Job Description

Closing date13/07/2025 HoursPart time Role TypeBank (Seasonal)
Location(s)
Birmingham Rehabilitation
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Overview

Clinical Psychologist (Bank)

Circle Rehabilitation

Bank Shifts

Salary: Up to 30.00 per hour

(depending on level of experience, training and qualification)

Circle Rehabilitation is part of Circle Health Group, Britain's leading provider of independent healthcare with a nationwide network of hospitals & clinics, performing more complex surgery than any other private healthcare provider in the country.


Circle Rehabilitation, Birmingham is the largest private rehabilitation hospital in the West Midlands, specially designed for neurological (brain) and musculoskeletal (muscle and skeleton) rehabilitation.


We treat patients with complex injuries and with conditions affecting the brain and nervous system. Our focus is to provide expert-led treatment tailored to the specific needs of each patient.


We have an opportunity for a Clinical Psychologist to join their team of staff in the Psychology department.


This is a bank role working on an "as and when required" basis, you will be required to supplement staffing levels during busy periods and provide cover for existing staff in times of annual leave or absence.

Duties of this role include:

Deliver comprehensive psychological assessments using a range of psychometric, cognitive, behavioural, and clinical methods. Provide individual and group therapy using evidence-based models (e.g. CBT, ACT, systemic approaches) appropriate to patient needs. Work with patients experiencing a range of neurological and psychological issues including stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury, chronic pain, adjustment disorders, and mood disorders. Provide specialist psychological formulations and contribute to case discussions and goal planning. Actively contribute to MDT working, attending ward rounds, case conferences, family meetings and clinical handovers. Support the psychological thinking and wellbeing of the team, offering consultation, advice and reflective practice. Provide training and psychoeducation to other staff and family members to improve understanding of psychological aspects of care.

Applicants should meet the following criteria:

Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (or equivalent) recognised by the HCPC. HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist (Clinical). Experience in working with neurological, complex rehabilitation or physical health populations. Evidence of applying psychological theories (CBT, neuropsychology, systemic, etc.) in clinical settings. Knowledge of the psychological impact of disability, trauma and adjustment. Strong interpersonal, communication and teamworking skills. Ability to work autonomously and manage a varied caseload. Commitment to safeguarding and adherence to data protection and clinical governance standards. Experience in a neurological or acquired brain injury unit preferable.

Salary & Benefits:

Circle Health Group offers a competitive hourly rate.


"Our culture is a result of the way our people live and breathe our philosophy, which combines our purpose, principles and values.


To find out more about the Circle Health Group Philosophy: https://careers.circlehealthgroup.co.uk/why-circle/our-philosophy"