Job title: Assistant Psychologist
Employer: Active Care Group
Reference: REQ002421
Location: Lincoln

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We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Assistant Psychologist to join our developing specialist service supporting adults with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) and Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) . This is an exciting opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary team delivering psychologically informed rehabilitation, neurobehavioural support, and person-centred care.
The successful candidate will support the Clinical Psychologist and wider MDT in delivering assessment, intervention, rehabilitation programmes, and therapeutic group work designed to improve psychological wellbeing, functional outcomes, independence, and quality of life.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the delivery of psychological assessments and interventions under supervision.
• Facilitate and co-facilitate therapeutic and psychoeducational groups for individuals with FND and ABI.
• Assist in developing group programmes focusing on:
• Emotional regulation
• Coping and adjustment following injury or diagnosis
• Anxiety and stress management
• Fatigue management
• Cognitive rehabilitation strategies
• Mindfulness and wellbeing
• Social skills and confidence building
• Monitor and record service user progress and behavioural observations.
• Contribute to care planning, risk assessments, and outcome measurement.
• Support positive behaviour approaches and psychologically informed care planning.
• Assist with clinical audits, service evaluation, research projects, and data collection.
• Work collaboratively with nurses, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, speech and language therapists, and other professionals.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Degree in Psychology (minimum 2:1) recognised by the British Psychological Society (BPS).
• Experience working with individuals experiencing mental health, neurological, rehabilitation, or complex care needs.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to establish therapeutic relationships with individuals who may present with cognitive, emotional, behavioural, or communication difficulties.
• Strong organisational, report-writing, and administrative skills.
• Understanding of person-centred and trauma-informed practice.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality.

Desirable Skills and Experience:

• Previous experience supporting individuals with ABI, neurological conditions, FND, or rehabilitation services.
• Experience facilitating or co-facilitating therapeutic groups.
• Knowledge of neuropsychology, neurorehabilitation, cognitive rehabilitation, or behavioural interventions.
• Understanding of psychological models relevant to FND, including biopsychosocial and formulation-based approaches.
• Experience collecting and analysing outcome measures and service evaluation data.
• Knowledge of Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) and psychologically informed care approaches.

We are looking for someone who can:

• Confidently facilitate group discussions and therapeutic activities.
• Adapt communication styles to accommodate cognitive, physical, sensory, and emotional needs.
• Engage individuals with varying levels of motivation, insight, and functional ability.
• Support service users to develop coping strategies, resilience, and self-management skills.
• Work creatively and flexibly within a specialist rehabilitation environment.
• Demonstrate compassion, empathy, and a genuine commitment to improving outcomes for people living with FND and ABI.

What to look forward to:

• 25 days plus bank holidays
• Birthday off
• Join the Active Learning Hub and benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunities
• Benefits Hub giving discounts and savings on your weekly shop
• Free 24 hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme Helpline & App to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer advice
• A Nest Personal Pension account
• Access to join a Medicash Health Plan for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials – like going to the dentist or opticians
• We recognise outstanding Active Behaviours via the Active Awards programme
• Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits
• Refer a Friend Scheme and earn yourself up to £1500 by recommending someone you know
• ……and, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group

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