Job Title

Join to apply for theHighly Specialist Clinical Psychologistrole atGreater Manchester West Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust 1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for theHighly Specialist Clinical Psychologistrole atGreater Manchester West Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Job SummaryClinical Psychologist within Homeless ServicesAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Psychologist with enthusiasm and interest in working with the homeless population in Manchester to join a friendly and supportive mental health multidisciplinary team. Job SummaryClinical Psychologist within Homeless ServicesAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Psychologist with enthusiasm and interest in working with the homeless population in Manchester to join a friendly and supportive mental health multidisciplinary team.The post is 7 permanent sessions; there is a possibility of a further 2 sessions to be confirmed.This post offers a varied and positive opportunity for a qualified Clinical Psychologist to work in a team which has both direct work and indirect ways of working.The postholder will primarily support the work of the Manchester Mental Health Homeless Team and will contribute to the Homeless Hub-wide Psychology initiatives.Working within a trauma informed approach, we offer psychological consultation, training and reflective practice to mental health staff in the homeless hub and homelessness workers in partner organisations across the Greater Manchester area. Psychological assessments and interventions with services users is undertaken as appropriate and we aim to provide a flexible and accessible service that recognises the additional needs of the homeless population. Multi-disciplinary and multi-agency collaborative working are at the foundation of our work.Main duties of the jobTo deliver highly specialist psychological assessment and therapy to clients with complex, severe and longstanding mental health difficulties, which frequently involve high risk behaviour, e.g. risk of suicide and self-harm. Clients who are referred to the Service have often either failed to engage with, or benefit from, other mental health serviceso To contribute to the service delivery and target objectives/priorities of the Homeless Hub planso To manage a highly complex clinical caseloado To carry out specialised risk assessments and agree risk management plans with individual clients, and to provide advice on aspects of risk formulation and management to other clinicians and serviceso To provide clinical supervision, training and team reflective practice to mental health and non-mental health workers.o To be responsible for the clinical supervision and teaching of traineeso To engage in peer supervision and peer consultation with clinical colleagues within the serviceo To provide clinical consultations for clinicians, including therapists in training, when difficult and challenging issues of assessment, treatment and risk management arise.About UsGreater 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.DetailsDate posted15 July 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 8aSalary£55,690 to £62,682 a year per annum, pro rataContractPermanentWorking patternPart-timeReference number437-7265726-AJob locations1 Central Park, Unit BNorthampton RoadManchesterM40 5BPJob DescriptionJob responsibilitiesStaff BenefitsPlease see attached job description and person specificationPay 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 DiscountsJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesStaff BenefitsPay 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 DiscountsPerson SpecificationQualificationsEssentialDoctorate in Clinical/Counselling Psychology Undergraduate degree in PsychologyDesirableAdditional training in therapeutic modalityExperienceEssentialWorking with service users with complex needs Experience of delivering supervision & training to staff Experience in formulation & risk assessment/managementDesirablePrevious experience of working with homeless population/inclusion healthPerson SpecificationEssentialWorking with service users with complex needs Experience of delivering supervision & training to staff Experience in formulation & risk assessment/managementDesirablePrevious experience of working with homeless population/inclusion healthDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Additional informationDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameGreater Manchester Mental Health NHSFTAddress1 Central Park, Unit BNorthampton RoadManchesterM40 5BPEmployer's website(Opens in a new tab)Employer detailsEmployer nameGreater Manchester Mental Health NHSFTAddress1 Central Park, Unit BNorthampton RoadManchesterM40 5BPEmployer's website(Opens in a new tab)LNKD1_UKTJ Seniority levelSeniority level Mid-Senior level Employment typeEmployment type Part-time Job functionJob function Health Care Provider Industries Mental Health Care Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Greater Manchester West Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust by 2x Get notified about new Clinical Psychologist jobs inManchester, England, United Kingdom . Chorley, England, United Kingdom 5 days ago Chorley, England, United Kingdom 5 days ago Rochdale, England, United Kingdom 4 days ago Manchester, England, United Kingdom 6 days ago Senior Assistant Psychologist - Neuropsychology (Salford CSNRT)Salford, England, United Kingdom 4 days ago Salford, England, United Kingdom 4 days ago Clinical/Counselling Psychologist/Psychological TherapistSale, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Salford, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Senior Assistant Psychologist: MND and NEADSalford, England, United Kingdom 4 hours ago Huddersfield, England, United Kingdom 6 days ago Manchester, England, United Kingdom 5 days ago Manchester, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Clinical Psychologist/Psychological TherapistManchester, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Child Psychotherapist / Clinical Psychologist PIMHSGreater Manchester, England, United Kingdom 5 days ago Eccles, England, United Kingdom 4 days ago Principal Clinical / Counselling Psychologist HBT NorthManchester, England, United Kingdom 5 days ago Prescot, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago Altrincham, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Hale, England, United Kingdom 16 hours ago Prescot, England, United Kingdom 3 days ago Widnes, England, United Kingdom 5 days ago Principal Clinical/Counselling PsychologistSalford, England, United Kingdom 5 days ago Prescot, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Psychological Therapies Digital TherapistManchester, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago Manchester, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Oldham, England, United Kingdom 3 days ago Huddersfield, England, United Kingdom 10 hours ago HCPC Clinical and Counselling PsychologistsManchester, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago Nelson, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Widnes, England, United Kingdom 16 hours ago Manchester, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Warrington, England, United Kingdom 3 days ago Rochdale, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Warrington, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Warrington, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Widnes, England, United Kingdom 3 days ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.#J-18808-Ljbffr