Job summary
We have an exciting development role for a Clinical Psychologist within Wigan Memory Assessment Team You will join a great team of professionals including nurses, OT's, Consultant Psychiatrists and other psychologists to support in the early diagnosis of Dementia for people living in the Wigan area.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for the promotion and delivery of high-quality psychology services to adults of any age requiring investigation and management of organic mental health problems (predominantly mild cognitive impairment and dementias) through the Wigan Memory Service. This to be achieved directly, by face-to-face neuropsychological assessment and clinical work with patients and indirectly by collaboration with other members of the multi-disciplinary team.
About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122 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
See attached detailed job description and person specification
Staff benefits
- Onsite Gym and Classes
- Free Parking
- Pay Enhancements 36% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 72 % additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
- 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
Job description
Job responsibilities
See attached detailed job description and person specification
Staff benefits
- Onsite Gym and Classes
- Free Parking
- Pay Enhancements 36% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 72 % additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
- 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
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Good honors degree in psychology allowing eligibility for graduate membership of the British Psychological Society (BPS)
- Post-graduate doctorate in clinical / counselling psychology, (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996), as accredited by the BPS.
- Eligibility to register as a clinical/counselling psychologist with the HCPC.
Desirable
- Additional related academic qualifications to masters or doctoral level
- Additional training in neuropsychology specific to older adults
- Completion of relevant modules of Accredited Doctoral Clinical / Counselling Psychology Course: Introduction to Supervision Courses (approx. 30 hours)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of specialist psychological and neuropsychological assessment, formulation and treatment of clients with dementias and associated mental health problems, across the age range
Desirable
- Significant experience of diagnostic neuropsychological assessment and relevant cognitive rehabilitation interventions.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Skills in the use of neuropsychological screening tests
- Ability to prioritise work, operate a waiting list, meet short deadlines and an unpredictable work pattern which requires regular revision of plans.
Desirable
- Ability to teach and train others, using a variety of complex multi-media materials, suitable for presentations within public, professional and academic settings
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Good honors degree in psychology allowing eligibility for graduate membership of the British Psychological Society (BPS)
- Post-graduate doctorate in clinical / counselling psychology, (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996), as accredited by the BPS.
- Eligibility to register as a clinical/counselling psychologist with the HCPC.
Desirable
- Additional related academic qualifications to masters or doctoral level
- Additional training in neuropsychology specific to older adults
- Completion of relevant modules of Accredited Doctoral Clinical / Counselling Psychology Course: Introduction to Supervision Courses (approx. 30 hours)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of specialist psychological and neuropsychological assessment, formulation and treatment of clients with dementias and associated mental health problems, across the age range
Desirable
- Significant experience of diagnostic neuropsychological assessment and relevant cognitive rehabilitation interventions.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Skills in the use of neuropsychological screening tests
- Ability to prioritise work, operate a waiting list, meet short deadlines and an unpredictable work pattern which requires regular revision of plans.
Desirable
- Ability to teach and train others, using a variety of complex multi-media materials, suitable for presentations within public, professional and academic settings
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).
