Job summary
We are excited to be recruiting into this new permanent 0.7 wte Band 7/8a Clinical Psychologist/Clinical Neuropsychologist post to support neurological rehabilitation patients in the HMR Community Neuro Rehabilitation Team (CNRT). Please note: applicants must have completed at least the first year of the PGDip in Neuropsychology to be considered for an 8a position. Funding arrangements are in place for the PGDip and successful completion of the first year of the course allows you to be considered for the 8a position.
The HMR CNRT 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 to achieve the best outcomes with the patients and their support systems. We provide assessment and intervention for people across Rochdale who have a broad range of neurological conditions and acquired brain injuries.
Main duties of the job
To provide clinical psychology/neuropsychologically-informed assessments, formulations, and interventions for persons referred to the HMR CNRT for MDT input. This includes individuals with a wide range of neurological conditions and acquired brain injury.
To support the CNRT MDT in working with these client groups.
To monitor outcomes with clients.
To support research, audit and service evaluations within HMR CNRT.
To provide training to other members of the MDT.
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.
We are looking for a proactive and creative individual who has a keen interest in clinical work and in developing evidence based, inclusive clinical neuropsychology services.
About us
Salford Care Organisation is part of the Northern Care Alliance, one of the largest NHS organisations in the country. Salford is the place, which is taking bold, pioneering steps towards delivering a world class, fully integrated care system for adults. Home to the Manchester Centre for Clinical Neurosciences, Greater Manchester Trauma Hospital and the Geoffrey Jefferson Brain Research Centre, Salford is improving care for some of the sickest patients in the region, and delivers a range of acute, community and primary care services and specialist services to Greater Manchester and beyond.
Job description
Job 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 Trusts 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.
Job description
Job 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 Trusts 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
Qualifications / Accreditation
Essential
Desirable
- PGDip Neuropsychology
- Additional academic qualification (e.g. diploma, research MSc, PhD)
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of work in a neuropsychology service
- Neuropsychological assessments
- Cognitive interventions
- Applying therapy in neurological populations
- Mental capacity assessments
- Adapting communication
- MDT working
- assessment and therapy with complex mental health conditions
Desirable
- Previous experience of patients undergoing rehabilitation and exhibiting challenging behaviour
- Previous experience of providing clinical supervision for Assistant Psychologists or Students
- Prior experience of service development.
- Prior experience of research activity.
- previous experience of work within a specialist epilepsy or functional neurological conditions service
Person Specification
Qualifications / Accreditation
Essential
Desirable
- PGDip Neuropsychology
- Additional academic qualification (e.g. diploma, research MSc, PhD)
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of work in a neuropsychology service
- Neuropsychological assessments
- Cognitive interventions
- Applying therapy in neurological populations
- Mental capacity assessments
- Adapting communication
- MDT working
- assessment and therapy with complex mental health conditions
Desirable
- Previous experience of patients undergoing rehabilitation and exhibiting challenging behaviour
- Previous experience of providing clinical supervision for Assistant Psychologists or Students
- Prior experience of service development.
- Prior experience of research activity.
- previous experience of work within a specialist epilepsy or functional neurological conditions service
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).