Job summary
Please do not apply for this post unless you are able to demonstrate that you meet all of the essential criteria for the post on the person specification, including the necessary level of qualification.
Greater Manchester Mental Health Trust are really excited to announce that we are seeking to recruit 13 Trainee Associate Psychological Practitioners (TAPPs) in our GMMH services in Wigan, Bolton and North Manchester. Successful applicants will join cohort 3, due to start in March 2023. You may see TAPPS roles being advertised across the North West, please apply for roles in the service / area you wish to work.
You will be part of the third cohort of the TAPP programme. Our aim is to create a new career gateway for psychology graduates and to help tackle a shortage of psychological professionals in the NHS. We recognise there are many talented psychology graduates looking to work in the field of psychological healthcare, but very limited opportunities. We want to change that.
Main duties of the job
We are looking to employ 13 TAPPs in total. We have 7 roles in Wigan Primary Care Networks / GP surgeries, 4 roles in Bolton across the Primary Care Networks / GP surgeries and the innovative new Bolton Living Well service and 2 roles in Primary Care Networks / GP surgeries in North Manchester. Roles in other districts are not available at this time.
During the 12 months training, this role will be paid at 75% of the top of band 5 (as per Annex 21 Agenda for Change Guidance). You will be employed to work in clinical settings, under the supervision of a qualified psychological professional and engage in University study 1 day a week, based at the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan). Some University days will require attendance, whilst other days will be delivered remotely and study days may not require attendance at a specific site. You will be working towards completing a funded Postgraduate Certificate Associate Practitioner Psychology (PGCert APP). Upon completion of the clinical role and academic requirements (1 year), you will then qualify as a band 5 Associate Psychological Practitioner (APP). Progression into a permanent contract is subject to passing the course.
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
Whilst in training as a TAPP, you will be working towards meeting specific competencies, learning new skills and then applying them in clinical practice. You will work with clients to complete psychological assessments, formulations and interventions to meet presenting need, under the supervision of a qualified psychological professional. This work may be with individual service users or in a group format. You will work as part of a team and contribute to the psychological understanding of distress and behaviour. Although the role may vary depending upon the service you are working within, the course will help you develop transferable skills and knowledge about how an Associate Psychological Practitioner will practice.
Please note that we are expecting a high level of interest in these roles and will close the advert once sufficient applications have been received. Applications received after the advert has closed can not be accepted. Interviews are expected to be held from the 5th to the 12th January 2023.
Applicants should be aware of the Nationwide HEE policy which came into force on 1st April 2022. Once an individual has commenced an NHS-funded psychological professions training programme, a 2-year period will be required to pass from the expected completion date of that training before the funded individual would be eligible for further NHS funding to train in another psychological profession training. This is a national ruling by HEE and not specific to GMMH. Please see link for further information.
https://www.hee.nhs.uk/our-work/mental-health/psychological-professions/funding-psychological-professions-training-programmes
Please see attached 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
Whilst in training as a TAPP, you will be working towards meeting specific competencies, learning new skills and then applying them in clinical practice. You will work with clients to complete psychological assessments, formulations and interventions to meet presenting need, under the supervision of a qualified psychological professional. This work may be with individual service users or in a group format. You will work as part of a team and contribute to the psychological understanding of distress and behaviour. Although the role may vary depending upon the service you are working within, the course will help you develop transferable skills and knowledge about how an Associate Psychological Practitioner will practice.
Please note that we are expecting a high level of interest in these roles and will close the advert once sufficient applications have been received. Applications received after the advert has closed can not be accepted. Interviews are expected to be held from the 5th to the 12th January 2023.
Applicants should be aware of the Nationwide HEE policy which came into force on 1st April 2022. Once an individual has commenced an NHS-funded psychological professions training programme, a 2-year period will be required to pass from the expected completion date of that training before the funded individual would be eligible for further NHS funding to train in another psychological profession training. This is a national ruling by HEE and not specific to GMMH. Please see link for further information.
https://www.hee.nhs.uk/our-work/mental-health/psychological-professions/funding-psychological-professions-training-programmes
Please see attached 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
knowledge and skills
Essential
- Ability to work with people from different backgrounds and of different ages (2)
- An ability to interact effectively with clients, family members/paid carers. (2)
- Demonstrates an understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with psychological/mental health difficulties or other disabilities. (2)
- Good communication skills (written and verbal) including an ability to communicate and work across a number of different settings. (2)
Desirable
- Demonstrates an understanding of the clinical practice of psychological interventions.
- Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with people with who experience difficulties with mental health and/or physical health
Desirable
- To have worked as part of a team within a statutory or voluntary care setting.
other
Essential
- Ability to accept and use supervision appropriately and effectively.
- Ability to undertake travel across a wide geographical area. (2)
education
Essential
- A minimum of a second class honours degree or higher in psychology . (2)
- GBR
Person Specification
knowledge and skills
Essential
- Ability to work with people from different backgrounds and of different ages (2)
- An ability to interact effectively with clients, family members/paid carers. (2)
- Demonstrates an understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with psychological/mental health difficulties or other disabilities. (2)
- Good communication skills (written and verbal) including an ability to communicate and work across a number of different settings. (2)
Desirable
- Demonstrates an understanding of the clinical practice of psychological interventions.
- Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with people with who experience difficulties with mental health and/or physical health
Desirable
- To have worked as part of a team within a statutory or voluntary care setting.
other
Essential
- Ability to accept and use supervision appropriately and effectively.
- Ability to undertake travel across a wide geographical area. (2)
education
Essential
- A minimum of a second class honours degree or higher in psychology . (2)
- GBR
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).
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).
