Job summary
We are excited to offer this Senior Assistant Psychologist post in the Northern Care Alliance, based in the Department of Clinical Neuropsychology.
We have full- and part-time opportunities within neuropsychology outpatient services.
You will assist with the overall development of the Neuropsychology provision within the outpatient services at Salford Royal Hospital:
You will be involved in:
- Assessments, formulations, and interventions for patients referred to the department.
- You will hold responsibilities for maintaining patient databases and assisting in audit and service evaluation.
- Some of our outpatient posts involve supporting clinicians during awake craniotomies and fMRI.
- You will have opportunities to co-facilitate group therapies such as anxiety management, lifestyle medicine, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, cognitive rehabilitation and an online psychoeducation course.
You will be employed and have access to the support system within the NCA, one of the largest NHS organisations in the country, with one of the strongest and most diverse Neuropsychology teams.
We are keen to promote diversity and reduce inequity within Clinical Psychology and hope to act on this value where we can. We encourage applicants to include meaningful contextual information as part of their application.
Main duties of the job
Professional Duties
Conducting and accurately scoring neuropsychological assessment for people with a neurological condition/brain injury.
Support assessment and intervention with families and carers of individuals with neurological difficulties.
Direct clinical work: including intervention for behavioural, emotional or cognitive problems occurring as a result of a neurological condition (individually or in groups).
Contribute to trans-disciplinary assessment and intervention work.
Attend trans-disciplinary team meetings and represent the neuropsychology service.
Be an active participant in meetings and working groups with the broader neuropsychology service as part of NCA.
Maintain accurate records of contact.
Maintain up to date and accurate databases for neuropsychology services.
Assist in the evaluation and auditing of neuropsychology services.
- Contribute to service evaluation and research activity.
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 threecore 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 (2:1 minimum)
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 (2:1 minimum)
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).