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.
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.
Minimum Requirements
* 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)
* 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 a practitioner psychologist by HCPC
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Knowledge of relevant National Frameworks and guidance documents
* Ability to complete audits and evaluations
Desirable
* Record of having published in peer reviewed journals or books
* Experience of managing junior staff, including appraisal and KSF reviews
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 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.
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.
Benefits
* 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)
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