This is an exciting opportunity to join the Department of Clinical Neuropsychology at the Manchester Centre for Clinical Neurosciences.

We are looking for a highly motivated Consultant Clinical Neuropsychologist who has expertise in functional neurosurgery and neurodegenerative conditions. The Neuropsychologist 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 neuropsychology service lead for the differential diagnosis of neurodegenerative conditions and the deep brain stimulation services.

You will join one of the largest Neuropsychology teams in the country, in a culturally diverse region. We are a group of highly committed and supportive clinicians who work across inpatient, outpatient and community settings supported by an excellent administrative and managerial team.

You will benefit from the comprehensive supervision structure and peer support of the 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. .

Main duties of the job

You will be a part of the Department of Clinical Neuropsychology at Salford Royal Hospital and regular, specialist supervision will be provided by our Joint Head of Department. You will also be able to access peer supervision and support from other members of the department who specialise in a wide variety of areas. We are a longstanding department consisting of a friendly and supportive team that provides specialist clinical neuropsychology services at the Manchester Centre for Clinical Neurosciences, and across other inpatient and community services across Greater Manchester.

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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 betterwork-life balance.

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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

Registration / Qualifications

Essential

• Eligibility for membership of the British Psychological Society and Division of Clinical Psychology is required.
• Eligibility for membership of the Division of Neuropsychology is essential.
• HCPC Registration
• Honours Degree in Psychology
• Doctoral Degree in Clinical Psychology
• Postdoctoral Qualification in Clinical Neuropsychology (QiCN) and related eligibility for Division of Neuropsychology Specialist Register in Clinical Neuropsychology (SRCN) via this or the grand-parenting scheme.

Desirable

• Academic qualification such as Diploma or MSc in Research Methodology or PhD.

Experience

Essential

• At least 4 years previous experience in a regional neuroscience centre or clinical psychology service affiliated to a neuroscience centre.
• Previous experience of differential diagnosis of dementias and DBS surgery
• Prior experience of multidisciplinary team (MDT) working.
• Previous experience of providing line management and clinical supervision to qualified Clinical Psychologists and Assistant Psychologists.

Desirable

• Prior experience of service development
• Prior experience of research activity.

Employer details

Employer name

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Salford Royal Hospital

Stott Lane

Salford

M6 8HD

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