Lead Consultant Psychologist

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT

The closing date is 25 April 2025

Job summary

We are recruiting an experienced and enthusiastic Consultant Practitioner Psychologist within the Rehabilitation Division. We are seeking an individual with a background of working into adult mental health and inpatient services with demonstratable experience of leadership and supervision. The successful candidate will be the Lead Psychologist across our High Dependency Units, Open Rehabilitation Units, and our Community Rehabilitation Team. You will be supported by a team of Qualified and Assistant Psychologists and will be responsible for the leadership, supervision and development of the Psychology team and pathways.

You will also be an important part of the Division's Senior Leadership Team along with other senior management colleagues and will support with leadership and development for the Division as a whole. The role involves some direct clinical work at Braeburn House with individuals experiencing severe and complex mental health problems for whom individualised and creative therapeutic approaches are key. Braeburn House is a 28 bedded all male High Dependency Unit in which you will work alongside another Qualified Psychologist, a full time Assistant Psychologist, and the wider multidisciplinary team (MDT).

Overall, this is an excellent opportunity for a Practitioner Psychologist to further develop their skills and experience in a role which combines opportunities for clinical practice, leadership, and service development in a friendly and supportive Division

Main duties of the job

Please refer to the job description for main duties of the lead psychologist 8C role for the GMMH Rehabilitation Division

About us

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over7000members 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.

Date posted

11 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8c

Salary

£74,290 to £85,601 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

437-7053952

Job locations

Hexagon Towers

Crumpsall

M9 8GQ


Job description

Job responsibilities

We are recruiting an experienced and enthusiastic Consultant Practitioner Psychologist within the Rehabilitation Division. We are seeking an individual with a background of working into adult mental health and inpatient services with demonstratable experience of leadership and supervision. The successful candidate will be the Lead Psychologist across our High Dependency Units, Open Rehabilitation Units, and our Community Rehabilitation Team. You will be supported by a team of Qualified and Assistant Psychologists and will be responsible for the leadership, supervision and development of the Psychology team and pathways.

You will also be an important part of the Divisions Senior Leadership Team along with other senior management colleagues and will support with leadership and development for the Division as a whole. The role involves some direct clinical work at Braeburn House with individuals experiencing severe and complex mental health problems for whom individualised and creative therapeutic approaches are key. Braeburn House is a 28 bedded all male High Dependency Unit in which you will work alongside another Qualified Psychologist, a full time Assistant Psychologist, and the wider multidisciplinary team (MDT).

You will play a significant role in supporting staff within the Division embedding principles of trauma informed care and a psychologically informed environment. You will support staff teams with formulation-driven approaches, training, facilitation of reflective practice and learning from incidents. In addition, you will be part of the ongoing development of the Divisions referral and trusted assessment processes.

This is also an exciting time to be a part of the Rehabilitation Division as we develop our innovative Community Rehabilitation Team and pathways, supporting timely discharge from hospital and reducing reliance on mental health inpatient units for rehabilitation where appropriate.Overall, this is an excellent opportunity for a Practitioner Psychologist to further develop their skills and experience in a role which combines opportunities for clinical practice, leadership, and service development in a friendly and supportive Division with a strong team ethos.

Please see attached job description and person specification

Staff benefits

  • Pay Enhancements:

Band

Saturday (midnight to midnight) and any week day after 8pm and before 6am

All time on Sundays and Public Holidays (midnight to midnight)

1

Time plus 47%

Time plus 94%

2

Time plus 41%

Time plus 83%

3

Time plus 35%

Time plus 69%

4 9

Time plus 30%

Time plus 60%

  • 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
  • fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are recruiting an experienced and enthusiastic Consultant Practitioner Psychologist within the Rehabilitation Division. We are seeking an individual with a background of working into adult mental health and inpatient services with demonstratable experience of leadership and supervision. The successful candidate will be the Lead Psychologist across our High Dependency Units, Open Rehabilitation Units, and our Community Rehabilitation Team. You will be supported by a team of Qualified and Assistant Psychologists and will be responsible for the leadership, supervision and development of the Psychology team and pathways.

You will also be an important part of the Divisions Senior Leadership Team along with other senior management colleagues and will support with leadership and development for the Division as a whole. The role involves some direct clinical work at Braeburn House with individuals experiencing severe and complex mental health problems for whom individualised and creative therapeutic approaches are key. Braeburn House is a 28 bedded all male High Dependency Unit in which you will work alongside another Qualified Psychologist, a full time Assistant Psychologist, and the wider multidisciplinary team (MDT).

You will play a significant role in supporting staff within the Division embedding principles of trauma informed care and a psychologically informed environment. You will support staff teams with formulation-driven approaches, training, facilitation of reflective practice and learning from incidents. In addition, you will be part of the ongoing development of the Divisions referral and trusted assessment processes.

This is also an exciting time to be a part of the Rehabilitation Division as we develop our innovative Community Rehabilitation Team and pathways, supporting timely discharge from hospital and reducing reliance on mental health inpatient units for rehabilitation where appropriate.Overall, this is an excellent opportunity for a Practitioner Psychologist to further develop their skills and experience in a role which combines opportunities for clinical practice, leadership, and service development in a friendly and supportive Division with a strong team ethos.

Please see attached job description and person specification

Staff benefits

  • Pay Enhancements:

Band

Saturday (midnight to midnight) and any week day after 8pm and before 6am

All time on Sundays and Public Holidays (midnight to midnight)

1

Time plus 47%

Time plus 94%

2

Time plus 41%

Time plus 83%

3

Time plus 35%

Time plus 69%

4 9

Time plus 30%

Time plus 60%

  • 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
  • fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Registered Mental Health Professional
  • Experience as lead psychologist

Teaching and supervising

Essential

  • Experience of teaching and supervising

Mental Health Rehabilitation Experience

Desirable

  • worked within a rehab service

Leadership

Essential

  • experience in a leadership role

Desirable

  • post qualification leadership course
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Registered Mental Health Professional
  • Experience as lead psychologist

Teaching and supervising

Essential

  • Experience of teaching and supervising

Mental Health Rehabilitation Experience

Desirable

  • worked within a rehab service

Leadership

Essential

  • experience in a leadership role

Desirable

  • post qualification leadership course

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT

Address

Hexagon Towers

Crumpsall

M9 8GQ


Employer's website

https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT

Address

Hexagon Towers

Crumpsall

M9 8GQ


Employer's website

https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

Head of Operations

Nigel Hird

nigel.hird@gmmh.nhs.uk

07825683072

Date posted

11 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8c

Salary

£74,290 to £85,601 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

437-7053952

Job locations

Hexagon Towers

Crumpsall

M9 8GQ


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