Consultant Clinical Neuropsychologist Salford, North West England, England
Job description
Job overview
We are looking for a Consultant Clinical Neuropsychologist to be our Clinical Lead for the new Greater Manchester Major Trauma Centre at Salford Care Organisation. Applicants will need to hold the Division of Neuropsychology's (DoN) Qualification in Clinical Neuropsychology (QiCN), or be nearing completion.
You will be based within the Clinical Neuropsychology Department at the Salford Care Organisation and will provide a clinical service to the Major Trauma wards that will include working with patients, families, and staff. You will be responsible for strategic development and service evaluation for neuropsychology within the the inpatient services, and will work alongside MDT colleagues to deliver and promote the service via the provision of MDT-working, teaching, training, and research. There will also be line management and clinical supervision responsibilities for other members of the neuropsychology team within the Major Trauma service,
This is therefore an excellent opportunity to be at the forefront of neuropsychology developments within the Manchester Centre for Clinical Neurosciences.
Main duties of the job
You will be a part of the Department of Clinical Neuropsychology at Salford Royal and so regular, specialist supervision will be provided by our Joint Head of Service. You will also be able to access peer supervision and support from other members of the department. We are a well-established service consisting of a friendly and supportive team that provides specialist clinical neuropsychology services in the Manchester Centre for Clinical Neurosciences, as well as in a number of other services across Greater Manchester.
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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. However, as members of ethnicity minority groups and individuals with disabilities are currently under-represented at this level of post, we would encourage applications from members of these groups. Appointment will be based on merit alone.
Person specification
Registration / Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Eligibility for membership of the British Psychological Society and Division of Clinical Psychology is required.
- Eligibility for membership of the Division of Neuropsychology is essential.
- HCPC Registration
- Honours Degree in Psychology
- Doctoral Degree in Clinical Psychology
- Postdoctoral Qualification in Clinical Neuropsychology (QiCN) and related eligibility for Division of Neuropsychology Specialist Register in Clinical Neuropsychology (SRCN) via this or the grand-parenting scheme.
Desirable criteria
- Academic qualification such as Diploma or MSc in Research Methodology or PhD.
Experience
Essential criteria
- Considerable previous experience in a regional neuroscience centre or clinical psychology service affiliated to a neuroscience centre.
- Previous experience of patients undergoing rehabilitation and exhibiting challenging behaviour in a inpatient setting.
- Prior experience of multidisciplinary team (MDT) working.
- Previous experience of providing line management and clinical supervision to qualified Clinical Psychologists and Assistant Psychologists.
Desirable criteria
- Prior experience of service development
- Prior experience of research activity.
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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.
