Job summary We are excited to advertise the Principal Clinical/Counselling Psychologist (Cancer) role. This is an innovative role, working in partnership with GM Cancer Alliance, to improve how people affected by cancer (PABC) can gain access to high quality and evidence-based community psychological therapies across the GMMH footprint (Manchester, Salford, Wigan, Bolton, & Trafford). The post-holder will join the GMMH Talking Therapies division as part of the Long Term Conditions (in transition) focused service that primarily delivers psychological therapies. The team consists mostly of psychological wellbeing practitioners, cognitive-behavioural therapists and psychological therapists and incorporates a 'hub' of professionals representing Clinical Health Psychology, Neuropsychology, Psychiatry and Pharmacy. Main duties of the job Over a one year proof of case, to demonstrate the need for and utility of a specific Talking Therapies and cancer services pathway, the postholder will collaborate with a GMCA Project Manager, The Christie Hospital NHS FT Psycho-Oncology Department, Practitioner Psychology colleagues from neighbouring Pennine Care NHS FT (as well as practitioner psychologists working into other GM-hospital cancer services) to deliver a Greater Manchester-wide 'whole system approach' to improving access to psychological therapies and emotional care for people affected by cancer. The creation of this GM-wide 'Psycho-Oncology Hub' will also aim to share resources around training and supporting cancer keyworker staff (e.g. Clinician Nurse Specialists) in delivering to Levels 1 and 2 of the NICE (2004) guidelines. There will be an expectation that hub staff take part in designing, developing and delivering training across Greater Manchester as a result. 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. We are aspiring to ensure our workforce is representative of the diverse communities that we serve, and we are strongly committed to removing barriers to employment for candidates from under-represented groups, for example BAME, Disabled and LGBT communities. If you would like to have an informal chat about the recruitment process for this role or would value some additional support, we'd love to hear from you. Please contact Denise Gleave, Recruitment & Retention Advisor 0161 358 1448 / email denise.gleavegmmh.nhs.uk Date posted 23 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8b Salary £62,215 to £72,293 a year per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 15 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 437-6680094 Job locations Flexible across GMMH footprint 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 Clinical/Counselling Psychologist registered with the HCPC Training in supervision skills Desirable Post-doctoral training in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological relevance (e.g. within physical health). Experience Essential Considerable experience of working as a clinical/counselling psychologist, in relevant settings and services (e.g. Psycho-Oncology and/or other long term health condition specialisms). Experience of representing psychological professionals in multidisciplinary settings. Experience of providing supervision (professional / clinical), teaching and / or training. Desirable Experience of developing and evaluating services Person Specification Qualifications Essential Clinical/Counselling Psychologist registered with the HCPC Training in supervision skills Desirable Post-doctoral training in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological relevance (e.g. within physical health). Experience Essential Considerable experience of working as a clinical/counselling psychologist, in relevant settings and services (e.g. Psycho-Oncology and/or other long term health condition specialisms). Experience of representing psychological professionals in multidisciplinary settings. Experience of providing supervision (professional / clinical), teaching and / or training. Desirable Experience of developing and evaluating 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. 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 Flexible across GMMH footprint Manchester M25 3BL Employer's website https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)