Clinical Psychologist in Neuropsychology / Clinical Neuropsychologist Salford, North West England, England
Job description
Job overview
We are pleased to be recruiting into a full-time, permanent Clinical Psychologist/Clinical Neuropsychologist post. We can appoint at band 7 or band 8a and it is a full time (37.5 hours) role, although we are happy to discuss part-time working. At a Trust level, we ask that applicants have completed at least the first year of the PGDip in Neuropsychology to be considered for an 8a position. If appointed at band 7, support would be given to complete a recognised Clinical Neuropsychology course to obtain the knowledge component of the Qualification in Clinical Neuropsychology.
Main duties of the job
The Salford Community Stroke and Neuro Rehabilitation Team (CSNRT) is a welcoming, ambitious and enthusiastic team with a wealth of expertise, making it a great place to work. There is a focus on multi-disciplinary working and goal setting with an aim to achieve the best outcomes with the patients, and their support and care systems. You would be joining a neuropsychology team that consists of a Consultant Clinical Neuropsychologist, three Clinical Psychologists/Clinical Neuropsychologists and two Assistant Psychologists with professional links to the wider neuropsychology department at Salford Royal and across other neuro rehabilitation services in Greater Manchester. There are weekly CPD sessions within the service, and monthly in the neuropsychology department. We have links with three of the local Doctorates in Clinical Psychology to offer teaching and placements as required.
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 Care Organisation 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
Salford CSNRT provides assessment and intervention for those across the Salford postcode who have a broad range of neurological conditions and acquired brain injuries. Appointments are usually at the individual’s home or in a clinic setting in the community and so the successful candidate would need to be able to travel around the Salford area easily. Working within the service is diverse and it is a great way to develop a depth and breadth of neuropsychological knowledge and ways of working. There is supervision and line management within the service and a great deal of peer support. The team is also dedicated to service development, making it an exciting place to work.
Person specification
Knowledge/Experience
Essential criteria
- Considerable previous experience clinical work in a clinical neuropsychology setting
- Prior experience of service development.
- Previous experience of providing line management and clinical supervision to Assistant Psychologists.
- Prior experience of multidisciplinary team (MDT) working
Desirable criteria
- Proven previous experience working in a neuropsychology department affiliated to a Neuroscience centre
- Previous experience of working in community stroke and/or neuro setting
- Prior experience of research activity.
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Honours Degree in Psychology
- Doctoral Degree in Clinical Psychology
Desirable criteria
- Academic qualification such as Diploma or MSc in Research Methodology or PhD.
- Partial completion (50%) of accredited clinical neuropsychology course
- Additional qualification or training in specific psychological approach
Registration
Essential criteria
- Eligibility for membership of the British Psychological Society and Division of Clinical Psychology is required.
- HCPC Registration
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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.
