Job summary
We are currently in a position to recruit a Senior Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner on a permanent contract. Half of the post will involve perinatal responsibilities, developing close links with Perinatal Infant Mental Health Services, engaging perinatal clients into the service and providing training and advice on perinatal matters top the rest of the team.
Main duties of the job
We want to recruit people to the team who have experience of working as a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner, who are confident in their ability to, both directly and through leading others, contribute to and maintain the demonstrated effectiveness and acceptability of our service.
About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over6,400members of staff, who deliver services from more than160locations.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful applicant will receive support from the management team, specialist perinatal services and clinical colleagues. You will be employed within the Primary Care Psychological Therapies (IAPT) Division of Greater Manchester Mental Health Foundation Trust (GMMH FT). You will therefore benefit from being part of a professional organisational structure within a large Foundation Trust and part of a more local integrated network of mental health and wellbeing services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful applicant will receive support from the management team, specialist perinatal services and clinical colleagues. You will be employed within the Primary Care Psychological Therapies (IAPT) Division of Greater Manchester Mental Health Foundation Trust (GMMH FT). You will therefore benefit from being part of a professional organisational structure within a large Foundation Trust and part of a more local integrated network of mental health and wellbeing services.
Person Specification
Essential and Desirable
Essential
Desirable
Additional courses
Essential
- Experience in IAPT service
Desirable
Person Specification
Essential and Desirable
Essential
Desirable
Additional courses
Essential
- Experience in IAPT service
Desirable
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.
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
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).
