Job summary Principal (8b) clinical/counselling psychologist/ practitioner psychologistThis is a newly created psychological leadership role within the Salford community based secondary care service. The postholder will be joining, and clinically leading, a friendly and enthusiastic team of Clinical Psychologists, CBT-p therapists and Mental Health Wellbeing Practitioners, and will be working within a wider system of care structured by the principles of compassionate leadership. Main duties of the job The postholder's main duties will include o providing clinical leadership for all aspects of psychological work carried out by CMHT psychology staff; o providing and maintaining oversight of clinical supervision via a cascade model;o working with a small number of clients and, when appropriate, their families, friends and/or carers;o contributing to MDT case discussions, and supporting CMHT psychology staff to support their teams within their MDT discussions;o providing consultancy sessions, and supporting senior staff in their provision of consultancy work;o providing specific formulation-focused case discussion sessions and supporting others within the specialist team to deliver this work;o delivering and supporting others to deliver reflective practice sessions;o liaising with other psychology clinical leads within community and acute services;o proactively liaising with community operational managers;o representing the secondary care community psychology service at a range of meetings;o supporting the continual professional development of members of the psychology team, and non-psychology colleagues in the wider service behind the provision of training opportunities.o Contributing to the design and implementation of methods of service evaluation About us Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over7000members 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 29 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8b Salary Depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 437-6748698 Job locations Cromwell House 32 Cromwell Road Eccles M30 0GT 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 Appropriate Core Qualifications Desirable Additional qualifications in CAT and CBT or stated willingness to undertake training to a level which would permit accreditation Experience Essential Experience as described in the essential criteria Desirable Additional experiences associated with the areas identified within the essential criteria Person Specification Qualifications Essential Appropriate Core Qualifications Desirable Additional qualifications in CAT and CBT or stated willingness to undertake training to a level which would permit accreditation Experience Essential Experience as described in the essential criteria Desirable Additional experiences associated with the areas identified within the essential criteria 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 Cromwell House 32 Cromwell Road Eccles M30 0GT Employer's website https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)