Assistant Psychologist - Manchester, United Kingdom - Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

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Manchester, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Are you interested in the challenges and rewards of working with adults who have complex therapeutic and risk needs impacting on, or exacerbated by, their mental health and wellbeing? Would you like to work with the system around the patients, and their family, to facilitate their healthcare journey, maximising their recovery outcomes back to the community?

We are looking for an assistant psychologist to contribute to the provision of a high-quality, specialist psychology service for men and women with complex clinical and forensic needs, detained in low and medium secure services, and based at Prestwich Hospital Site (including Edenfield Centre and the Lowry Unit).

You will join a highly committed and enthusiastic psychology department that comprises of diverse psychology backgrounds, ranging from assistant psychologists, clinical, counselling, and forensic psychologists, and an art therapist.

The post will be mainly based at the low secure male service, Lowry unit, though there will be some other opportunities regarding provision of psychology input in other areas such as medium male secure service and women service.

The post entails supporting the provision of assessments and therapeutic interventions to inpatients, on both an individual and group basis, and under supervision and line management provided by a qualified psychologist.

The service has recently set up a substance misuse group program and mindfulness group, which the psychology team is keen to continue and further develop on the unit.

You will also be invited to contribute to service evaluations and audits, as required.

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.

See attached detailed job description and person specification:
Staff benefits

Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
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