Brain Injury Rehabilitation Specialist

3 weeks ago


Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom Brainkind Full time
About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to work with Brainkind, a charity dedicated to improving the lives of people with brain injuries in the UK. We are seeking an experienced Assistant Psychologist to join our team as a Brain Injury Linkworker.

Key Responsibilities
  1. Work under the supervision of a Consultant Clinical Psychologist to support and manage a complex caseload of men with acquired brain injury.
  2. Administer the Brain Injury Screening Index (BISI) and complete assessments to develop Individual Support Plans.
  3. Implement and review Individual Support Plans with service users, ensuring their needs and preferences are at the centre of the process.
  4. Undertake assessments, including psychometric tests and neuropsychological assessments as needed, and provide interventions under supervision.
  5. Develop and deliver psychosocial interventions on a 1:1 basis, focusing on the sequelae of brain injury.
  6. Work with existing services to develop effective diversion and liaison for service users.
  7. Provide advocacy for service users and information about acquired brain injury and its effects.
About Brainkind

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. Our team is passionate about delivering high-quality services and making a positive impact on the lives of our service users.

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 working with people with acquired brain injury. They will also have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in a prison setting.



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