Clinical Psychologist/Neuropsychologist Leicester

Job summary

Totus Neurorehabilitation is a growing community neurorehabilitation service providing brain injury rehabilitation and cognitive assessments across the South of England.

Due to an increasing number of referrals in the Midlands we are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Clinical Psychologist/Neuropsychologist to join our team to cover Leicester, Birmingham and the surrounding areas.

We are funded on a case-by-case basis through individual funding packages (eg exceptional healthcare funding, CHC funding). As such the post holder is contracted to individual clients and the working hours will be based on the individual client's requirements with pay based on an hourly rate. This post would best suit a practitioner working part time in the NHS looking for one or two additional cases a week.

As the post covers a large geographical area, we require you to hold a full UK driving licence, have access to a car for business purposes and are able to travel long distances for appointments. Travel time is paid at half the clinical rate. You will also be partly working from home and will need a confidential space to do online sessions and meetings when needed.

This is an Associate position which means the applicant is self-employed and contracted to the client. You will be required to register as a sole trader with the HMRC and submit your own tax return yearly. The applicant requires their own indemnity insurance, DBS certificate, and registration with the ICO.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be part of an interdisciplinary rehabilitation team (including Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Speech and Language Therapists) providing evidence-based brain injury rehabilitation in the community, clients homes, or outpatient clinics. You will also be providing cognitive assessments in our clinics.

You will be responsible for managing your own caseload within the team and working across services and systems throughout our clients rehabilitation journeys. You will be able to work collaboratively and creatively with evidence-based approaches, and you will have a keen interest in neuropsychology with a desire to develop excellence in the field.

You will receive support in developing your career with supervision from Neuropsychologists on the Specialist Register of Neuropsychologists. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn from experts in the field.

You will have experience in working with clients who have neurological presentations and cognitive deficits, experience of working within complex psychosocial systems, and the confidence to lead a multidisciplinary team through complex case formulation. The post is suitable for experienced clinicians or as a development opportunity for newly qualified Clinical Psychologists with a passion for a career in neuropsychology (hourly rate will reflect experience). An MSc in Applied Neuropsychology or similar would be desirable.

About us

Totus is a complete neurorehabilitation service, bringing together expert clinicians to support people following acquired brain injury, neurological illness or complex physical trauma. Our multidisciplinary team includes specialists in neuropsychology, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, speech and language therapy, dietetics, and MS support services. We work closely with case managers, solicitors, families and support teams to deliver coordinated, person-centred rehabilitation that maximises each individuals potential. Our values are based in patient-led rehabilitation, with a community focus, funded on transparent communication, evidence based treatment, and sustainability of the rehabilitation model. All aimed to promote the quality of life of our clients and their supporters.

Job responsibilities

• Job Title: Clinical Neuropsychologist Community Neurorehabilitation
• Location: Home working and community-based, Leicester, Birmingham and surrounding areas.
• Hours: Based on clients individual funding
• Reports to: Totus Neurorehabilitation Ltd Directors
• Accountable to: Totus Neurorehabilitation Ltd Directors
• Pay: £90 - £120 an hour depending on experience (travel £45- £60 an hour plus 45pp mile)

Job Summary

The post holder will have their working base at home and will provide neuropsychological assessment and neurorehabilitation services to clients with acquired and traumatic brain injury and neurological conditions, in their homes or at designated clinic rooms. They will work in an interservice context across systems including the patient and family, case managers, legal services, allied health professionals within and external to Totus, and the NHS and statutory services. The post holder will be supported by the Totus Neurorehabilitation Ltd Directors and supervised by a senior Clinical Neuropsychologist.

Key Responsibilities

Knowledge and Training

• Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology or Clinical Neuropsychology.
• HCPC registered as a Practitioner Psychologist.
• Eligible for BPS Register of Neuropsychologists or working towards registration.
• Ongoing CPD and supervision to maintain specialist skills adhering to the mandatory requirements set out by the HCPC.

Clinical Duties

• Independently manage a caseload of complex neurological rehabilitation clients.
• Conduct comprehensive neuropsychological assessments using appropriate psychometric tools.
• Deliver neuropsychological rehabilitation to clients in the community.
• Interpret complex clinical data for diagnosis and prognosis.
• Provide detailed written reports and feedback to clients, families, and referrers.
• Liaise with case managers, legal teams, insurers, and external agencies.
• Participate in MDT meetings and collaborative care planning.
• Deliver sensitive information e.g. prognosis, with compassion.
• Maintain and store confidential clinical data securely in line with GDPR and ICO.
• Use outcome measures to evaluate and guide intervention.
• Complete risk assessments and ensure appropriate safety measures are in place.
• Provide education to clients, family members and care teams on the clients needs and strategies.
• Write comprehensive and detailed reports to summarise needs and treatment progress.
• Write comprehensive and detailed goal plans alongside the MDT.

Communication Skills

• Communicate complex, sensitive and distressing information clearly in verbal and written form.
• Deliver psychologically informed feedback to families and professionals.
• High-level IT literacy e.g., MS Office, clinical software, cloud platforms.

Multidisciplinary Working

• Collaborate with physiotherapists, OTs, SLTs, support workers, case managers and Solicitors.
• Contribute to MDT assessments and goal planning.
• Attend MDT meetings when required.
• Work with both internal and external health, social care, and legal professionals.
• Participate in in-house MDT training and development.

Supervision, Support and Training

• Receive regular clinical supervision.
• Engage in reflective practice and peer learning.
• Support knowledge-sharing within Totus and externally where appropriate.
• Provide education and advice to clients, carers, and other team members.

Service Development and Clinical Governance

• Adhere to BPS, HCPC and Totus professional standards and codes.
• Stay current with evidence-based neuropsychological rehabilitation.
• Identify and report risks and safeguarding concerns appropriately.
• Ensure all practice complies with GDPR and ICO guidelines.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical records in line with HCPC and RCOT standards.
• Participate in data collection for quality improvement.
• Notify the Totus Directors on the requirement and development of clinical protocols and pathways.>
• Follow all clinical policies including safeguarding, risk, and infection control policies.

Key Relationships

• Clients and families/carers
• Totus Directors and Clinical Supervisors
• Case Managers and Legal Representatives
• MDT members e.g. SLTs, PTs, OTs, Support Workers
• External statutory and voluntary sector professionals

Working Conditions

• The post holder will work primarily from home, but will be required to visit patients homes to conduct assessment and interventions. Clinic rooms may also be utilised as appropriate.
• The post holder will be required to drive for up to 1.5 hours at a time, and often up to 4 hours in a day.
• There is a frequent requirement for VDU and computer use, of varying times depending on the demands on the service.
• The post holder is required to concentrate intensely for prolonged periods during individual assessment and family interviews, sometimes with challenging and emotional individuals on a one-to-one basis.
• There may be some patients requiring assessment who are confused and agitated, potentially aggressive.

Person Specification Summary

• HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist with additional training in Neuropsychology
• Post-qualification experience in neurology, rehabilitation, or community settings
• Skilled in functional and cognitive assessment and intervention planning
• Strong communication, time management, and teamworking abilities
• Commitment to CPD, evidence-based practice, and service improvement
• Capacity to work under changing and pressurised clinical timetables and to be organised management of clinical work.

Health and Safety, Confidentiality and Equal Opportunities

Health and Safety/Security

All staff are responsible for maintaining safe and secure working conditions and reporting any concerns through appropriate channels.

Non-Smoking Policy

Totus Neurorehabilitation Ltd enforces a no-smoking policy in all working environments.

Equal Opportunities

Totus is committed to equal opportunity. All staff are expected to support these principles and report any concerns to the Totus Directors.

Confidentiality

In the course of your duties you may have access to confidential material about patients, members of staff or other health service business. On no account must information relating to identifiable patients be divulged to anyone other than authorised persons, for example, medical, nursing or other professional staff, as appropriate, who are concerned directly with the care, diagnosis and /or treatment of the patient. If you are in any doubt whatsoever as to the authority of a person or body asking for information of this nature, you must seek advice from the Totus Directors. Similarly, no information of a personal or confidential nature concerning individual members of staff should be divulged to anyone without the proper authority having first been given. Failure to observe these rules will be regarded by management as serious or gross misconduct which could result in disciplinary action being taken against you.

This job description will be reviewed regularly with the post holder to reflect evolving service needs and professional development goals.

Person Specification

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Understanding of a range of psychological models, theories, and interventions applicable to neurorehabilitation
• Ability to undertake structured cognitive assessments and produce clinical formulations (with supervision)
• High level of competence in verbal and written communication
• Awareness of safeguarding, consent, and capacity legislation

Desirable

• Familiarity with litigation processes in personal injury or clinical negligence contexts
• Understanding of NHS and/or private rehabilitation service delivery models

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with adults with neurological conditions during clinical psychology training or equivalent
• Experience of delivering psychological interventions relevant to medical or neuro conditions
• Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team (MDT)

Desirable

• Experience working in the private healthcare sector
• Experience working in community settings and/or home visits

Qualifications

Essential

• Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (or equivalent) accredited by the BPS and recognised by the HCPC
• HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist
• Evidence of continuing professional development in line with HCPC/BPS requirements

Desirable

• Pre or Postgraduate qualification or training in Clinical Neuropsychology (e.g., PGDip or MSc)
• BPS registration as a Chartered Psychologist
• Completion of relevant CPD in neuropsychological assessment or rehabilitation

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Equal Opportunities: Totus is committed to equal opportunity. All staff are expected to support these principles and report any concerns to the Totus Directors.

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