Job summary We are excited to be recruiting into this new permanent full time Band 7/8a Clinical Psychologist/Clinical Neuropsychologist post to support neurological rehabilitation patients in the HMR Community Neuro Rehabilitation Team (CNRT) and the Bury Integrated Team (CSNRT). Please note: applicants must have completed at least the first year of the PGDip in Neuropsychology to be considered for an 8a position. Funding arrangements are in place for the PGDip and successful completion of the first year of the course allows you to be considered for the 8a position. The HMR CNRT and the Bury CSNRTs are welcoming, ambitious and enthusiastic teams with a wealth of expertise. There is a focus on multi-disciplinary working and goal setting to achieve the best outcomes with the patients and their support systems. The teams provide assessment and intervention for people across Rochdale and Bury who have a broad range of neurological conditions and acquired brain injuries. Main duties of the job To provide clinical psychology/neuropsychologically-informed assessments, formulations, and interventions for persons referred to the HMR CNRT and Bury CSNRT for MDT input. This includes individuals with a wide range of neurological conditions and acquired brain injury. To support the CNRT and the CSNRT in working with these client groups. To monitor outcomes with clients. To support research, audit and service evaluations within the 2 teams. To provide training to other members of the MDTs. You will join one of the largest Neuropsychology teams in the country. 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. The person will benefit from the supervision structure and peer support of the department and the additional CPD opportunities afforded here. We are looking for a proactive and creative individual who has a keen interest in clinical work and in developing evidence based, inclusive clinical neuropsychology services. 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. Date posted 26 September 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £60,504 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 236-SCO-P129-24-A Job locations HMR CNRT, Commnuity Hub and Bury Integrated Community Team (CSNRT), Bury HMR Community Services, Rochdale Infirmary, Whitehall St; and Bury Community Team Bury OL12 0NB 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 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 Person Specification Qualifications / Accreditation Essential DClinPsy HCPC registered Desirable PGDip Neuropsychology - 1 year completed Additional academic qualification (e.g. diploma, research MSc, PhD) Experience Essential Previous experience of work in a neuropsychology service Neuropsychological assessments Cognitive interventions Applying therapy in neurological populations Mental capacity assessments Adapting communication MDT working assessment and therapy with complex mental health conditions Desirable Previous experience of patients undergoing rehabilitation and exhibiting challenging behaviour Previous experience of providing clinical supervision for Assistant Psychologists or Students Prior experience of service development. Prior experience of research activity. previous experience of work within a specialist epilepsy or functional neurological conditions service Person Specification Qualifications / Accreditation Essential DClinPsy HCPC registered Desirable PGDip Neuropsychology - 1 year completed Additional academic qualification (e.g. diploma, research MSc, PhD) Experience Essential Previous experience of work in a neuropsychology service Neuropsychological assessments Cognitive interventions Applying therapy in neurological populations Mental capacity assessments Adapting communication MDT working assessment and therapy with complex mental health conditions Desirable Previous experience of patients undergoing rehabilitation and exhibiting challenging behaviour Previous experience of providing clinical supervision for Assistant Psychologists or Students Prior experience of service development. Prior experience of research activity. previous experience of work within a specialist epilepsy or functional neurological conditions service 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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). Employer details Employer name Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust Address HMR CNRT, Commnuity Hub and Bury Integrated Community Team (CSNRT), Bury HMR Community Services, Rochdale Infirmary, Whitehall St; and Bury Community Team Bury OL12 0NB Employer's website https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)