Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Clinical Psychologist - Hyperacute Neurorehabilitation Team
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Clinical Psychologist/Neuropsychologist – HyperAcute Rehabilitation Pilot Project
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
About the Role
An exciting rare opportunity exists for a forward-thinking, highly motivated clinical psychologist/neuropsychologist with leadership and proven clinical expertise to join the HyperAcute Rehabilitation in Reach Team at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust.
As part of our proof-of-concept pilot project, the successful candidate will contribute to establishing a 12-month specialist hyperacute rehabilitation service based at the John Radcliffe Hospital. Initially a one-day-per-week role, this fixed-term contract offers a chance to shape this innovative initiative within a small, multidisciplinary team comprising a consultant, allied health professionals (AHPs), and rehabilitation assistants.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and deliver specialist assessments and evidence-based psychological interventions for patients with complex rehabilitation needs, including those with brain injury and neurological conditions.
- Provide consultancy services tailored to hyperacute settings, ensuring multidisciplinary collaboration with rehabilitation consultants, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and speech & language therapists.
- Represent the team both internally and in wider organizational settings as required.
- Contribute to teaching, training, and mentorship while conducting research and service-based evaluation to support service development.
- Work closely within the broader Psychological Medicine Service, encompassing Adult Clinical Health Psychology, Children’s Psychological Medicine, and Psychiatry.
- Embody Oxford University Hospitals’ core values: compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement, and excellence.
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Required Skills & Experience
- Qualified clinical psychologist or neuropsychologist with experience in rehabilitation.
- Proven leadership abilities with the capacity to develop new services from the ground up.
- Strong multidisciplinary teamwork skills and the ability to advocate for psychological contributions in acute rehabilitation contexts.
- Commitment to research/evaluation and service improvement initiatives.
- Aligns with OUH’s values of compassionate excellence and zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour.
- British English proficiency (unnecessarily noted but implied for clarity).
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Keywords & Notes
- Full-time equivalence: 1 day per week roles under consideration.
- Fixed-term contract: 12 months, augmenting a proof-of-concept testing phase.
- Triad of contact points for further details:
- Dr Ahmad Saif (Consultant in Rehabilitation Medicine): ahmad.saif@ouh.nhs.uk
- Dr Louise May Quarmby (Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Clinical Lead for Health Psychology): may.quarmby@ouh.nhs.uk | 01865 234714
- Dr Susannah Brain (Consultant, Clinical Leader, Oxford Centre for Enablement): susannah.brain@ouh.nhs.uk | 01865 737320
Oxford University Hospitals Benefits
- Integration with one of the UK’s largest NHS teaching trusts.
- Base services delivered across John Radcliffe, Churchill, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre and Horton Hospital.
- Alignment with the NHS Sexual Safety Charter values clarity/culture.
- Contribute to a work environment fostering learning, inclusivity, and beneficial team collaboration.
- Aimed toward upholding the highest professional standards in patient care—or as valued case for 2023 NHS safety commitments.
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