Senior Assistant Psychologist - Neuropsychology

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust; Stockport; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Stockport seeks an Assistant Psychologist for a full-time, 12-month role. Responsibilities include assisting in assessments, maintaining patient databases, and supporting evaluations. The role offers opportunities to work with patients experiencing high distress due to neurological issues. Candidates should have enthusiasm and excellent communication skills. Benefits include flexible working and generous annual leave.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Flexible working

Protected time for wellbeing activities

Qualifications

• Experience working with patients with acquired brain injury.
• Ability to maintain patient databases.
• Assistance in audit and service evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Assist with assessments and interventions for clients.
• Work with patients experiencing high distress and cognitive difficulties.
• Communicate regularly with Consultant Psychologist and other MDT members.

Skills

Communication skills

Enthusiasm

Reflective skills

Job description

We are excited to offer this Assistant Psychologist post in the Northern Care Alliance, based at the Devonshire Neuro-Rehabilitation Centre, Stockport.

This is a full-time post for 12 months.

You will assist with assessments, formulations, and interventions for clients referred to the Devonshire Centre. You will also hold responsibilities for maintaining patient databases and assisting in audit and service evaluation.

We are keen to promote diversity in Clinical Psychology. If applicable, please include meaningful contextual information regarding your background, such as whether you received free school meals, family income support, refugee or care-leaver status, if you are a first-generation university attendee, your secondary school performance, or information on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD). This aligns with recommendations from the British Psychological Society (BPS).

This advert will close once sufficient applications are received.

• The role involves working with patients with acquired brain injury and neurological events impacting mood, cognition, behavior, and social functioning. The successful applicant will work with patients experiencing high distress, significant cognitive difficulties, and those coping with challenging life and health events.

The post holder will be guided by a Consultant Psychologist and will have regular communication and joint sessions with them. There will be input from other MDT members (e.g., OT, Physio, SLT). Opportunities for group work and family support are also available. Enthusiasm, reflective skills, and excellent communication skills are essential.

Upon completion, we hope you will be well-positioned to apply for further Assistant Psychologist or equivalent roles, continuing to develop your knowledge and experience, and eventually applying for clinical training.

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and social care services to over one million people across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues work in hospitals and communities across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham, and Salford, committed to high standards of care and collaborative working. We value our core principles of care, appreciation, and inspiration.

We offer a role with purpose and flexibility, with benefits including generous annual leave, flexible working, and protected time for wellbeing activities to support work-life balance.

For further details or informal visits, contact:

Name: James Thompson
Job Title: Consultant Clinical Neuropsychologist
Email: [e-mail]
Phone: [phone]