Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Clinical Psychologist - Hyperacute Neurorehabilitation Team
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Clinical Psychologist/Neuropsychologist – HyperAcute Rehabilitation Team (Proof-of-Concept Service)
About the Opportunity
This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join the HyperAcute Rehabilitation service at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust. You will work as a forward-thinking, motivated, and experienced clinical psychologist/neuropsychologist with strong leadership and clinical expertise to help establish a proof-of-concept specialist hyperacute rehabilitation service in a pioneering 12-month pilot.
The Role
- Serve as a key member of a small multidisciplinary team, collaborating with rehabilitation consultants, AHPs, and rehabilitation assistants.
- Develop and deliver highly specialist assessments, evidence-based psychological interventions, and consultancy services for individuals with complex rehabilitation needs, including those with:
- Brain injury
- Neurological conditions
- Provide teaching, training, research, and evaluation in the field of hyperacute rehabilitation.
- Represent the team internally and externally where applicable.
- Act as a valued member of the Psychological Medicine Service, supporting Clinical Health Psychology, Children’s Psychological Medicine, and Psychiatry.
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Position Details
- Initially 1 day per week, starting on a 12-month fixed-term contract.
- Based at the John Radcliffe Hospital.
- Leadership and team development will be a core focus to establish sustainable service delivery.
About Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
One of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the UK, we deliver a wide range of clinical services, conduct medical education, training, and research across:
- John Radcliffe Hospital
- Churchill Hospital
- Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre
- Horton General Hospital
Our commitment is Delivering Compassionate Excellence, guided by our core values:
- Compassion
- Respect
- Learning
- Delivery
- Improvement
- Excellence
Organisational Values & Culture
- We uphold the NHS England Sexual Safety Charter (zero tolerance for inappropriate behaviour).
- We promote a safe, respectful workplace environment.
- Patients are at the heart of every decision and service we provide.
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We invite you to join our team and uphold the highest standards of care. Together, we ensure every individual experiences excellence in NHS healthcare.
For further details or to arrange an informal visit, contact:
- Dr Ahmad Saif (Consultant in Rehabilitation Medicine)
- Email: ahmad.saif@ouh.nhs.uk
Lead Illness Teams:
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Dr Louise May Quarmby (Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Clinical Lead for Clinical Health Psychology)
- Email: may.quarmby@ouh.nhs.uk
- Tel: 01865 234714
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Dr Susannah Brain (Consultant in Rehabilitation Medicine, Clinical Lead Oxford Centre for Enablement)
- Email: Susannah.Brain@ouh.nhs.uk
- Tel: 01865 737320
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