Job overview

A great opportunity has arisen to work in a busy Neuro Rehab Unit (Floyd Unit) as part of the Neuro Rehab MDT as a Senior Assistant Psychologist. The role will be supervised and guided by a Consultant Neuropsychologist and will involve a variety of psychological and neuropsychological work with the post holder carrying out specific elements of Neuropsychology care plans. The work will include psychological therapeutic work, cognitive assessment, cognitive rehabilitation, and contributing to some behavioural support work.

The role will provide valuable experience for those aiming to do the Clinical Psychology Clin Psy D in future. The successful applicant will be a valuable member of the Neuro Rehab MDT, the North Area Team and the Department of Neuropsychology at Salford.

For further information or to arrange a conversation about the role please contact Dr Chris Martin, Consultant Clinical Neuropsychologist. 

Main duties of the job

The role involves working with patients with Acquired Brain Injury and Neurological events that impact on people’s mood, cognition, behaviour and can affect and impact upon a person’s work and social life, and support systems. The successful applicant will be working with patients with high distress, significant cognitive difficulties and people who are working to come to terms with and deal with very challenging life and health events.

The post holder will be guided and supported by a Consultant Psychologist and will have regular communication with them. There will be regular joint sessions and input with other members of the MDT (e.g. OT, Physio, and SLT). There are also opportunities for group work with patients and the role will likely include some family support work. Enthusiasm, reflective skills and great communication skills will be important in the role.  

On completion we hope you will be in a strong position to apply for other Assistant Psychologist, or equivalent, posts to continue to develop knowledge and experience and that you will go on to make an application for clinical training.

Working for our organisation

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives. As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we’re always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire – to join our team. In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.