Principal Clinical Psychologist

NHS; Wigan; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Principal Clinical Psychologist for their Memory Assessment and Treatment Service in Wigan. The successful candidate will supervise junior psychologists, conduct neuropsychological assessments, and develop new services for dementia care. This role involves collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and a strong focus on evidence-based practices. Candidates must be HCPC-registered with significant experience in clinical psychology, particularly in older adult services.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Cycle to work scheme

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Blue Light Card Discounts

Qualifications

• HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologist with relevant qualifications.
• Significant experience in Later Life or Memory Assessment services.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision and oversight of junior psychologists.
• Offer specialist neuropsychological assessments for complex cases.
• Develop and evaluate evidence-based services in memory assessment.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical Neuropsychology

Supervision

Research

Education

Postgraduate doctorate in Clinical Psychology

Postgraduate diploma in Clinical Neuropsychology

Relevant academic qualifications at master's or doctoral level

Job description

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 other clinical psychologists in other older adult services in Wigan on an ad-hoc basis as required. Other duties will include teaching, training, 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 regarding the evidence base and formulations concerning memory assessment and dementia diagnosis. In some cases, they will advise on 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 in memory assessment or psychological treatments for dementia or high-risk individuals. They will advise the Wigan Psychology lead on governance matters related to memory assessment within the Older Adult Psychology resource.

About us

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 staff, delivering services from more than 160 locations.

We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care across Bolton, Manchester, Salford, Trafford, and Wigan, along with a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the northwest of England, and beyond.

Greater Manchester is a vibrant place to live and work, offering beautiful countryside and a lively city with shopping, entertainment, and dining options. Our community is known for warmth, humor, and generosity, and our staff enjoy opportunities for learning, development, and innovation to improve care for service users.

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification

Band

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

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

Person Specification

• HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologist with a postgraduate doctorate in Clinical Psychology (or equivalent for those trained before 1996), accredited by the BPS.
• Postgraduate diploma in Clinical Neuropsychology.
• Relevant academic qualifications at master's or doctoral level.
• Completion of modules in Accredited Doctoral Clinical/Counselling Psychology Course, including supervision training (approx 30 hours), and/or successful supervision of trainees.
• Qualification in Clinical Neuropsychology recognized by the BPS.
• Training in Leadership and Management.
• Significant experience working as a qualified clinical psychologist in a Later Life or Memory Assessment service, including assessment, treatment, risk assessment, supervision, teaching, and training.
• Experience working with NHS managers, professionals, and agencies; working within a team; developing and evaluating services; managing junior staff; publishing peer-reviewed work; working with families and carers; and within a multicultural framework.
• Research experience relevant to older adult services.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure check will be required to screen for previous criminal convictions.