Job summary
Applications are invited from psychology graduates who are enthusiastic about working with people with dementia. The post is full time hours (37.5 hours) and is based in a Memory Assessment Service at Breightmet Health Centre, Bolton. The post is available on a permanent contract.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work under clinical psychology supervision. Work will involve conducting neuropsychological testing related to the diagnostic process for dementia, and relevant post-diagnostic interventions with service users and their families.
The Psychology Team consists of a principal clinical psychologist, a clinical 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 programmes and the BPS Faculty of the Psychology of Older People (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.
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
Please see attached job description and person specification
Staff benefits
- Pay Enhancements.
- 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
Fuel Genie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification
Staff benefits
- Pay Enhancements.
- 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
Fuel Genie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)
Person Specification
Screening question
Essential
- Has answered advert question sufficiently
Qualifications
Essential
- 2:1 or above undergraduate degree in psychology conferring eligibility for GBR of BPS, or equivalent qualification or experience
Desirable
- Post graduate qualification relevant to the post
Knowledge
Essential
- Appreciation and/or knowledge of relevant issues pertaining to working with older people with or without dementia
Experience
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Undergraduate research experience
- experience of working with people in psychological distress
Desirable
- Experience of delivering relevant psychological interventions (under the supervision of a qualified psychologist)
- Experience of the use of neuropsychological assessments Post graduate qualification relevant to the post.
Person Specification
Screening question
Essential
- Has answered advert question sufficiently
Qualifications
Essential
- 2:1 or above undergraduate degree in psychology conferring eligibility for GBR of BPS, or equivalent qualification or experience
Desirable
- Post graduate qualification relevant to the post
Knowledge
Essential
- Appreciation and/or knowledge of relevant issues pertaining to working with older people with or without dementia
Experience
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Undergraduate research experience
- experience of working with people in psychological distress
Desirable
- Experience of delivering relevant psychological interventions (under the supervision of a qualified psychologist)
- Experience of the use of neuropsychological assessments Post graduate qualification relevant to the post.
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).
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).
