# Clinical Psychologist: Salford CSNRT and Outpatient TBI > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/clinical-psychologist-salford-csnrt-and-outpatient-tbi/89ac0dca-d51c-4855-a8ee-c200c8266116 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/clinical-psychologist-salford-csnrt-and-outpatient-tbi/89ac0dca-d51c-4855-a8ee-c200c8266116.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Salford Community Stroke and Neurorehabilitation Team - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Psychologist - **Grade:** Band 7 - **Salary:** £49,387 - £64,750 per annum - **Contract type:** Fixed term: 2 years (7/8a preceptorship) - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-08-27T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-08-20T06:30:43.336Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Manchester/Salford/Northern_Care_Alliance_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Neuropsychology/Neuropsychology-v8242368 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8242368?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview We are excited to offer this unique opportunity to work across community stroke and neurorehabilitation team (CSNRT) and outpatient traumatic brain injury (TBI). This a band 7/ 8a post and we would welcome applications from clinical psychologists with an interest in neuropsychology. The role is made up of two parts 0.65 WTE Salford Community Neurorehabilitation Service and 0.35 WTE Salford Outpatient Traumatic Brain Injury Service. We would recruit at band 8a only if the candidate has completed and passed one academic year of the PGDip in Clinical Neuropsychology. If joining as a band 7, we would support the applicant to apply for NHSE funding to apply for the 1st year of the PGDip in Neuropsychology and we would support with study time during teaching blocks. Please note that whilst NHSE funding has been available in recent years, this is not guaranteed. This is a varied and interesting role for a diverse population, and within a supportive MDT and neuropsychology service. You will need to work autonomously and organise your workload, take initiative and cope with competing demands. You will be well-supported to do this by Clinical Neuropsychologists within the Trust and senior practitioners in the team. Supervision for these posts would be by experienced Clinical Neuropsychologists and would be a perfect opportunity for someone who is interested in expanding their knowledge and experience of working in neuropsychology, with a broad range of conditions. ### Main duties of the job You will join one of the largest Neuropsychology teams in the country. We are a group of highly committed and supportive clinicians who work across inpatient, outpatient and community settings. You will benefit from the supervision structure and peer support of the whole department and the additional CPD opportunities afforded here. Salford CSNRT To provide neuropsychologically-informed assessments, formulations, and interventions for people referred to Salford CSNRT for MDT input. This includes individuals with a wide range of neurological conditions, including stroke and acquired brain injury. To support the CSNRT MDT in working with these client groups and provide training within the MDT. To monitor outcomes with clients. To support research, audit and service evaluations within Salford CSNRT. We are looking for a proactive and creative individual who has a keen interest in clinical work and in developing evidence based, inclusive clinical neuropsychology services within an MDT. Outpatient TBI at Salford Royal The post includes outpatient clinics and associated non-clinical/ administrative time. The outpatient clinics are attached to the Traumatic Brain Injury service, which is a part of the wider Major Trauma Psychology team. Appointments for this clinic will predominantly be with patients who have suffered a TBI but also include patients from all outpatient neuropsychology services. ### 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: https://careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ We welcome informal discussions about the role should you wish to learn more about this fantastic opportunity. Please contact Dr Selina Makin, Consultant Clinical Neuropsychologist, at selina.makin@nca.nhs.uk or Dr Benjamin Dawson, Consultant Clinical Neuropsychologist, at benjamin.dawson@nca.nhs.uk should you wish to discuss this post. ### 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. ## Person Specification ### Qualifications **Essential** - DClinPsy **Desirable** - Academic qualification such as Diploma or MSc in Research Methodology, Clinical Neuropsychology or PhD - At least half (one year) of a PgDip in Clinical Neuropsychology to have been completed to be considered for band 8a post. This is not necessary for recruitment at band 7 ### Skills & Abilities **Essential** - Competence in the selection, administration and interpretation of cognitive assessments ### Professional Registration **Essential** - Eligibility for membership pf the British Psychological Society and Division of Clinical Psychology - HCPC registration ### Knowledge, Training & Experience **Essential** - Previous experience of working with clients with neurological conditions - Prior experience of MDT working **Desirable** - Previous experience of working with clients presenting with challenging behaviours and/or mental capacity issues - Prior experience of working in a community setting - Experience of systemic working, such as with family members, care homes and social services - Experience of working with people who have had TBI ## Documents - [candidate information pack (pdf, 1.0mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=3016) - [sponsorship & visa information (pdf, 106.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2708) - [job description clinical psychologist (pdf, 440.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10553468) - [day in the life of salford csnrt clin psych (pdf, 92.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10553470) - [functional requirements salford csnrt and op 78a clin psyc (pdf, 176.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10553469) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.