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The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) brings together staff and services from the former Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust and The Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust. The sheer size, scale and potential of our combined service is huge. Together, we’ve a wealth of skills and resources to share and tap into and, a wide range of career paths for you to develop and explore. If you want to join a team of around 20,000 NHS experts in delivering high-quality, local care across Salford, Oldham, Bury and Rochdale and beyond – come and take your place with us.

Job overview

A full time Assistant Psychologist post has arisen to work in our Learning Disability and Complex Needs Service due to our current Assistant being successful in gaining a place on the doctorate. The service comprises Nurses, Social workers, Allied Health Professionals and Clinical Psychologists and provides health and social care to people living in Salford. The ability to work closely with other professions is an essential requirement along with a passion for supporting vulnerable individuals.

Main duties of the job

You will work closely with experienced clinical psychologist(s) and trainee clinical psychologist(s).

You will have the opportunity to gain both clinical and research experience relevant to professional development within the service.

There will be opportunity to work individually with people as well as contributing to group work.

You will also support the team with dementia assessments, well-being workshops and other therapeutic work, training, audit, research & development, and clinical administration.

Working for our organisation

Salford Care Organisation is part of the Northern Care Alliance, one of the largest NHS organisations in the country. A place with an outstanding reputation. Salford is the place which is taking bold, pioneering steps towards delivering a world class, fully integrated care system for adults. Twice rated Outstanding by the CQC, Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust is responsible for delivering a range of community and primary care services and specialist services to Greater Manchester and beyond

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

In line with the Trust’s Single Equality Scheme we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, religion, marital status, social back ground or trade union membership.

We understand the importance of balancing work and home life. We are committed to supporting flexible working for our people wherever possible and all our colleagues are given the opportunity to discuss potential for flexible working. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement.