Job summary
We are delighted to advertise for a Principal Clinical Psychologist for our Manchester Older Adult Service. You will join a warm, enthusiastic and innovative service and work as a senior clinician in a team of 6 qualified and 2 assistant psychologists. As well as delivering high quality clinical assessments and interventions you will support the clinical lead in the development of new services and ensure that current services are in line with the best possible practice. You will be well supported, have excellent CPD opportunities and will be actively encouraged to participate in research. As a service we are all passionate about the needs and rights of older people, so if you feel the same, come and join us.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work clinically into one of our 3 CMHTs and work alongside the current senior clinical psychologist in the team to work directly and indirectly with clients with a range of complex difficulties. The post holder will also complete cognitive assessments to support the diagnosis of dementia as needed and will be job planned to contribute to the Manchester wide Complex Emotional and Relational Needs pathway.
The post holder will work closely with clinical leads to develop services in line with national guidance and ensure that all provision is seamless, person centered and trauma informed. They will oversee relevant audits and service evaluations, and attend service meetings as needed. The post holder will provide clinical and managerial supervision for junior psychology staff and deputise for the psychology clinical lead if requested.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see detailed job description and person specification attached.
We welcome enquiries so please get in touch if you would like to find out more: catherine.cross@gmmh.nhs.uk
Please see attached job description and person specification
Staff benefits
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
Please see detailed job description and person specification attached.
We welcome enquiries so please get in touch if you would like to find out more: catherine.cross@gmmh.nhs.uk
Please see attached job description and person specification
Staff benefits
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
- Significant experience of working as a qualified clinical psychologist in a relevant service
- Experience of conducting highly specialist psychological assessments including cognitive assessments
- Experience of working with families and carers
- Experience of supervising assistants, trainees and other relevant staff
- Experience of conducting complex risk assessments
- Experience of teaching and training of staff in psychological skills and concepts
Desirable
- Experience of working in an Older Adult Service
- Experience of service development
- Some experience of NHS management tasks (e.g. recruitment and selection).
Qualifications
Essential
- Post-graduate doctorate in Clinical Psychology (or equivalent for those trained before 1996) as accredited by the BPS
- Additional accredited training in an evidenced based psychological therapy which supports working with high levels of complexity and risk, or working towards accreditation
- Registered as as practitioner psychologist by HCPC
Desirable
- Training in management skills
- Training in supervision skills
Knowledge and skils
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Knowledge of relevant National Frameworks and guidance documents
- Ability to complete audits and evalutations
Desirable
- Record of having published in peer reviewed journals or books
- Experience of managing junior staff, including appraisal and KSF reviews
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working as a qualified clinical psychologist in a relevant service
- Experience of conducting highly specialist psychological assessments including cognitive assessments
- Experience of working with families and carers
- Experience of supervising assistants, trainees and other relevant staff
- Experience of conducting complex risk assessments
- Experience of teaching and training of staff in psychological skills and concepts
Desirable
- Experience of working in an Older Adult Service
- Experience of service development
- Some experience of NHS management tasks (e.g. recruitment and selection).
Qualifications
Essential
- Post-graduate doctorate in Clinical Psychology (or equivalent for those trained before 1996) as accredited by the BPS
- Additional accredited training in an evidenced based psychological therapy which supports working with high levels of complexity and risk, or working towards accreditation
- Registered as as practitioner psychologist by HCPC
Desirable
- Training in management skills
- Training in supervision skills
Knowledge and skils
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Knowledge of relevant National Frameworks and guidance documents
- Ability to complete audits and evalutations
Desirable
- Record of having published in peer reviewed journals or books
- Experience of managing junior staff, including appraisal and KSF reviews
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT
Address
Dept Psychology, Laureate House Wythenshawe Hospital,
Southmoor Road
Manchester
M23 9LT
Employer's website
https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
