Principal Clinical Psychologist

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT; Wigan; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health trust is seeking a Principal Clinical Psychologist for their Memory Assessment and Treatment Service. This role involves supervising junior psychologists, providing expert assessments for complex dementia cases, and contributing to service development in Wigan. If you have comprehensive experience in clinical psychology and a passion for enhancing mental health services, we invite you to apply.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Excellent pension

Cycle to work scheme

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Wellbeing programme

Blue Light Card Discounts

Qualifications

• HCPC registration as a Clinical Psychologist required.
• Significant experience in Memory Assessment services desired.
• Experience supervising trainees is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision and oversight for junior psychologists.
• Offer expert neuropsychological assessments for complex cases.
• Develop and evaluate new evidence-based services for dementia.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Supervision

Neuropsychological assessment

Training

Service development

Education

Post-graduate doctorate in Clinical Psychology

Post graduate diploma in Clinical Neuropsychology

Job description

Job summary

Principal Clinical Psychologist, Memory Assessment and Treatment Service, Wigan working as part of the MDT.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will provide supervision and oversight of the work of junior psychologists. They will supervise trainees on placement.

They will offer expert specialist neuropsychological assessment to highly complex cases referred to the MATS on a regular basis, and to the other clinical psychologists in other older adult services in Wigan on an ad-hoc basis as required. Other duties will include teaching, training and supervision of staff, service development, and audit and research relevant to the needs of the service. The postholder will provide advice and support to other staff with respect to the evidence base and formulations with respect to memory assessment and the diagnosis of dementia. In some cases they will advise about potential suitable interventions

The post holder will work closely with the Wigan Psychology lead providing line management and clinical supervision to older adult psychologists as required.

The post holder will use their specialist expertise in clinical neuropsychology and dementia treatments to develop and evaluate new evidence based services either in the memory assessment or psychologically based treatment of those with a diagnosis of dementia or those who may be at high risk of developing dementia. They will provide advice to the Wigan Psychology lead in matters of governance in memory assessment relating to the work of the Older Adult Psychology resource.

About us

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over7000members of staff, who deliver services from more than160locations.

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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification

Staff benefits

• Pay Enhancements:

Band

Saturday (midnight to midnight) and any week day after 8pm and before 6am

All time on Sundays and Public Holidays (midnight to midnight)

1

Time plus 47%

Time plus 94%

2

Time plus 41%

Time plus 83%

3

Time plus 35%

Time plus 69%

4 9

Time plus 30%

Time plus 60%

• 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

Genie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)

Job description
Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification

Staff benefits

• Pay Enhancements:

Band

Saturday (midnight to midnight) and any week day after 8pm and before 6am

All time on Sundays and Public Holidays (midnight to midnight)

1

Time plus 47%

Time plus 94%

2

Time plus 41%

Time plus 83%

3

Time plus 35%

Time plus 69%

4 9

Time plus 30%

Time plus 60%

• 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

Genie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

• Clinical Psychologist registered with the HCPC Post-graduate doctorate in Clinical Psychology (or equivalent for those trained before 1996) as accredited by the BPS.Post graduate diploma in Clinical Neuropsychology

Desirable

• Related academic qualifications to masters or doctoral level Completion of relevant modules of Accredited Doctoral Clinical / Counselling Psychology Course: Introduction to Supervision Courses (approx 30 hours) and/or successful supported supervision of 1 or more trainees. Qualification in Clinical Neuropsychology as recognized by the BPS Training in Leadership and Management

Essential / desirable

Essential

• Significant experience of working as a qualified clinical psychologist, in a Later Life service and/or significant experience of working as a qualified clinical psychologist in a Memory Assessment service. Experience of working with NHS managers, other professional colleagues and other agencies. Experience of working within a team. Significant experience of assessment and treatment of older adult clients and those with psychological difficulties in the context of an organic presentation, across a full range of care settings. Significant experience of conducting highly specialist psychological and relevant neuropsychological assessments and formulations and advising others about the outcome of this. Experience of working with and planning clinical interventions in a relevant service area. Experience of conducting risk assessments of service users. Experience of supervising Psychology Doctorate Trainees and/or Psychology Assistants or Research Assistants. Experience of teaching and training of trainees, clinical psychologists and/or staff from other professional groups in psychological skills and concepts

Desirable

• Experience of NHS management tasks (e.g. recruitment and selection). Experience of developing and evaluating services. Experience of managing junior staff, including appraisal and KSF reviews. Record of having published in peer reviewed journals or books. Experience of working with families and carers. Experience of working within a multi cultural framework Research experience within an area relevant to work within an older adult service.

Person Specification
Essential

Essential

• Clinical Psychologist registered with the HCPC Post-graduate doctorate in Clinical Psychology (or equivalent for those trained before 1996) as accredited by the BPS.Post graduate diploma in Clinical Neuropsychology

Desirable

• Related academic qualifications to masters or doctoral level Completion of relevant modules of Accredited Doctoral Clinical / Counselling Psychology Course: Introduction to Supervision Courses (approx 30 hours) and/or successful supported supervision of 1 or more trainees. Qualification in Clinical Neuropsychology as recognized by the BPS Training in Leadership and Management

Essential / desirable

Essential

• Significant experience of working as a qualified clinical psychologist, in a Later Life service and/or significant experience of working as a qualified clinical psychologist in a Memory Assessment service. Experience of working with NHS managers, other professional colleagues and other agencies. Experience of working within a team. Significant experience of assessment and treatment of older adult clients and those with psychological difficulties in the context of an organic presentation, across a full range of care settings. Significant experience of conducting highly specialist psychological and relevant neuropsychological assessments and formulations and advising others about the outcome of this. Experience of working with and planning clinical interventions in a relevant service area. Experience of conducting risk assessments of service users. Experience of supervising Psychology Doctorate Trainees and/or Psychology Assistants or Research Assistants. Experience of teaching and training of trainees, clinical psychologists and/or staff from other professional groups in psychological skills and concepts

Desirable

• Experience of NHS management tasks (e.g. recruitment and selection). Experience of developing and evaluating services. Experience of managing junior staff, including appraisal and KSF reviews. Record of having published in peer reviewed journals or books. Experience of working with families and carers. Experience of working within a multi cultural framework Research experience within an area relevant to work within an older adult 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 .

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. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

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 .

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. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT
Address

Claire House

Phoenix Way

Wigan

WN3 4NW

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