Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and compassionate, accredited CBT therapist or clinical psychologist to join our warm and friendly team based in Salford. We will offer supervision, guidance and training to all applicants and candidates and are able to discuss personal development goals and job plan to ensure that successful candidates are working to the best of their ability and using their skills in their day-to-day role.
Main duties of the job
To carry a caseload of clients and deliver evidence based psychological assessment and interventions to individuals, families and groups.To provide psychological assessment of clients based on the appropriate use, interpretation and integration of psychological data from a variety of sources. This will include use of specific validated self-report measures, rating scales, observation, and interview.To use judgement in formulation and implementation of plans for the client's care, and to design and implement specific evidence-based therapy programmes, drawn from a range of empirically supported theoretical models of therapy.
In conjunction with other members of the multi-disciplinary team, to undertake risk assessment and risk management for all clients, and to provide general advice to other professionals on psychological aspects of risk assessment and management.To communicate complex and potentially emotive information regarding the client's condition, treatment and prognosis, directly with clients, carers/relatives, and other healthcare professionals (subject to ethical boundaries of confidentiality).To liaise with colleagues in the service to ensure the delivery of high-quality psychological care to clients.To provide advice and consultation to colleagues and to client, carers and support networks as required.
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
The post holder will primarily be responsible for providing assessment/therapies, particularly Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Psychosis (CBTp) and Family Interventions, to people experiencing psychosis related difficulties in receipt of a service from the Salford Early Intervention Team. Although the post holder will be primarily responsible for providing psychological input to individual clients, they will function as an integral member of the services multi-disciplinary team, and will on occasion support care coordination, crisis management and other tasks that will support us to provide the best possible service to our clients. In conjunction with other clinical psychologists/psychological therapists working within the service, the post holder will contribute as appropriate to the provision of individual and group evidenced based interventions. The post holder will contribute to the supervision and development of other staff. The post holder will work within the policies, procedures and guidelines for the Salford Directorate and the Early Intervention Service. The post holder will plan and organise their work schedule and tasks within the parameters of the Job Plan agreed with the Team Manager.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will primarily be responsible for providing assessment/therapies, particularly Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Psychosis (CBTp) and Family Interventions, to people experiencing psychosis related difficulties in receipt of a service from the Salford Early Intervention Team. Although the post holder will be primarily responsible for providing psychological input to individual clients, they will function as an integral member of the services multi-disciplinary team, and will on occasion support care coordination, crisis management and other tasks that will support us to provide the best possible service to our clients. In conjunction with other clinical psychologists/psychological therapists working within the service, the post holder will contribute as appropriate to the provision of individual and group evidenced based interventions. The post holder will contribute to the supervision and development of other staff. The post holder will work within the policies, procedures and guidelines for the Salford Directorate and the Early Intervention Service. The post holder will plan and organise their work schedule and tasks within the parameters of the Job Plan agreed with the Team Manager.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified CBT therapist or clinical psychologist
Experience
Essential
- Be experienced in the application of cognitive-behavioural approaches to people with psychosis and/or their carer's
Desirable
- Experience of providing supervision to non-psychologists
Knowledge
Essential
- A thorough understanding of what is required in working in a Multi-Disciplinary Team in terms of appropriate and professional behaviour and in dealing with confidentiality and similar issues
Desirable
- Awareness of key policy/legislation relevant to Early Intervention and secondary mental health services
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified CBT therapist or clinical psychologist
Experience
Essential
- Be experienced in the application of cognitive-behavioural approaches to people with psychosis and/or their carer's
Desirable
- Experience of providing supervision to non-psychologists
Knowledge
Essential
- A thorough understanding of what is required in working in a Multi-Disciplinary Team in terms of appropriate and professional behaviour and in dealing with confidentiality and similar issues
Desirable
- Awareness of key policy/legislation relevant to Early Intervention and secondary mental health services
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).
