Associate Psychological Practitioner

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT

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Job summary

The role of the Associate Psychological Practitioner will be based within Wigan North and Central Primary Care Network, and the post holder will form part of the Living Well team and the Primary Care Network Mental Health team.

The role involves supporting the delivery of psychological assessment, formulation and interventions under the supervision of a Clinical Psychologist. It may involve both group work and 1:1 work, as well as opportunities for service development and evaluation.

The post holder will work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team providing a high quality service to individuals and their carers/family/support system of all ages experiencing or recovering from mental health difficulties. The role requires skills in assessing, understanding and supporting formulation, planning, organising, reviewing and delivering recovery oriented and evidence based interventions to support the recovery of service users, as agreed with your supervisor. This work will be in accordance with clinical governance processes and professional standards.

Main duties of the job

  • Provide a range of clinical interventions appropriate to the individuals' needs.
  • Participate fully in providing quality care in line with evidence-based practice, local and national guidelines / standard operating procedures.
  • To manage own caseload under appropriate supervision from a Clinical Psychologist.
  • To liaise and negotiate with other agencies e.g. Adult Care Services, Children Schools and Families, Benefit Agency, Housing Authorities, voluntary sector etc., for joint planning with, or on behalf of, service.
  • To plan and use regular supervision effectively.
  • To contribute to multi-disciplinary team meetings.

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 northwest 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

28 February 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

437- 6047689

Job locations

Wigan North and Central Primary Care Network

Ashland House, Dobson Park Way

Wigan

WN2 2DX


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached detailed job description and person specification for further information regarding the main responsibilities of the role.

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
  • Wellbeing programme
  • Blue Light Card Discounts

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached detailed job description and person specification for further information regarding the main responsibilities of the role.

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
  • Wellbeing programme
  • Blue Light Card Discounts

Person Specification

essential

Essential

  • Correct Qualification

Desirable

  • Experience of working with people with mental health difficulties

Essential

Essential

  • Good understanding of Psychological/ Mental Health difficulties

Desirable

  • Experience of Group Work
Person Specification

essential

Essential

  • Correct Qualification

Desirable

  • Experience of working with people with mental health difficulties

Essential

Essential

  • Good understanding of Psychological/ Mental Health difficulties

Desirable

  • Experience of Group Work

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

Wigan North and Central Primary Care Network

Ashland House, Dobson Park Way

Wigan

WN2 2DX


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT

Address

Wigan North and Central Primary Care Network

Ashland House, Dobson Park Way

Wigan

WN2 2DX


Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Lead, Clinical Psychologist

Nicola Quinn

Nicola.quinn@gmmh.nhs.uk

Date posted

28 February 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

437- 6047689

Job locations

Wigan North and Central Primary Care Network

Ashland House, Dobson Park Way

Wigan

WN2 2DX


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