Highly Specialist Clinical Psychologist

NHS; Bolton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Clinical Psychologist to join their supportive memory assessment service in Bolton. The role involves working with older adults, conducting assessments, and contributing to a multidisciplinary team. This is a part-time, permanent position with opportunities for training and development.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Cycle to work scheme

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Blue Light Card Discounts

Qualifications

• Eligibility to register as a clinical/counselling psychologist with the HCPC.
• Training in specialized areas like neuropsychology.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychological assessments and treatments for older people.
• Supervise colleagues, including psychologists and non-psychologists.

Skills

Communication

Teaching

Consultation

Education

DClin course

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Psychologist with enthusiasm and interest in working with older people to join a friendly and supportive memory assessment service. The post is advertised at Band 8a, though we strongly encourage psychologists in clinical training or those working at Band 7 to apply for the post on a preceptorship basis.

Main duties of the job

The psychology resource within Bolton Memory Assessment Service consists of a Principal Clinical Psychologist, Assistant Psychologist, and trainees on placement, who are all a core part of the wider service MDT. We have good links with the Northwest clinical psychology training programs and Northwest FPOP. The postholder would also have links with the wider Older People's psychology service in GMMH. As a group, we meet twice annually for continuing professional development, as well as other regular forums, and opportunities for further training are encouraged and supported.

A detailed overview of the job description and main responsibilities is outlined in the documents attached.

About us

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 northwest 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.

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification

Band

Working hours include Saturday (midnight to midnight), any weekday after 8 pm and before 6 am, and all time on Sundays and Public Holidays (midnight to midnight).

Benefits

• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Blue Light Card Discounts

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Eligibility to register as a clinical/counselling psychologist with the HCPC.
• Training in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological relevance (e.g., neuropsychology, specific therapeutic modalities).
• Completion of a recognised UK DClin course and supervisor training programme for the supervision of DClin psychologists in training.

Experience

• Experience of specialist psychological and neuropsychological assessment and treatment of older people, especially in the context of organic presentations like dementia, across various care settings.
• Significant experience in diagnostic neuropsychological assessment and cognitive rehabilitation interventions.

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Skills in providing consultation to professional and non-professional groups.
• Ability to teach and train using complex multimedia materials suitable for diverse audiences.
• Experience in supervising colleagues, both psychologists and non-psychologists.

Additional Information

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, requiring a Disclosure and Barring Service check for any previous criminal convictions.

Location: Bolton Memory Assessment Service, Breightmet Health Centre

Depending on experience, an option for full-time Band 7 preceptorship is available.

Contract and Working Pattern

Permanent, part-time

Reference Number

437-7090849