Clinical Psychologist - Neurorehabilitation

• 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

Competitive, DOE locum pay suitable for any banding

Flexible working hours to suit your availability

On-site specialist facilities: gymnasium, sensory room, hydrotherapy pool, training kitchen

Opportunities to work across three units catering to high-dependency, neuro-rehab, and low-dependency patients

MDT environment with clinical supervision and professional development

Established quality service (rated ‘Good’ by the CQC)

Easy access to public transport and free car parking on-site

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologist

Experience working within adult neuropsychology or brain injury rehab settings

Skilled in psychological assessment, formulation, and intervention

Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively in an MDT

Desirable

NHS experience in neurorehab

Prior experience with hydrotherapy, BoTox clinics, or complex dependency rehabilitation

Interest in service development, audit, or staff training

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How to Apply

Apply now directly via the Pulse website. Our specialist recruitment team will review your application and contact you for a follow-up call to discuss next steps.

Why Work with Pulse

Dedicated support from a trusted health and social care recruitment partner

Access to exclusive locum roles across private, NHS & community services

Responsive service, ongoing support, and competitive rates tailored to your experience

We prioritise flexible and meaningful placements to suit your career goals

Reasonable Adjustments

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