Job summary
- Main area
- Neuropsychology
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 5
- Contract
- 17 months (As MND Association funding ends January 2027 this post will be advertised as fixed-term temporary. The NEAD hours are permanent (0.3 wte))
- Hours
- Part time - 33.75 hours per week (To be discussed with the successful applicant but some flexibility is possible around the days in each service which the candidate would work into)
- Job ref
- 236-SCO-P356-25
- Employer
- Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Salford Royal
- Town
- Salford
- Salary
- £31,049 - £37,796 pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 04/08/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Senior Assistant Psychologist: MND and NEAD
NHS AfC: Band 5
Job overview
This is a unique opportunity to work into two service areas within the department of neuropsychology in Northern Care Alliance. 3 days a week will be focused on MND psychological care pathways, working across Greater Manchester with other professionals on the project. This is mainly service development and research-related activity.
The NEAD service at Salford Royal provides a fantastic opportunity for group work and patient contacts. This makes up 1.5 days a week of this role.
Main duties of the job
There are two components to this job role, with 3 days a week focused on working to understand and develop psychological pathways for people with MND, their family/caregivers and healthcare professionals. This will require fairly autonomous, focused work alongside a project facilitator and a Consultant Clinical Neuropsychologist. Ideally we are looking for someone with research experience and a passion for understanding about MND. One afternoon a week will be in the MND clinic at Salford Royal but we are moving into the stage of the project where the candidate will need to attend people's homes for interviews and will be required to collate and present information effectively.
The NEAD service provides psychological support for those who have NEAD and this role will likely involve triage calls and supporting to deliver a psychoeducation group. The candidate will be providing support to the other members of the NEAD service to ensure good quality patient care. Both aspects of the role require excellent database skills.
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.
Learn more about us in our Candidate Information Pack (opens in existing window)
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Person specification
Essential and desirable criterion
Essential criteria
- Eligible for graduate membership of the British Psychological Society
- Experience of working with people with psychological and/or neurological problems
- Research experience
- Excellent database and word processing skills
Desirable criteria
- Lived experience of membership with a group/identity that is currently under-represented within Clinical Psychology
Knowledge and Experience essential
Essential criteria
- Knowledge and understanding of equality, diversity and inclusivity and applying this to a healthcare setting
Essential criterion
Essential criteria
- Able to communicate clearly and effectively
- Interested in, and compassionate about, the patient groups with whom they will work
- Good understanding of biopsychosocial factors in neurological/psychological conditions
Desirable criteria
- Able to communicate their own values in relation to this job role
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Dr Selina Makin
- Job title
- Consultant Clinical Neuropsychologist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0161 206 4694
- Additional information
Dr Andrew Healey, Consultant Clinical Neuropsychologist, and Service Lead for the Non-Epileptic Attack Disorder (NEAD) psychological provision at Salford Royal: [email protected]
or
Dr Claire Steele, Clinical Psychologist in Neuropsychology, and supervisor for the NEAD assistant psychologist: [email protected]
Phone contact for all: 0161 206 4694
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