Job Description
We are pleased to be recruiting into a full-time, permanent Clinical Psychologist/Clinical Neuropsychologist post. We can appoint at band 7 or band 8a and it is a full time (37.5 hours) role, although we are happy to discuss part-time working. At a Trust level, we ask that applicants have completed at least the first year of the PGDip in Neuropsychology to be considered for an 8a position. If appointed at band 7, support would be given to complete a recognised Clinical Neuropsychology course to obtain the knowledge component of the Qualification in Clinical Neuropsychology.
The Salford Community Stroke and Neuro Rehabilitation Team (CSNRT) is a welcoming, ambitious and enthusiastic team with a wealth of expertise, making it a great place to work. There is a focus on multi-disciplinary working and goal setting with an aim to achieve the best outcomes with the patients, and their support and care systems. You would be joining a neuropsychology team that consists of a Consultant Clinical Neuropsychologist, three Clinical Psychologists/Clinical Neuropsychologists and two Assistant Psychologists with professional links to the wider neuropsychology department at Salford Royal and across other neuro rehabilitation services in Greater Manchester. There are weekly CPD sessions within the service, and monthly in the neuropsychology department. We have links with three of the local Doctorates in Clinical Psychology to offer teaching and placements as required.
Salford Care Organisation is part of the Northern Care Alliance, one of the largest NHS organisations in the country. A place with an outstanding reputation. Salford is the place which is taking bold, pioneering steps towards delivering a world class, fully integrated care system for adults. Twice rated Outstanding by the CQC, Salford Care Organisation is responsible for delivering a range of community and primary care services and specialist services to Greater Manchester and beyond.
Salford CSNRT provides assessment and intervention for those across the Salford postcode who have a broad range of neurological conditions and acquired brain injuries. Appointments are usually at the individual’s home or in a clinic setting in the community and so the successful candidate would need to be able to travel around the Salford area easily. Working within the service is diverse and it is a great way to develop a depth and breadth of neuropsychological knowledge and ways of working. There is supervision and line management within the service and a great deal of peer support. The team is also dedicated to service development, making it an exciting place to work.