Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Assistant Psychologist - Adult Learning Disability
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Assistant Psychologist - Community Adult Learning Disability Service
An opportunity has arisen within the Community Adult Learning Disability Service for a permanent post as an Assistant Psychologist within the Psychology Service that works across the three Community Adult Learning Disability Services in Manchester.
Role Summary
The role will be to support the qualified psychologists to work with adults with learning disabilities, their families, and the services that support them in a variety of ways, as well as supporting the wider multi-disciplinary teams. This will include:
- Delivering therapy
- Neuropsychological assessments
- Behavioural advice
- Training
- Contribution to service developments
Responsibilities
To assist, under the direct supervision of a qualified psychologist, the delivery of psychology services across the three Adult Learning Disability teams. There is an emphasis upon clinical delivery alongside evaluation, service development, research, and audit. Clinical delivery will include:
- Neuropsychological assessments
- Psychological assessments and formulation
- Adapted interventions
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To support and enhance the professional psychological care within clinical psychology services for Adults with Learning Disabilities and their families and care staff in Manchester.
To assist in clinically related administration, collation, and analysis of qualitative and quantitative data, development of audit and research projects, delivering and participating in training and service development project work.
About Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT)
Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe – a great place to shape your career.
- With a workforce of over 30,000 colleagues, we work together to deliver exceptional care to more than 1 million people every year.
- Behind every patient cared for are people like you - keeping services running smoothly, supporting clinical teams, and helping create safe, welcoming environments for patients and our people alike.
At MFT, we believe in the power of teamwork, respect, and inclusion. Our People Plan reflects our commitment to making MFT a place where everyone feels they belong, where your ideas are heard, and your contribution is truly valued. Join us and work smarter with our digital technology and thrive in a collaborative culture that empowers you to deliver your best to ensure that your work behind the scenes creates seamless, high-quality care and exceptional patient outcomes.
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Contact Information
For further details or informal visits, contact:
- Name: Dr Clare Maddison
- Job title: Principal Clinical Psychologist
- Email address: clare.maddison@mft.nhs.uk
- Telephone number: 0161 861 2958
Additional Contact:
- Name: Dr Sarah Evans
- Job title: Specialist Clinical Psychologist
- Email address: Sarah.evans8@mft.nhs.uk
- Telephone number: 0161 219 6022
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