Brain Injury Rehabilitation Specialist

4 days ago


Bicester, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Brainkind Full time
Job Title: Brain Injury Rehabilitation Specialist

We are seeking an experienced Assistant Psychologist to join our team as a Brain Injury Rehabilitation Specialist. This is a unique opportunity to work with individuals with acquired brain injuries in a prison setting, providing specialized support and assessment to help them access appropriate services and reduce offending behavior.

About the Role:

The successful candidate will work under the supervision of a Consultant Clinical Psychologist and a project manager to support and manage a complex and varied caseload of men with acquired brain injuries. The role will involve administering the Brain Injury Screening Index (BISI) to identify individuals who screen positive for an ABI and completing an assessment of needs to develop an Individual Support Plan (ISP) and planned release (or resettlement plan) for each service user.

Main Responsibilities:
  • Administer the BISI to identify individuals who screen positive for an ABI
  • Complete an assessment of needs to develop an ISP and planned release (or resettlement plan) for each service user
  • Implement and review ISP with the service user and under supervision, ensuring individual needs and preferences are placed at the centre of the process
  • Undertake assessments, including psychometric tests and neuropsychological assessments if needed, develop formulations, and provide any interventions as agreed within supervision
  • Develop and deliver psychosocial interventions on a 1:1 basis, focusing on the sequelae of brain injury
  • Work with existing services, such as the Prison Service, Probation, Courts, Community Services, Social and Healthcare Services, and Charities, to develop effective diversion and liaison for service users
  • Provide advocacy for service users, including the preparation of reports for criminal justice professionals and agencies
  • Provide accurate information about ABI and raise awareness amongst service users, prison and community-based professionals
Person Specification:

We are looking for an experienced Assistant Psychologist with specialist knowledge of brain injury and experience of working with people with complex needs. The successful candidate will have an upper second class or first class honours degree in psychology and experience of delivering 1:1 behavioural interventions. They will also have the ability to communicate sensitive information in a way that addresses psychological resistance and be willing to work within a prison setting.

About Us:

Brainkind is a charity that aims to improve the lives of people with brain injuries in the UK. Our assessment centres, rehabilitation units, and hospitals use expert neurorehabilitation to support people to regain the skills they have lost. We treat people with a range of brain injuries sustained through trauma, illness, substance abuse, and more to recover and meet their personal goals.

We are passionate about the work we do and are committed to making a positive impact on the lives of people with brain injuries. If you are a motivated and experienced professional looking for a new challenge, we would love to hear from you.



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