Job Summary
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 CentreYou 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 do include meaningful contextual information regarding your background, which might include whether you received free school meals, family income support, whether you have care-leaver or refugee status, if you are first generation university attender, your secondary school performance, or information on Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD). This is in line with recommendations from the British Psychological Society (BPS).
This advert will close once sufficient numbers of applications have been received.
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.
About Us
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.
Details
Date posted
07 August 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
236-SCO-P384-25
Job locations
Devonshire Centre
Cherry Tree Lane
Stockport
SK2 7PZ
Job Description
Job 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
Job Description
Job 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
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
- Proven experience in a relevant job role.
- Professional knowledge gained through academic study
- Previous experience of working directly with people who present with cognitive, behavioural or emotional difficulties.
- Ability to demonstrate support of the values and beliefs of the NCA
- Good communication skills
- Computer literacy
- Ability to organise information and data
- Ability to work with an liaise with a range of professionals and services
Desirable
- Previous experience of working within a team
- Previous research and audit experience
- Previous experience of using neuropsychological or psychometric tests
- Psychological knowledge and skills developed through personal experiences
Registration / Qualfifications
Essential
- Eligibility for graduate membership of the British Psychological Society (BPS)
- Honours Degree in Psychology (2:1 minimum)
Person Specification
Essential
- Eligibility for graduate membership of the British Psychological Society (BPS)
- Honours Degree in Psychology (2:1 minimum)
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Devonshire Centre
Cherry Tree Lane
Stockport
SK2 7PZ
Employer's website
https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Devonshire Centre
Cherry Tree Lane
Stockport
SK2 7PZ
Employer's website
https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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