Clinical Psychologist

We are looking for an enthusiastic Clinical Psychologist to join our Adult Learning Disability Team in Salford to cover a period of maternity leave.

The post is a 7-month fixed term position, as a full time (37.5 hrs) Band 8a. Approximate dates for this post are September 2023 – March 2024, but there could be negotiation on this with the successful candidate.

You will be part of a small friendly Psychology team, which is a part of a large fully integrated service. Psychology is highly valued and well-established in our service and joining the team at this time would be an exciting opportunity to be a part of the development of our therapy offer in Salford with the consideration of other proactive ways in which psychological input can be offered to people with learning disabilities, their families/carers. It would also be a useful opportunity to anyone wishing to gain further experience in a learning disability work setting. We can offer you a varied and interesting post with regular clinical supervision and CPD opportunities.

You will:

• Contribute to the provision and development of specialist psychological care provided to adults with learning disabilities.
• Supervise Assistant Psychologists and a Trainee Clinical Psychologist (if timing was appropriate with trainee placement allocation) and support their clinical and professional development.
• Lead on our dementia pathway, including ongoing support to the well-established links with the mainstream memory service in Salford.
• Run therapeutic groups and workshops.
• Offer support and consultation to our health and social care colleagues.

We can offer you:

• A friendly, supportive and stimulating environment – A well-established team providing psychological therapy to adults with learning disabilities and systems.
• A hugely varied role and the opportunity to be a part of changes to the therapeutic offer within the team.
• Supportive induction, supervision, and CPD opportunities
• Administrative support, laptops and mobile phones to enable agile and flexible working.

Salford Care Organisation is part of the Northern Care Alliance, one of the largest NHS organisations in the country. A place with an outstanding reputation. Salford is the place which is taking bold, pioneering steps towards delivering a world class, fully integrated care system for adults. Twice rated Outstanding by the CQC, Salford Care Organisation is responsible for delivering a range of community and primary care services and specialist services to Greater Manchester and beyond.

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

In line with the Trust’s Single Equality Scheme, we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, religion, marital status, social background or trade union membership. However, as members of ethnicity minority groups and individuals with disabilities are currently under-represented at this level of post, we would encourage applications from members of these groups. Appointment will be based on merit alone.