Job title: Principal Psychologist
Location: Lanelli
Salary: Paying up to £68,525 per annum plus a £6,000 Welcome bonus* (t&c's apply)
About our client:
We are pleased to be working with a leading charity dedicated to improving the lives of individuals with brain injuries in the UK as they seek a Principal Psychologist to join their highly regarded service in Llanelli. This role involves providing strategic and professional leadership to a multidisciplinary rehabilitation team, ensuring the delivery of high-quality neuropsychological care to individuals with cognitive, physical, and emotional challenges following severe brain injuries.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the development and implementation of innovative, evidence-based neuropsychological rehabilitation practices.
- Conduct specialist psychological and neuropsychological assessments, develop collaborative treatment plans, and oversee their implementation within a multidisciplinary team.
- Provide clinical leadership, support, and guidance to a team of Assistant Psychologists, Rehabilitation Support Workers, and other therapy professionals.
- Contribute to service development by liaising with referrers, promoting approach to neurorehabilitation, and ensuring compliance with clinical governance and CQC standards.
- Engage in research and evaluation projects to enhance service delivery and maintain high standards of clinical practice.
Qualifications:
- A good honours degree in Psychology (2:2 or above) and a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (BPS accredited).
- Postgraduate training in Neuropsychology through an accredited route for the QiCN (e.g., PG Dip).
- Experience in providing neuropsychological assessment and intervention, preferably within a neurorehabilitation setting.
Why Join our client?
Our client's employees are passionate about making a difference in the lives of those with brain injuries. They offer a supportive team environment, opportunities for professional growth, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion. As a Disability Confident Employer, they guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria. Join them in their mission to help individuals regain their independence and achieve their personal goals.
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