the Frenchay Brain Injury Rehabilitation Centre. They will manage a small team of onsite Clinical and Neuropsychologists and support the wider Senior Management Team in developing strategy, supporting staff well-being and general unit management. In addition, they will hold joint responsibility for the provision and development of the psychology service across the ACG neuro network.
Alongside holding a small complex caseload, the successful applicant will be required to develop guidelines, policies, and pathways within neuropsychology speciality, within the Frenchay service, and across the ACG group. There will be responsibility for teaching, training, research, and development within the neuropsychology specialty and in partnership with local University programmes.
The successful applicant will provide direct supervision and support to the Frenchay psychology service team, and remote support to the wider ACG group. They will be be able to provide supervision for staff completing their QiCN training. A particular interest in neuro-behavioural sequelae following brain injury would be beneficial, as would previous experience of working within a Level 1 inpatient rehabilitation setting.
You will receive regular support and supervision and a commitment to your on-going CPD.
What you'll have:
We are looking for a HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist with Postdoctoral Qualification in Clinical Neuropsychology (QiCN) and related eligibility for the Division of Neuropsychology Specialist Register in Clinical Neuropsychology (SRCN) via this or the grand-parenting scheme
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 holiday plus the bank holidays
Your birthday day off!
Holiday that increases with service!
Retail & Restaurant Discounts
Annual Colleague Awards
Colleague referral scheme - earn a bonus of up to £1000 for referring someone you know!
Wellbeing support and activities
Career development and world class training
Pension contribution
Enhanced Sick Pay
Enhanced Maternity Pay