Job summary Are you committed to working in trauma-informed ways, and collaborating with colleagues, service users, and their families to provide modern and effective mental health care? Do you value being empowered to develop your skills and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of forensic mental health care in Greater Manchester? This isa unique time to join our Adult Forensic Services and we would warmly welcome hearing from you. Our services have been on an ambitious transformation journey over the past 28 months, resulting in substantial positive change. A majortransformation has been the development of reimagined, psychologically informed clinical models of care underpinned by the guiding principles of collaborative and formulation-driven care, trauma-informed systems and the centrality of attachment relationships. We are very pleased to be expanding our psychology provision with an additional 2.9 WTE permanent Practitioner Psychologists posts. These posts will be particularly attractive to dynamic and dedicated Practitioner Psychologists with a real desire to influence service design and delivery in ways that are evidence-based, trauma-informed and relationally attuned. Candidates with forensic experience are desirable but werecognise the value which can be brought from other specialisms, and those seeking a Band 7-8a preceptor post. Main duties of the job Our services comprise male medium and low secure, women's blended, forensic step-down and a Specialist Community Forensic Team. We support people with complex mental health and forensic needs requiring specialist, multi-disciplinary care to live safe, fulfilling lives. Positions available in inpatient areas. You will: Join Clinical, Forensic, Counselling Psychologists, Assistants, Trainees and Art Therapist. Specialisms: CBT, CAT, DBT, CFT, EMDR,schema and family therapy Join MDT with psychiatry, assistant psychologist, social work, OT and nursing Psychological assessment, formulation and interventions (individual and group), withopportunity to specialise in anarea of interest Provide formulated views on care, risk and decision-making Collaborate with patients and families Promote psychologically safe, curious cultures Provide consultation, debriefs, reflective practice and supervision Deliver training (e.g. trauma, clinical skills and complex needs) Engage in quality improvement and service development Benefits: Wellbeing : established team with excellent record of staff retention, held by kind leadership. Wellbeing Lead and agenda, free on-site gym, dedicated office andadmin support Development: superb CPD options, plus opportunities to enhance leadership skills, including coaching Research: join/lead projects, inc. via GMMH Forensic Research Unit Diversity: celebrating and valuing strengths of a diverse workforce, inc. BAME and (dis)Ability networks About us Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 6,400 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 160 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. Date posted 24 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £53,755 to £60,504 a year N/A Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 437-6985607 Job locations Adult Forensic Services, Prestwich Site, Manchester Bury New Road Manchester M25 3BL Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached job description and person specification Staff benefits Pay Enhancements: 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 Pay Enhancements: 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 Necessary qualifications and HCPC registration Experience Essential Experience working as a qualified psychologist Person Specification Qualifications Essential Necessary qualifications and HCPC registration Experience Essential Experience working as a qualified psychologist 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 Adult Forensic Services, Prestwich Site, Manchester Bury New Road Manchester M25 3BL Employer's website https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)