Job summary
This is a rare opportunity to join a very well established network of clinical psychologists and psychological therapists working across secondary care teams in Trafford, Greater Manchester. This is a full-time, permanent post - although requests for part-time working will be considered. Nationally, community mental health services are in a process of transformation and you will join the organisation at an exciting moment as this develops and will have the opportunity to contribute to shaping and delivering these service changes.
We are particularly keen to hear from applicants with an interest in CAT (cognitive analytic therapy) - either people who have completed this training or people who would be interested in completing this training. The service has committed to funding the core part of CAT training for the successful applicant, so this represents a sought-after opportunity to gain additional post-qualification training and a qualification directly relevant to your role.
Main duties of the job
Based in a friendly, multi-disciplinary CMHT for adults of working age, you will be one of the lead clinicians in the team and will take a lead role in promoting a psychological and trauma-informed perspective on mental health problems and delivering psychological work in relation to this. This will include providing psychological assessments, formulation, and both individual and group intervention work. In addition to direct work with clients and their families/ carers, a core part of the job will be supporting effective team-working and providing supervision, consultation, reflective practice, and training for colleagues within the team and related agencies/ services. We are looking for someone with a keen interest in working with complex and enduring mental health, emotional and relational difficulties, and an understanding fo the social factors in which these occur. An interest in models of psychological provision relevant to this area of work is essential, and in particular an interest in CAT (cognitive analytic therapy) will be particularly valuable, and the service will provide funding to support training in this therapy for the successful candidate.
About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust (GMMH) is one of the leading mental health trusts in the UK. Employing over 6,400 staff, who deliver services across 160 locations, we provide inpatient and community mental health care for people living in Bolton, Manchester, Salford,Trafford and 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 and is one of the most exciting and affordable cities in Europe. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.
GMMH is one of the most active research trusts in the UK, with one of the highest levels of recruitment to clinical trials for mental health. 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
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
- Blue Light Card Discounts
Job description
Job 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
- Blue Light Card Discounts
Person Specification
education
Essential
- Good honors degree in psychology. Eligibility for graduate membership of the British Psychological Society (BPS) AND Post-graduate doctorate in clinical / counselling psychology, (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996), as accredited by the BPS. AND Eligibility to register as a clinical / counselling psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council.
Desirable
- Completed/ completing training in Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT) OR willing to undertake training in CAT as part of the job role, if funding for training fees can be provided by the service.
- Completion of further post qualification training within other psychological therapies (e.g. EMDR, DBT, CFT, MBT etc.)
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable post-qualification experience of specialist assessment and treatment of adult and/ or older adult clients in a secondary care setting.
- Demonstrable post-qualification experience of working with complex mental health problems, including problems associated with complex relational and emotional needs, severe depression, severe anxiety, psychosis, trauma, and co-morbid substance misuse.
- Demonstrable experience of providing clinical supervision to psychologists and/or, psychological therapists and other core health professions.
Person Specification
education
Essential
- Good honors degree in psychology. Eligibility for graduate membership of the British Psychological Society (BPS) AND Post-graduate doctorate in clinical / counselling psychology, (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996), as accredited by the BPS. AND Eligibility to register as a clinical / counselling psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council.
Desirable
- Completed/ completing training in Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT) OR willing to undertake training in CAT as part of the job role, if funding for training fees can be provided by the service.
- Completion of further post qualification training within other psychological therapies (e.g. EMDR, DBT, CFT, MBT etc.)
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable post-qualification experience of specialist assessment and treatment of adult and/ or older adult clients in a secondary care setting.
- Demonstrable post-qualification experience of working with complex mental health problems, including problems associated with complex relational and emotional needs, severe depression, severe anxiety, psychosis, trauma, and co-morbid substance misuse.
- Demonstrable experience of providing clinical supervision to psychologists and/or, psychological therapists and other core health professions.
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
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).
