Clinical Psychologist in Neuropsychology Salford, North West England, England
Job description
Job overview
This is an exciting opportunity to join the thriving department of Clinical Neuropsychology at the Manchester Centre for Clinical Neurosciences.
We are looking for a highly motivated Clinical Psychologist who has a strong interest in pursuing a career in neuropsychology and has the appropriate experience to work autonomously in an inpatient service with patients with trauma injuries. The Psychologist will be experienced in providing neuropsychology assessments to inform formulations, capacity decision and treatment plans. The Psychologist would also have experience in providing psychological intervention aimed at emotional support, cognitive recovery and behavioural management in an acute inpatient setting.
Main duties of the job
This is a development post that is intended to enable a Psychologist to gain the skills and qualifications necessary to work as an effective and confident Clinical Neuropsychologist in the future.
Dependent on experience, it is expected that the person will have successfully completed at least one year of the Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Neuropsychology. However, we will also be happy to consider applications from psychologists who have not started this qualification. In this instance, the psychologist would be paid at band 7 until they have passed the first year of the qualification. We will subsidize funding for this course.
You will join one of the largest Neuropsychology teams in the country. We are a group of highly committed and supportive clinicians who work across inpatient, outpatient and community settings supported by an excellent administrative and managerial team.
The person will benefit from the supervision structure and peer support of the department and the additional CPD opportunities afforded here.
For this specific post, we are looking for a proactive Psychologist who will confident in initiating assessments / interventions and advocating for patients. They will also need to work closely with established Multi Disciplinary Teams and enjoy the challenge of adapting to a rapidly changing acute inpatient environment.
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
Person specification
Qualifications / Accreditation
Essential criteria
- DClinPsy
- HCPC registered
Desirable criteria
- 1 year of PGDip Neuropsychology
- Additional academic qualification (e.g. diploma, research MSc, PhD)
Experience
Essential criteria
- Previous experience of work in a neuropsychology service
- Neuropsychological assessments
- Cognitive interventions
- Applying therapy in neurological populations
- Mental capacity assessments
- Adapting communication
- MDT working
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience of patients undergoing rehabilitation and exhibiting challenging behaviour in an inpatient setting.
- Previous experience of providing clinical supervision for Assistant Psychologists.
- Prior experience of service development.
- Prior experience of research activity.
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Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
