About the role
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
Don’t meet every bullet?
We care about your potential. If you’re enthusiastic and have transferable skills, we want to hear from you!
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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