Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Clinical Neuropsychologist / Clinical Psychologist in Neuropsychology

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Job summary

We are excited to be recruiting for an 8B Clinical Neuropsychologist/Clinical Psychologist in Neuropsychology as a part of the Major Trauma and Traumatic Brain Injury Neuropsychology service. The inpatient and outpatient neuropsychology provision at Salford Royal is well-established, valued, and expanding, and we are thought of as dynamic, supportive, and fun team to be a part of.

To be employed at an 8B level, the successful applicant will have completed the Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) in Clinical Neuropsychology. We would also be happy, however, to receive applications from clinicians who have passed their first year of the PGDip and are ongoing with their second year. If successful, they would be appointed on an 8B preceptorship basis, and paid as a Band 8A until completion of the PGDip and successful demonstration of core competencies for an 8B role, assessed via portfolio.

Should the successful applicant wish to pursue the Qualification in Clinical Neuropsychology (QiCN) supervisory support and access to appropriate cases is routinely available as a part of the role.

You will be based in the Department of Clinical Neuropsychology at Salford Royal Hospital. The Department of Clinical Neuropsychology at Salford Royal is one of the largest neuropsychology services in the country, and has clinicians working across inpatient, outpatient, and community services. For more information about the post or department, do please get in touch.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will hold service lead responsibilities for the outpatient traumatic brain injury (TBI) service and will lead on the management and development of this service under the supervision of the Consultant Clinical Neuropsychologist for Major Trauma. The post holder will also provide dedicated, specialist clinical neuropsychology input as a part of the acute major trauma and major trauma rehabilitation wards as well as providing outpatient neuropsychology appointments. This includes providing direct and indirect support for patients, families, and MDT members. This might include one-to-one work, joint work, group work, consultation-based practice, reflective spaces, and formulation meetings, for example.

Providing clinical supervision and line management for Assistant Psychologist(s) and Psychological Wellbeing Assistant(s) within the Major Trauma Psychology/TBI service.

Developing education and training resources for patients, families, and staff alongside neuropsychology colleagues, MDT members, and service users.

Engaging in service development and research, supported by the Department and its resources.

Delivering teaching and offering placements/projects for regional DClin courses (e.g. Manchester, Liverpool, Lancaster, Sheffield) as able.

About us

Salford Care Organisation is part of the Northern Care Alliance, one of the largest NHS organisations in the country. A place with an outstanding reputation. Salford is the place which is taking bold, pioneering steps towards delivering a world class, fully integrated care system for adults. Salford Care Organisation is responsible for delivering a range of community and primary care services and specialist services to Greater Manchester and beyond.

Details

Date posted

17 July 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

236-SCO-P346-23

Job locations

Salford Royal Hospital

Department of Clinical Neuropsychology

Salford

M6 8HD


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

In line with the Trusts Single Equality Scheme we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, religion, marital status, social back ground or trade union membership. However, as members of ethnicity minority groups and individuals with disabilities are currently under-represented at this level of post, we would encourage applications from members of these groups. Appointment will be based on merit alone.

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

In line with the Trusts Single Equality Scheme we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, religion, marital status, social back ground or trade union membership. However, as members of ethnicity minority groups and individuals with disabilities are currently under-represented at this level of post, we would encourage applications from members of these groups. Appointment will be based on merit alone.

Person Specification

Qualfications & Registration

Essential

  • Member of the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC)
  • Eligibility for membership of British Psychological Society (BPS) and Division of Clinical Psychology (DCP)
  • Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology (DClinPsy)
  • Honours degree in Psychology (BSc)
  • Academic qualification such as Diploma or MSc in Research Methodology or PhD

Desirable

  • Postdoctoral Qualification in Clinical Neuropsychology (QiCN) and related eligibility for Division of Neuropsychology Specialist Register in Clinical Neuropsychology (SRCN)

Knowledge, Experience & Skills

Essential

  • Substantial experience in a regional neuroscience centre or clinical psychology service affiliated to a neuroscience centre
  • Previous experience of patients undergoing rehabilitation and exhibiting challenging behaviour in a healthcare setting
  • Prior experience of multidisciplinary team (MDT) working

Desirable

  • Previous experience of providing line management and clinical supervision to Assistant Psychologists
  • Prior experience of service development
  • Prior experience of research activity
Person Specification

Qualfications & Registration

Essential

  • Member of the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC)
  • Eligibility for membership of British Psychological Society (BPS) and Division of Clinical Psychology (DCP)
  • Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology (DClinPsy)
  • Honours degree in Psychology (BSc)
  • Academic qualification such as Diploma or MSc in Research Methodology or PhD

Desirable

  • Postdoctoral Qualification in Clinical Neuropsychology (QiCN) and related eligibility for Division of Neuropsychology Specialist Register in Clinical Neuropsychology (SRCN)

Knowledge, Experience & Skills

Essential

  • Substantial experience in a regional neuroscience centre or clinical psychology service affiliated to a neuroscience centre
  • Previous experience of patients undergoing rehabilitation and exhibiting challenging behaviour in a healthcare setting
  • Prior experience of multidisciplinary team (MDT) working

Desirable

  • Previous experience of providing line management and clinical supervision to Assistant Psychologists
  • Prior experience of service development
  • Prior experience of research activity

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Salford Royal Hospital

Department of Clinical Neuropsychology

Salford

M6 8HD


Employer's website

https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Salford Royal Hospital

Department of Clinical Neuropsychology

Salford

M6 8HD


Employer's website

https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Consultant Clinical Neuropsychologist

Dr Ben Dawson

benjamin.dawson@nca.nhs.uk

01612064694

Details

Date posted

17 July 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

236-SCO-P346-23

Job locations

Salford Royal Hospital

Department of Clinical Neuropsychology

Salford

M6 8HD


Supporting documents

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