Neuro-Oncology Clinical Psychologist | MDT Impact

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust; Salford; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Clinical Psychologist in Neuropsychology (Neuro-oncology). This Band 7/8a post offers supervision and development within a large Neuropsychology team serving inpatient, outpatient and community settings in Greater Manchester.

The role requires autonomous workload management, participation in MDTs, and potential NHSE-funded PGDip in Neuropsychology. NHSE funding is not guaranteed. Closing date: 25 November 2026.

Qualifications

• Honours Degree in Psychology and Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology are required.
• Willingness to pursue specialised postgraduate qualification in Clinical Neuropsychology.
• Postgraduate qualification in Clinical Neuropsychology is desirable.
• Academic qualifications in research or PhD are relevant to the role.
• Commitment to continued professional development and CPD activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide a general clinical service for neuropsychological assessment and treatment via neuroscience pathways.
• Contribute to the neuropsychology neuro-oncology service and liaise with MDTs.
• Conduct neuropsychological assessments of complex neurological patients and maintain autonomous records.
• Plan and deliver clinical neuropsychology care aligned with best practice guidelines.
• Support development of clinical protocols, outcome measurement, and audit; participate in R&D.

Skills

Neuropsychology

Autonomous working

MDT collaboration

Education

Honours Degree in Psychology

Doctoral Degree in Clinical Psychology

Postgraduate qualification in Clinical Neuropsychology

Diploma or MSc in related field

NHSE-funded PGDip consideration

Job description

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Clinical Psychologist in Neuropsychology (Neuro-oncology). This Band 7/8a post offers supervision and development within a large Neuropsychology team serving inpatient, outpatient and community settings in Greater Manchester.

The role requires autonomous workload management, participation in MDTs, and potential NHSE-funded PGDip in Neuropsychology. NHSE funding is not guaranteed. Closing date: 25 November 2026.