Clinical Psychologist

Clinical Psychologist

Job description

Job overview

Based at Atherleigh Park within our state of the art £40 million mental health hospital, we are looking to recruit an enthusiastic 8a clinical / counselling psychologist to work within our Adult in-patient Wards.

You will be joining an established and passionate inpatient psychology team which includes qualified Psychologists, Assistant Psychologists and Trainee Psychologists.

The successful candidate will have access to regular professional supervision from the Principal Clinical Psychologist within inpatient services.

Opportunities for continuous professional development are available and will be supported dependent on the needs and interests of the post-holder.







We are currently developing our trauma treatment pathway in the service and funding is available for the post-holder to access relevant training ( EMDR).

Informal support and supervision from Psychology peers will be available and you will work with our community and other urgent care pathway colleagues to offer high quality patient centred care.

Main duties of the job

This full time, permanent post will predominantly be based on our Adult Acute wards. This includes 2 single sex and one mixed sex ward.

you will be working as part of a team of three other qualified Psychologists who also provide input to these wards. You will be part of a full MDT, including OT, Physiotherapy, Psychiatry, Nursing, Healthcare Support Workers and Health and Well-being and Activity Coordinators.

You will offer individual assessment, formulation and brief intervention, together with group-based interventions as needed.

A key part of the role will involve supporting others through consultation, training, service development,





audit and service evaluation.

You will work alongside the Ward Manager and Nursing Clinical Leads to develop care pathways which are Trauma Informed and Recovery focused.

You will carry out assessments appropriate for this client group and use the results to inform care planning and intervention.

You will link up with other services and offer effective signposting to enhance the patient journey.

Flexible working options are available, and we would be happy to discuss this with you to ensure a healthy work / life balance.

We would also be happy to consider offering this post as a Band 7 to 8a preceptorship for candidates who meet all of the essential criteria for the role but require time and support to develop the experience and skills required for an 8a post.







Working for our organisation

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 6,400 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 160 locations.

We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford, Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.

Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.







Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.

Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

See attached detailed job description and person specification :

Staff benefits

- Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
- Excellent pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Wellbeing programme

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria







- Post-graduate doctoral level training in clinical psychology (or its equivalent) as accredited by the BPS
- Demonstrate models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and Neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology.
- Registration with Health Professions Council as Practising Psychologist

Desirable criteria

- Pre-qualification training and qualifications in research methodology, staff training & / or other fields of applied psychology
- Additional Training in provision of therapy

Experience

Essential criteria

- Experience during training of specialist psychological assessment, formulation and intervention with clients across the full range of care settings, including outpatient, community,





primary care and inpatient settings.
- Experience during training of working with a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course, presenting problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity

Desirable criteria

- Experience of teaching, training and / or supervision
- Experience of the application of clinical psychology in different cultural contexts

skills

Essential criteria

- the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management
- ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical & / or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues
- providing consultation to other professional groups

Desirable criteria







High-level skills in the practice of at least two specialised psychological therapies

Knowledge

Essential criteria

Doctoral level knowledge (or its equivalent) of research design and methodology, multivariate data analysis

Desirable criteria

- Knowledge of legislation in relation to the adults and mental health
- Knowledge of current psychological evidence base and best practice in working with adults

Applicants are encouraged to apply for posts at Greater Manchester Mental Health who have direct experience of mental health, learning disability or drug and alcohol services either as a service user or a carer.

The Trust is also committed to safeguarding children,





young people and vulnerable adults and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We are aspiring to ensure our workforce is representative of the diverse communities that we serve, and we are strongly committed to removing barriers to employment for candidates from under-represented groups, for example BAME, Disabled and LGBT+ communities.

If you would like to have an informal chat about the recruitment process for this role or would value some additional support, we’d love to hear from you.

Sponsorship will be offered for eligible roles that meet the salary requirements. Please review guidance from the UK Government .

Please note, most health and care jobs must have a salary of at least £23,300, and other eligible jobs may require have a salary of £38,700 or higher, depending on your individual circumstances.

Do you have experience outside the NHS?

We want to attract and retain people with diverse skills and experience, to deliver inclusive healthcare services to our communities.

We will consider relevant experience outside the NHS to calculate your salary on appointment.

▶️ Clinical Psychologist
🖊️ Greater Manchester Mental Health
📍 Leigh