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.gleave@gmmh.nhs.uk
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
Employer details
Employer name
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT
Address
Flexible across GMMH footprint
Manchester
M25 3BL
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