About this role
Job summary
We are looking for a highly motivated Clinical Psychologist inNeuropsychology/Clinical Neuropsychologist (8A) who has expertise in the inpatientsettings. This is a 12 month fixed-term post to provide secondment leave cover.
The postholder will be experienced in providing comprehensive and specialist neuropsychology assessments of complex neurological conditions and will be skilled in providing interventions using multiple models. You will be experienced and familiar with working closely with the wider MDT on formulation of management plans. You will join one of the largest Neuropsychology teams in the country, in a culturallydiverse region. We are a group of highly committed and supportive clinicians whowork across inpatient, outpatient and community settings supported by an excellentadministrative and managerial team.You will benefit from the comprehensive supervision structure and peer support ofthe department, and the CPD opportunities offered here.For this specific post, we are looking for an individual who has experience of working with other disciplines to help diagnose and treat complex neurological conditions.
The post will be based at Salford Royal Hospital.
Main duties of the job
Neuropsychology Lead for the Acute Neuroscience wards (predominantly theAcute Neurology Unit).- providing specialist psychological assessment,interventions, management and advice on the diverse cohort of inpatients atthe unit.Work with colleagues in the unit and department to provide and maintain ahigh-quality and innovative neuropsychology service including clinical workand clinically important research.Be responsible for the provision and delivery of the neuropsychology servicethat includes a range of neurological conditions managed on the unitProvide inclusive direct clinical services for patients including highly specialistand detailed assessments, formulations and treatment where appropriate.Provide inclusive indirect clinical services for patients including liaison with themultiple health and other professionals involved in the patient pathway andliaison with outside agencies as appropriate.Develop highly specialist clinical neuropsychology input for these services incollaboration with the wider clinical team and patient representatives.Provide teaching, training, research, and development within thesespecialities,The job includes line management and clinical supervision responsibilities forclinical neuropsychology team membersWork in partnership with neuropsychology colleagues to provide integratedand high-quality services across the department.
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.
Learn more about us in our Candidate Information Pack.
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
Qualifications Essential
BPS accredited undergrad degree Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (ClinPsyD) Partial completion (50%) PGDip in Clin Neuro
Desirable
Completion (100%) PGDip in Clin Neuro
Registration Essential
Registered with HCPC BPS accredited undergrad degree
Experience Essential
Experience of working in a rehabilitation setting MDT working Working with behaviours that challenge Line management / clinical supervision to APs
Desirable
Experience in regional neuroscience centre Service development Post-DClin research experience
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.
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UK Registration
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Employer details Employer name Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Address Salford Royal
Stott Lane
Salford
M6 8HD
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)