Highly Specialist Clinical Psychologist | Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 04 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £50,952 - £57,349 per annum, pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 04 May 2024 |
| Location: | Greater Manchester, M41 5SL |
| Company: | Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 6203383/437-6156960-A |
Summary
Post: Band 7 or 8A (up to 0.8WTE 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.
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.
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.
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
This advert closes on Monday 13 May 2024