Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and hardworking Assistant Psychologist to work within our community mental health rehabilitation team The individual will work supporting individuals with long-term and complex mental health needs. It is an exciting opportunity for an individual who is interested in a career in Psychology to gain a broad range of skills and experiences within a diverse, dedicated and welcoming team.
Please note - This role is not eligible for sponsorship unless you meet criteria by temporary exemption from current changes to immigration rules put in force on 22/07/2025. Separate provisions are applied to workers who have been sponsored and held continuously Skilled Worker visa since prior to 04/04/2024.
Main duties of the job
The successful person will work as part of an established multi-disciplinary team. They will be required to undertake a range of activities under the guidance and supervision of a qualified Psychologist. These include assessments, direct clinical work (including individual, family and group work), report writing, attending meetings, assisting in projects and data collection. Essential requirements for the post include: experience of working with people with complex mental health difficulties, an undergraduate degree in Psychology, a high level of communication skills, a good level of ability to engage hard-to-reach people, a capacity to work flexibly and productively in demanding environments and an ability to accept and use supervision appropriately.
About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122 locations.
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 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 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
Qualifications
Essential
- An upper second-class honours degree (or higher) in Psychology.
- Entitlement to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society.
Desirable
- Further training in relevant areas of professional psychology e.g. Cognitive Therapy, Motivational Interviewing.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with people with complex mental health difficulties
Desirable
- Experience of working in an inpatient and/or rehabilitation setting.
- Experience of working in the NHS.
- Experience of work within a multi-disciplinary team.
- Experience of working as an Assistant Psychologist.
Knowledge
Essential
- An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with severe and enduring mental health difficulties.
- An understanding of psychology applied to healthcare.
Desirable
- An understanding of models and ideas of Recovery from mental health problems.
Skills
Essential
- High level of communication skills (written and verbal) and to interact effectively with staff from all disciplines.
- Ability to communicate sensitive information to patients, carers and staff.
- Highly developed engagement skills.
- Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Word, Access, Excel, Powerpoint.
- High level ability to contain and work with organisational stress.
- Ability to balance and respond to urgent or competing service demands and willingness to be flexible in managing own time in order to respond to service needs.
Other Requirements
Essential
- There is a requirement to travel mainly within the Manchester area and an occasional requirement to travel across the wide footprint of the Trust to attend meetings and events relevant to the role.
- An ability to interact effectively with staff from all disciplines.
- An ability to interact effectively with people with mental health difficulties.
- Ability to accept and use supervision appropriately and effectively.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- An upper second-class honours degree (or higher) in Psychology.
- Entitlement to graduate membership of the British Psychological Society.
Desirable
- Further training in relevant areas of professional psychology e.g. Cognitive Therapy, Motivational Interviewing.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with people with complex mental health difficulties
Desirable
- Experience of working in an inpatient and/or rehabilitation setting.
- Experience of working in the NHS.
- Experience of work within a multi-disciplinary team.
- Experience of working as an Assistant Psychologist.
Knowledge
Essential
- An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with severe and enduring mental health difficulties.
- An understanding of psychology applied to healthcare.
Desirable
- An understanding of models and ideas of Recovery from mental health problems.
Skills
Essential
- High level of communication skills (written and verbal) and to interact effectively with staff from all disciplines.
- Ability to communicate sensitive information to patients, carers and staff.
- Highly developed engagement skills.
- Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Word, Access, Excel, Powerpoint.
- High level ability to contain and work with organisational stress.
- Ability to balance and respond to urgent or competing service demands and willingness to be flexible in managing own time in order to respond to service needs.
Other Requirements
Essential
- There is a requirement to travel mainly within the Manchester area and an occasional requirement to travel across the wide footprint of the Trust to attend meetings and events relevant to the role.
- An ability to interact effectively with staff from all disciplines.
- An ability to interact effectively with people with mental health difficulties.
- Ability to accept and use supervision appropriately and effectively.
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
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).
