Job summary
*OPEN TO INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY*

We are excited to offer this unique opportunity to work in Neuropsychology specialising in neuro oncology. This a band 7 8a post and we would welcome applications from clinical psychologists with an interest in neuropsychology.

This is a varied and interesting role 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.

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.

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.

Main purpose of job

• To provide a general clinical service with respect to neuropsychological assessment and treatment of patients referred via neuroscience.
• To contribute to the specialist neuropsychology neuro-oncology service, liaising and linking in with the neuro-oncology MDTs as required.
• To conduct psychological and neuropsychological assessment of complex neurological patients to determine clinical neuropsychological and neurological diagnosis and intervention, and to maintain records as autonomous practitioner.
• To be autonomous in planning and providing for the clinical neuropsychological and psychological needs of neuroscience patients according to current best practice guidelines.
• To assist the development of clinical protocols for neuroscience patients, outcome measurement and internal audit, undertake R and D activities, and to evaluate own clinical practice.

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 collaborating closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we are 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: 03 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 8a
Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year Band 7/8a Post
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 236-NMT-PS256-26

Job locations
Salford Royal Hospital, Stott Lane, Salford, Greater Manchester, M6 8HD, United Kingdom

Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential

• Honours Degree in Psychology
• Doctoral Degree in Clinical Psychology
• Willingness to undergo further specialised postgraduate qualification in Clinical Neuropsychology

Desirable

• Specialised Postgraduate Qualification in Clinical Neuropsychology.
• Academic qualification such as Diploma or MSc
• In research methodology or PhD

Knowledge, Skills & Experience
Essential

• Professional knowledge gained through academic study (honours degree) and professional experience gained through supervised practice and formal study leading to a Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology.
• Additional specialist training gained through academic study leading to completion of first year of specialised postgraduate qualification in Clinical Neuropsychology.
• Ongoing professional supervision in keeping with guidelines of the Health Care Professions Council and Division of Clinical Psychology.
• Continued professional development to ensure that knowledge, skills and experience is maintained.
• Previous experience of at least 1 year of clinical work in any clinical setting is required.

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.

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
Employer's website: https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/

Contact
Operational Manager: Patsy Ketley, patsy.ketley@nca.nhs.uk, 01612061525

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