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    Highly Specialist Clinical Psychologist - Manchester, United Kingdom - Greater Manchester Mental Health

    Greater Manchester Mental Health
    Greater Manchester Mental Health Manchester, United Kingdom

    1 week ago

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    Part time
    Description

    Job overview

    Post: Band 7 or 8A (up to but can be flexible is seeking less)

    Fixed Term Contract until February 2025 (maternity leave cover)

    Intermediate Neurorehabilitation Unit (INRU)

    We are keen to recruit a Clinical Psychologist/Neuropsychologist to work within our Trust in a well-developed and experienced neuropsychology service. This fixed term post will really benefit someone looking for a diverse range of experience in neuropsychology assessment and rehabilitation, as well as gaining key skills in supporting safe discharge planning. We anticipate that the post will suit those keen to develop their clinical skills/portfolios, particularly those considering or working towards QiCN status.

    We are happy to consider applications from soon to qualify/recently qualified practitioner psychologists who would be appointed at Band 7.

    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.

    Working for our organisation

    Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 6,400 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 160 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.

    Detailed job description and main responsibilities

    Qualifications

    Essential

    Has required qualifications

    Desirable

    Post qualification training in Neuropsychology

    Experience

    Essential

    Has experience of working as a qualified clinical psychologist in relevant area

    Desirable

    Has experience working within specialist MDT

    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 criteria

  • •Professional qualification in Clinical Psychology at doctoral level (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996) as accredited by the BPS
  • •Registration as a Clinical Psychologist with the HCPC
  • Desirable criteria

  • •Post qualification training in Neuropsychology
  • Experience

    Essential criteria

  • •Experience 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)
  • •Experience of providing supervision and training
  • •Previous experience of neuropsychological assessment and delivering structured psychological interventions to clients with complex neuropsychological presentations
  • •Experience of working with clients with challenging behaviours arising from neuropsychological conditions
  • Desirable criteria

  • •Experience of working within stroke/neurorehabilitation neuropsychology services in either community or inpatient settings
  • •Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team within NHS Services
  • Knowledge

    Essential criteria

  • •Doctoral level knowledge of research design and methodology, including complex multivariate data analysis as practiced within the field of clinical psychology.
  • •Knowledge of the theory and practice of at least two specialised psychological therapies.
  • Desirable criteria

  • •Knowledge of legislation in relation to clients of the service eg Mental Capacity Act and DOLS
  • Skills

    Essential criteria

  • •Skills in the use of complex methods of neuropsychological assessment, intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration
  • •Skills in providing clinical consultation to other professionals.
  • •Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team and to liaise effectively with other professionals
  • Applicants are encouraged to apply for posts at Greater Manchester Mental Health who have direct experience of mental health, learning disability or drug and alcohol services either as a service user or a carer.

    The Trust is also committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

    We are aspiring to ensure our workforce is representative of the diverse communities that we serve, and we are strongly committed to removing barriers to employment for candidates from under-represented groups, for example BAME, Disabled and LGBT+ communities. If you would like to have an informal chat about the recruitment process for this role or would value some additional support, we'd love to hear from you.

    Sponsorship will be offered for eligible roles that meet the salary requirements. Please review guidance from the UK Government . Please note, most health and care jobs must have a salary of at least £23,300, and other eligible jobs may require have a salary of £38,700 or higher, depending on your individual circumstances.

    Do you have experience outside the NHS?

    We want to attract and retain people with diverse skills and experience, to deliver inclusive healthcare services to our communities.

    We will consider relevant experience outside the NHS to calculate your salary on appointment.



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