Principal Clinical Psychologist, Older Adult Services
NHS AfC: Band 8b
Main area: Clinical Psychology, Older Adults
Grade: NHS AfC: Band 8b
Contract: Permanent
Hours:
* Part time
* Flexible working
* Compressed hours
31 hours per week
Job ref: 437-6787751
Site: Dept Psychology, Laureate House Wythenshawe Hospital, Town: Manchester
Salary: £62,215 - £72,293 pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 12/01/2025 23:59
Job overview
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 deputize for the psychology clinical lead if requested.
Working for our organisation
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.
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see detailed job description and person specification attached.
We welcome enquiries, so please get in touch if you would like to find out more: catherine.cross@gmmh.nhs.uk
Please see attached job description and person specification
Person specification
Experience
* 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
* Experience of working in an Older Adult Service
* Experience of service development
* Some experience of NHS management tasks (e.g. recruitment and selection)
Qualifications
* 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
* Training in management skills
Knowledge and skills
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Knowledge of relevant National Frameworks and guidance documents
* Ability to complete audits and evaluations
* Record of having published in peer-reviewed journals or books
* Experience of managing junior staff, including appraisal and KSF reviews
Important Information about working for GMMH:
All positions within the Trust are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks. For further information on the checks required please visit the NHS Employers website www.nhsemployers.org.
The Trust is also committed to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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.
Sponsorship
We are proud to be an approved sponsor for the Skilled Worker visa. Applications from individuals who require sponsorship will be considered alongside all other applications. Please be aware that not all roles are eligible for sponsorship. You can review the list of eligible roles and salary requirements on the UK Government’s website.
**Please note, this vacancy may be closed at any time if sufficient applications have been received**
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Name: Dr Catherine Cross
Job title: Clinical Psychology Lead, Manchester Older Adult
Email address: catherine.cross@gmmh.nhs.uk
Telephone number: 07553377122
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