Principal Practitioner Psychologist
The closing date is 07 December 2025
Job summary
Are you looking for an opportunity to join a forensic mental health service where trauma-informed, evidence-based and relationally focused care are key priorities? We wish to recruit an enthusiastic, experienced and skilled Principal Practitioner Psychologist (AFC Band 8B), to join a large and growing team of psychological practitioners at the GMMH Adult Forensic Service . We invite applications from suitably qualified Clinical/Forensic Psychologists. HCPC registration is essential. The post is full-time position (1.0 WTE).
You will have extensive previous experience of working in a secure mental health setting, and be ready to fulfil a key role in a leadership and managerial capacity, within both the psychology team and the wider multi-disciplinary service structure.
You will support organisation and delivery of psychologically-informed care for a population of adults with complex needs, and histories of offending and/or significantly challenging behaviours.
You will have high levels of ability to engage with systems - including families/support networks of service users, and colleagues from a range of disciplines and agencies.
You will demonstrate excellent skills in communication and forging positive relationships, and contribute creatively to decision making and strategic planning within the service.
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the job include -
o Fulfilling a leadership role within the Psychology Team at AFS
o Line management and supervisory responsibilities for other psychologists at Band 8A and below
o Representing psychology at specific AFS forums for service management and governance
o Holding a clinical caseload, including responsibility for provision within a MDT as the named psychologist across a specific wards
o Providing supervision, training, and reflective practice for staff from a range of other disciplines within the service.
o Maintaining competencies and skills for professional registration, through CPD and other relevant activity.
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.
Details
Date posted
26 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8b
Salary
£64,455 to £74,896 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
437-7512155
Job locations
Adult Forensic Services, GMMH Foundation NHS Trust
Bury New Road
Manchester
M25 3BL
Employer details
Employer name
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT
Address
Adult Forensic Services, GMMH Foundation NHS Trust
Bury New Road
Manchester
M25 3BL
Employer's website
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