Job summary
Post: 1.0WTE Band 8B Principal Clinical Neuropsychologist (Permanent)
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Clinical Psychologist/Neuropsychologist to work within our Trust, in partnership with Manchester Local Care Organisation (MLCO), to join an existing and well established clinical neuropsychology service to patients of the Community Neurorehabilitation/Stroke Services (CNRT/CST) in North Manchester. The post-holder will be based within North Manchester Community Services (with close links to other Clinical Neuropsychology services throughout Manchester and Greater Manchester) as part of a service level agreement between GMMH and the MLCO. You would be supported by the Consultant Lead for Neuropsychology in the Manchester Community Stroke/Neurorehabilitation pathways (who would also supervise the post holder). You would have the opportunity to deputise for the consultant lead at appropriate times.
Main duties of the job
Provision of a high-quality clinical neuropsychology service to North Manchester community stroke and neurorehabilitation teams
Consultation, teaching, training, supervision of non-psychology MDT colleagues
Continuing to support the development of the neuropsychology pathway, to ensure it is safe, effective and accessible to all who might benefit from it
Be committed to MDT working, and forge strong relationships with other team members and with service leads
Provide day-to-day support and supervision to a full time assistant psychologist
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
Qualifications
Essential
Has required qualifications
Training
Essential
Has training in relevant evidence based neuropsychological training
Experience
Essential
Has significant experience of working as a qualified clinical psychologist in neuropsychology field
Desirable
Coordinating a psychological service
Job description
Job responsibilities
Qualifications
Essential
Has required qualifications
Training
Essential
Has training in relevant evidence based neuropsychological training
Experience
Essential
Has significant experience of working as a qualified clinical psychologist in neuropsychology field
Desirable
Coordinating a psychological service
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Post-graduate doctorate in clinical psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996 or those in lateral transfer) as accredited by the BPS
- Registered Clinical Psychologist with the HCPC
- Further training in neuropsychology (e.g. PG Diploma in Neuropsychology)
- Clinical supervision training
Desirable
- QiCN of the BPS Division of Neuropsychology (or working towards)
Experience
Essential
- Experience as a qualified clinical psychologist of working with people with neuropsychological problems
- Experience of neuropsychological assessment and interpretation of results
- Experience of applying cognitive rehabilitation and therapeutic techniques to a population with cognitive deficits
- Ability to assess mental capacity
Desirable
- Experience of consultation and liaising with other health care workers
- Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of co-ordinating a psychological service
Knowledge
Essential
- In-depth knowledge of neuropsychological issues, assessment, interpretation of results and rehabilitation
- Knowledge of neurological and psychiatric conditions that can lead to neuropsychological difficulties
- Knowledge of more than one theoretical therapeutic approach
- Evidence of continuing professional development as recommended by the BPS
Desirable
- Knowledge of relevant legislation (e.g. MCA 2005) and its implications for both clinical practice and professional management in relation to the client group and mental health
Skills
Essential
- High level communication, both oral and written, and interpersonal skills in order to convey complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS
- Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team and liaise with other professionals
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Post-graduate doctorate in clinical psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996 or those in lateral transfer) as accredited by the BPS
- Registered Clinical Psychologist with the HCPC
- Further training in neuropsychology (e.g. PG Diploma in Neuropsychology)
- Clinical supervision training
Desirable
- QiCN of the BPS Division of Neuropsychology (or working towards)
Experience
Essential
- Experience as a qualified clinical psychologist of working with people with neuropsychological problems
- Experience of neuropsychological assessment and interpretation of results
- Experience of applying cognitive rehabilitation and therapeutic techniques to a population with cognitive deficits
- Ability to assess mental capacity
Desirable
- Experience of consultation and liaising with other health care workers
- Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of co-ordinating a psychological service
Knowledge
Essential
- In-depth knowledge of neuropsychological issues, assessment, interpretation of results and rehabilitation
- Knowledge of neurological and psychiatric conditions that can lead to neuropsychological difficulties
- Knowledge of more than one theoretical therapeutic approach
- Evidence of continuing professional development as recommended by the BPS
Desirable
- Knowledge of relevant legislation (e.g. MCA 2005) and its implications for both clinical practice and professional management in relation to the client group and mental health
Skills
Essential
- High level communication, both oral and written, and interpersonal skills in order to convey complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS
- Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team and liaise with other professionals
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).
