Neuropsychologist (West Midlands)
14 days ago
Birmingham
AtCognivate, we believe the right person is more important than a specific office location. We are looking for an experienced Neuropsychologistto join our core interdisciplinary team. While we are strategically expanding our reach across theMidlands, we care most about finding a clinician who is passionate about delivering life-changing, community-based neurorehabilitation. Therefore, you do not need to be based in Birmingham, but could be anywhere around Birmingham, Cambridge, Peterborough of Nottingham. The Role As a core team Neuropsychologist, you will play a key clinical role in delivering high-quality neuropsychological rehabilitation within our Midlands service. You will work closely with our Clinical Director, Dr Anita Rose, and alongside colleagues across occupational therapy, physiotherapy, and speech & language therapy to provide integrated, goal-focused rehabilitation for adults with acquired brain injury (ABI). This role is primarily clinical, with a strong emphasis on direct client work and interdisciplinary collaboration, rather than service leadership or supervision of others. What Youll Do Clinical Practice: Deliver specialist neuropsychological assessments and interventions, with a focus on cognitive, emotional, and behavioural rehabilitation in real-world contexts (home, work, and community). Interdisciplinary Working: Contribute actively to interdisciplinary team working, including joint goal-setting, shared formulation, and collaborative rehabilitation planning with OT, PT, and SLT colleagues. Client-Centred Rehabilitation: Apply evidence-based approaches to support clients to regain independence, confidence, and participation in meaningful activities. Specialist Intervention: Utilise trauma-informed approaches and vocational rehabilitation strategies, where appropriate, to support clients in returning to work, education, and valued life roles. Who You Are Qualified:HCPC Registered Practitioner Psychologist with a post-graduate qualification in Neuropsychology (QiCN or equivalent). Experienced:You have at least 4 years of experience in ABI and a heart for community-based, interdisciplinary work. Local-ish:Ideally based in or around theMidlands, with a willingness to travel within the region to meet our clients where they are. Why Cognivate? Salary:competitive depending on experience (50-70k FTE). Flexibility:minimum 0.4fte. Growth:35 days annual leave (pro rata) and dedicated supervision from the Clinical Director. All travel to and from clients fully paid. Access to our internal and external CPD networks. Culture:We are a team that values autonomy, clinical integrity, and the drive to innovate in the field of brain injury.