Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Psychologist with enthusiasm and interest in working with older people to join a friendly and supportive memory assessment service. The post is advertised at Band 8a, though we strongly encourage psychologists in clinical training or those working at Band 7 to apply for the post on a preceptorship basis.
Main duties of the job
The psychology resource within Bolton Memory Assessment Service consists of a Principal Clinical Psychologist, Assistant Psychologist and trainees on placement, who are all a core part of the wider service MDT. We have good links with the Northwest clinical psychology training programs and Northwest FPOP. The postholder would also have links with the wider Older People's psychology service in GMMH. As a group we meet twice annually for continuing professional development, as well as other regular forums, and opportunities for further training are encouraged and supported.
A detailed overview of the job description and main responsibilities is outlined in the documents attached.
About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 6,400 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 160 locations.
We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford, Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.
Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.
Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.
Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification
Staff benefits
Band
Saturday (midnight to midnight) and any week day after 8pm and before 6am
All time on Sundays and Public Holidays (midnight to midnight)
1
Time plus 47%
Time plus 94%
2
Time plus 41%
Time plus 83%
3
Time plus 35%
Time plus 69%
4 9
Time plus 30%
Time plus 60%
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
- Excellent pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Wellbeing programme
- Blue Light Card Discounts
fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification
Staff benefits
Band
Saturday (midnight to midnight) and any week day after 8pm and before 6am
All time on Sundays and Public Holidays (midnight to midnight)
1
Time plus 47%
Time plus 94%
2
Time plus 41%
Time plus 83%
3
Time plus 35%
Time plus 69%
4 9
Time plus 30%
Time plus 60%
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
- Excellent pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Wellbeing programme
- Blue Light Card Discounts
fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Eligibility to register as a clinical/counselling psychologist with the HCPC.
Desirable
- Training in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological relevance (e.g. neuropsychology, a specific therapeutic modality).
- Completion of a recognised UK DClin course organised supervisor training programme for the specific supervision of DClin psychologists in clinical training
Experience
Essential
- Experience of specialist psychological & neuropsychological assessment and treatment of older people and those with psychological difficulties in the context of an organic presentation (mainly dementia), across a range of care settings
Desirable
- Significant experience of diagnostic neuropsychological assessment and relevant cognitive rehabilitation interventions
Skills
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience
Essential
- Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups.
- Ability to teach and train others, using a variety of complex multi-media materials, suitable for presentations within public, professional and academic settings
Desirable
- Experience of supervision of other psychologist and non-psychologist colleagues
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Eligibility to register as a clinical/counselling psychologist with the HCPC.
Desirable
- Training in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological relevance (e.g. neuropsychology, a specific therapeutic modality).
- Completion of a recognised UK DClin course organised supervisor training programme for the specific supervision of DClin psychologists in clinical training
Experience
Essential
- Experience of specialist psychological & neuropsychological assessment and treatment of older people and those with psychological difficulties in the context of an organic presentation (mainly dementia), across a range of care settings
Desirable
- Significant experience of diagnostic neuropsychological assessment and relevant cognitive rehabilitation interventions
Skills
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience
Essential
- Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups.
- Ability to teach and train others, using a variety of complex multi-media materials, suitable for presentations within public, professional and academic settings
Desirable
- Experience of supervision of other psychologist and non-psychologist colleagues
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT
Address
Bolton Memory Assessment Service, Breightmet Health Centre
Breightmet Fold Lane
Bolton
BL2 6NT
Employer's website
https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
