The closing date is 25 August 2026

Job summary
Clinical Psychologist in Brain Injury, Band 7 (22.5 hours a week)

This position would suit someone looking to further/develop their skills in neuro-rehabilitation.

The post involves providing an outpatient service to patients with acquired brain injury, including cognitive assessment/rehabilitation and therapeutic input. The work is varied with regular opportunities for joint working and would suit someone who enjoys working closely with a team.

The team includes two Clinical Psychologists; specialist neuropsychology supervision is available.

The post-holder will be part of a supportive multi-disciplinary team in which psychology is well-established. The post-holder will also be part of a large and friendly Clinical Health Psychology Department. The post would be ideally suited to someone looking to develop their career in the health psychology/neurological rehabilitation field. We welcome applications from newly qualified psychologists, as well as those looking to change their area of specialism.We can offer you a varied and interesting post with regular peer support

Main duties of the job
The post involves:

• Undertaking specialist neuropsychological assessments to inform rehabilitation
• Psychological assessment and interventions to support mood and adjustment
• Adapting clinical and therapeutic approaches to accommodate cognitive changes as a result of brain injury
• Linking-in and working alongside other providers such as charitable agencies, care and educational staff and other health services and staff
• Providing indirect clinical interventions including training and consultation
• Using knowledge and skills to identify and implement audit, research and service development work as the opportunities arise
• Being involved in the continued professional development and supervision of roles such as Assistant Psychologists and placement students

About us
A supported band 7 role in Brain Injury

An innovative, stimulating and well organised environment - part of a well-established Clinical Health Psychology department employing a range of applied psychologists

A friendly and supportive team of colleagues, excellent peer support and regular supervision, with an informal and relaxed atmosphere.

A commitment to the training and support of applied psychologists and active involvement in the local clinical doctoral courses.

The post holder will be part of a team of 10 other psychologists delivering a service to neurological rehabilitation in GHNHSFT, a team known for excellent peer support.

We can offer you:

• an innovative and well organised environment
• varied working with a supportive multi-disciplinary team
• contact with a range of applied psychologists
• supportive colleagues, excellent peer support and supervision, informal and relaxed atmosphere.

We encourage enquiries and informal visits prior to application. Informal enquiries to Dr Andy Champion (Clinical Psychologist) on 0300 422 8115 (Andrew.Champion@nhs.net) or Dr Fiona Laver on 0300 422 8111 or 0300 422 5139 (Fiona.Laver1@nhs.net).

Details
Date posted: 04 August 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year
(pa pro rata if part-time)
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 318-26-T0525
Job locations: Gloucestershire Royal Hospital, Brain Injury Service, Department of Clinical Health Psychology, Gloucester, GL1 3NN, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
See Job Description and Person specification for details, but the role will include therapeutic input (both assessment and intervention), largely on an outpatient basis, with people who have sustained acquired brain injuries.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Post-graduate degree in clinical psychology
• Eligible for membership of the BPS Division of Clinical Psychology and for BPS chartered status
• HCPC Registration

Experience
Essential

• Experience with a variety of clinical assessments and interventions
• Experience of neuropsychological assessment and interpretation
• Experience of MDT working

Desirable

• Experience of working in a Brain Injury or Stroke setting

Knowledge and skills
Essential

• Demonstrate excellent communication skills, both verbal and non-verbal and written
• Demonstrate ability to work autonomously
• Ability to formulate and work therapeutically with complex patients using a variety of therapeutic approaches

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.

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

Employer details
Employer name: Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Gloucestershire Royal Hospital, Brain Injury Service, Department of Clinical Health Psychology, Gloucester, GL1 3NN, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.gloshospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Clinical Psychologist in Brain Injury
Dr Andy Champion or Dr Fiona Laver
andrew.champion@nhs.net
03004228115