Job summary
We are excited to offer an exceptional opportunity for a Senior Assistant Psychologist to join the Northern Care Alliance, based at St James's House, Salford, within the Salford Community Stroke and Neurorehabilitation Team.
This is a varied and rewarding role supporting individuals throughout their rehabilitation journey. You'll be involved in neuropsychological assessments including cognitive testing, as well as deliveringindividual, group, and systemic interventions as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team.
You'll also benefit from working within a large neuropsychology department, gaining exposure to a wide range of clinical experiences. This post offers ideal preparation for a future career in clinical psychology and neuropsychology.
This is a full-time, permanent, Band 5 post.
This advert will close once sufficient numbers of applications have been received. Additional Senior Assistant Psychologist posts may become available, and strong candidates who are not initially successful may be considered for these roles without the need for a further interview.
Main duties of the job
You will assist with the overall development of the new Neuropsychology provision within the team and contribute to:
- Assessments, formulations and interventions for clients referred to the CNST in Salford. This is likely to include home visits. You will work closely with Clinical Neuropsychology colleagues and other members of the multidisciplinaryteam.
- You will also hold responsibilities for maintaining patient databases and assisting in audit and service evaluation.
About us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives. As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three
Core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team. In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
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
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
Person Specification
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
Essential
- Proven experience in a relevant job role
- Professional knowledge gained through academic study
- Previous experience of working directly with people who present with cognitive, behavioural or emotional difficulties
- Ability to demonstrate support of the values and beliefs of the NCA
- Good communication skills
- Computer literacy
- Ability to organise information and data
- Ability to work with an liaise with a range of professionals and services
Desirable
- Previous experience of working within a team
- Previous research and audit experience
- Previous experience of using neuropsychological or psychometric tests
- Psychological knowledge and skills developed through personal experiences
Registration / Qualfifications
Essential
- Eligibility for graduate membership of the British Psychological Society (BPS)
- Honours Degree in Psychology (minimum 2:1 or 2:2 with additional information)
Person Specification
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
Essential
- Proven experience in a relevant job role
- Professional knowledge gained through academic study
- Previous experience of working directly with people who present with cognitive, behavioural or emotional difficulties
- Ability to demonstrate support of the values and beliefs of the NCA
- Good communication skills
- Computer literacy
- Ability to organise information and data
- Ability to work with an liaise with a range of professionals and services
Desirable
- Previous experience of working within a team
- Previous research and audit experience
- Previous experience of using neuropsychological or psychometric tests
- Psychological knowledge and skills developed through personal experiences
Registration / Qualfifications
Essential
- Eligibility for graduate membership of the British Psychological Society (BPS)
- Honours Degree in Psychology (minimum 2:1 or 2:2 with 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).
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).