Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT

Clinical/Counselling/Forensic Psychologist

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Job summary

Do you enjoy working flexibly and creatively with people with complex mental health needs? If so, we would love to hear from you! An exciting opportunity has arisen to work within the mental health rehabilitation division on Copeland Ward (Meadowbrook Unit, Salford). Copeland Ward is a mixed sex High Dependency Unit.

Applications from newly qualified psychologistsare welcome, especially if you have pre-qualifying experience of working with complex mental health needs and/or inpatients. Preceptorships will be considered for those who want to build up their experience.

You will receive regular clinical supervision from the Lead Psychologist for Rehabilitation and will also have the opportunity to meet with other Psychologists in the Division on a monthly basis for peer supervision in order to share ideas and support each other.

Main duties of the job

The current clinical teams warmly welcome psychologically informed input in all aspects of patient care, including assessments, formulations and interventions (individual and group). An ability to work creatively and flexibly with hard-to-engage service users will be an essential aspect of the job. You will have the opportunity to work with service users for an extended period, tailoring your work to meet their needs. This will include the use of models such as CBT, CAT, ACT, Family Interventions, or other evidence-based approaches.

The role will also involve advising staff, facilitating reflective practice, work with carers, and collaboration and consultation with other members of the multi-disciplinary team. You will work within an integrated team of psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, occupational therapists and support workers. You will be required to provide supervision to an assistant psychologist and other team members.

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.

Details

Date posted

11 October 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£53,755 to £60,504 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

437-6180854-B

Job locations

Copeland Ward

Meadowbrook Unit, Salford Royal Hospital

Salford

M6 8HG


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description and person specification for the full details of the main role and 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

Please refer to the job description and person specification for the full details of the main role and 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

Professional registration and quals

Essential

  • HCPC registration or equivalent

Desirable

  • Evidence of further study in a relevant therapeutic modality

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working with individuals with complex mental health needs

Desirable

  • Experience of working within an inpatient setting
Person Specification

Professional registration and quals

Essential

  • HCPC registration or equivalent

Desirable

  • Evidence of further study in a relevant therapeutic modality

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working with individuals with complex mental health needs

Desirable

  • Experience of working within an inpatient setting

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

Copeland Ward

Meadowbrook Unit, Salford Royal Hospital

Salford

M6 8HG


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT

Address

Copeland Ward

Meadowbrook Unit, Salford Royal Hospital

Salford

M6 8HG


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Consultant Clinical Psychologist

Dr Jade Ingram

jade.ingram@gmmh.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

11 October 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£53,755 to £60,504 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

437-6180854-B

Job locations

Copeland Ward

Meadowbrook Unit, Salford Royal Hospital

Salford

M6 8HG


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