We are excited to offer several Assistant Psychologist posts in the Northern Care Alliance, based in the Department of Clinical Neuropsychology.

Within this, we have 2 x FTE permanent posts

This advert will close once sufficient numbers of applications have been received.

Main duties of the job

You will assist with the overall running and provision of services within the team, contributing to:

Assessments, formulations and interventions for patients referred to the outpatient Clinical Neuropsychology Department with varied neuropsychological presentations. You will work closely with Clinical Neuropsychology colleagues and other members of the trans-disciplinary team.

You will have opportunities to co-facilitate group therapies, including anxiety management, lifestyle medicine, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Rehabilitation and an online Psychoeducation Course.

You will hold responsibilities for maintaining patient databases and assisting in audit and service evaluation.

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 well-being activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.

For the latest informationaround our values and behaviours, please visit our careers website

https://www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

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.

Person Specification

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Essential

• Proven experience in a relevant job role
• Professional knowledge gained through academic study
• Previous experience of working directly with people who present with cognitive, behavioural or emotional difficulties
• Ability to demonstrate support of the values and beliefs of the NCA
• Good communication skills
• Computer literacy
• Ability to organise information and data
• Ability to work with an liaise with a range of professionals and services

Desirable

• Previous experience of working within a team
• Previous research and audit experience
• Previous experience of using neuropsychological or psychometric tests
• Psychological knowledge and skills developed through personal experiences

Registration / Qualfifications

Essential

• Eligibility for graduate membership of the British Psychological Society (BPS)
• Honours Degree in Psychology (minimum 2:1 or 2:2 with additional information)

Employer details

Employer name

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Clinical Sciences Building, Salford Royal Hospital

Stott Lane

Salford

M6 8HD

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