Job summary
Band 7*/8A Clinical Psychologist (maternity leave cover) in Community Stroke/Neurorehabilitation
(Up to 0.75wte at Band 8A or 0.87wte at Band 7)
Would you like to gain experience in this well-established community service?
This is an excellent opportunity to join an established community stroke/neurorehab services in Central/South Manchester. You will be well supported by a Consultant Neuropsychologist, and you will have the opportunity to lead around supporting and supervising an assistant psychologist. The post will really benefit someone looking for a diverse range of experience in neuropsychology assessment, formulation and rehabilitation. We anticipate that this fixed term post will suit those keen to develop their clinical skills/portfolios, particularly those considering/working towards QiCN status.
*Band 7 Preceptorship available e.g. for trainees about to complete their training course
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will have experience of and enthusiasm for working within neuropsychological services and will provide a service of specialist assessment and intervention, working with a team of multidisciplinary staff. There are excellent opportunities within the service to become involved with service developments and with audit and research projects. The service has close links with Lancaster and Liverpool Doctorate Training Programmes and is the Host Trust for the Manchester Doctorate Programme, and you may gain valuable experience in supervising other staff as a result.
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
- Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% 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
- Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% 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
Qualifications
Essential
- oProfessional qualification in Clinical Psychology at doctoral level (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996) as accredited by the BPS.
- oRegistration as a Clinical Psychologist with the HCPC.
Desirable
- oPost qualification training in Neuropsychology
Experience
Essential
- oExperience of working as a Clinical Psychologist within Neuropsychological services post qualification (less experienced candidates will be appointed at Band 7 and work towards 8A competencies)
- oExperience of providing supervision and training
- oPrevious experience of neuropsychological assessment and delivering structured psychological interventions to clients with complex neuropsychological presentations
- oExperience of working with clients with challenging behaviours arising from neuropsychological conditions
Desirable
- oExperience of working within stroke/neurorehabilitation neuropsychology services in either community or inpatient settings
- oExperience of working within a multidisciplinary team within NHS Services
Knowledge
Essential
- oDoctoral level knowledge of research design and methodology, including complex multivariate data analysis as practiced within the field of clinical psychology.
- oKnowledge of the theory and practice of at least two specialised psychological therapies
Desirable
- oKnowledge of legislation in relation to clients of the service eg Mental Capacity Act and DOLS
- oFormal training in supervision of other psychologists
Skills
Essential
- oSkills in the use of complex methods of neuropsychological assessment, intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration.
- oAbility to use own initiative and to work under supervision where appropriate.
- oSkills in providing clinical consultation to other professionals
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oProfessional qualification in Clinical Psychology at doctoral level (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996) as accredited by the BPS.
- oRegistration as a Clinical Psychologist with the HCPC.
Desirable
- oPost qualification training in Neuropsychology
Experience
Essential
- oExperience of working as a Clinical Psychologist within Neuropsychological services post qualification (less experienced candidates will be appointed at Band 7 and work towards 8A competencies)
- oExperience of providing supervision and training
- oPrevious experience of neuropsychological assessment and delivering structured psychological interventions to clients with complex neuropsychological presentations
- oExperience of working with clients with challenging behaviours arising from neuropsychological conditions
Desirable
- oExperience of working within stroke/neurorehabilitation neuropsychology services in either community or inpatient settings
- oExperience of working within a multidisciplinary team within NHS Services
Knowledge
Essential
- oDoctoral level knowledge of research design and methodology, including complex multivariate data analysis as practiced within the field of clinical psychology.
- oKnowledge of the theory and practice of at least two specialised psychological therapies
Desirable
- oKnowledge of legislation in relation to clients of the service eg Mental Capacity Act and DOLS
- oFormal training in supervision of other psychologists
Skills
Essential
- oSkills in the use of complex methods of neuropsychological assessment, intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration.
- oAbility to use own initiative and to work under supervision where appropriate.
- oSkills in providing clinical consultation to 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).
