• Job Description

  Req#: C9437-25-0508?language=en&page=704&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  Due to a promotion within existing staff members, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Psychologist within the Wigan Specialist Community Mental Health Team (SCMHT) Psychology Stream. The successful post holder will provide therapies to service users who have complex secondary mental health needs as part of a multi disciplinary team.

  You will be supported by the Clinical Psychology team and have opportunities to develop your skills in areas such as training, complex case discussions and service development. You will also have support from the wider SCMHT, which includes the Complex Emotional and Relational Needs Pathway (Previously personality disorder pathway), Occupational Therapy Team and Nursing streams.

  The service has good links with local clinical psychology programmes and and is supportive of research and development.

  Clinical and managerial supervision will be provided. The post holder will also have regular opportunities for CPD, developing their own clinical skills as appropriate.

  The successful applicant will join an experienced and established team and benefit from close support from the teams Clinical team manager. There are excellent opportunities for shared learning and continuing professional development.

  Applicants from less experienced candidates will be considered, and if successful at interview, they would be appointed at Band 7 whilst working towards demonstrating 8A competencies.

  Main duties of the job

  Job Summary/Purpose

  To provide high quality specialist psychological assessment and therapy to clients referred to the Wigan Specialist Community Mental Health Team.

  To offer supervision and consultation on clients' psychological care to other clinicians, including visiting and trainee therapists, care coordinators, GPs and Psychiatrists

  The postholder will be part of a multi-disciplinary team for mental health services and, as such, will work within its co-ordinated framework.

  The postholder will work within the procedures, protocols and guidelines for the Service.

  The postholder will plan and organise their work schedule and tasks, having managerial and clinical supervision as the role demands.

  The successful applicant will join an experienced team and benefit from close support from the teams Clinical team manager. There are excellent opportunities for shared learning and continuing professional development.

  About us

  Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over7000members of staff, who deliver services from more than122locations.

  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.

  Details

  Date posted

  24 June 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 8a

  Salary

  £53,755 to £60,504 a year Per Annum

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours

  Reference number

  437-7036692

  Job locations

  Claire House

  Claire House, Phoenix Way, Ince-in-Makerfield

  Wigan

  WN3 4NW

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Detailed job description and main responsibilities attached to advert.

  This job description is not exhaustive, but is intended to give an overall picture of the role. Other duties within the general scope of the post may be required from time to time. The duties of the post and job description can be reviewed through the agreed process. All information obtained or held during the post-holders period of employment that relates to the business of the Trust and its service users and employees will remain the property of the Trust. Information may be subject to disclosure underlegislation at the Trusts discretion and in line with national rules on exemption.All Trust sites have been designated a no smoking area. The post holder is therefore advised smoking is not permitted within the hospital premises or grounds or whilst representing the Trust in the course of their duty. While the Trust will not discriminate against employing smokers, all prospective employees should be aware of this policy

  Please see attached job description and person specification

  Staff benefits

  • Pay Enhancements
  • 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

  Detailed job description and main responsibilities attached to advert.

  This job description is not exhaustive, but is intended to give an overall picture of the role. Other duties within the general scope of the post may be required from time to time. The duties of the post and job description can be reviewed through the agreed process. All information obtained or held during the post-holders period of employment that relates to the business of the Trust and its service users and employees will remain the property of the Trust. Information may be subject to disclosure underlegislation at the Trusts discretion and in line with national rules on exemption.All Trust sites have been designated a no smoking area. The post holder is therefore advised smoking is not permitted within the hospital premises or grounds or whilst representing the Trust in the course of their duty. While the Trust will not discriminate against employing smokers, all prospective employees should be aware of this policy

  Please see attached job description and person specification

  Staff benefits

  • Pay Enhancements
  • 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

  Direct Clinical Work

  Essential

  • Multi modal
  • Evidence of facilitating supervision to junior staff

  Desirable

  • Evidence of additional learning/training
  • Lived experience

  Consultation and Liaison

  Essential

  • Evidence of clinical consultations for clinicians, including therapists in training, when difficult and challenging issues of assessment, treatment and risk management arise.

  Desirable

  • evidence of MDT working

  Service development and Qaulity Improvement

  Essential

  • Evidence of maintaining high standards of clinical and professional practice by undergoing continuous professional development in accordance with the requirements of the relevant professional body. This will include undertaking clinical supervision as necessary and in agreement with the Service Manager.

  Desirable

  • evidence of involvement in QI projects

  Person Specification

  Direct Clinical Work

  Essential

  • Multi modal
  • Evidence of facilitating supervision to junior staff

  Desirable

  • Evidence of additional learning/training
  • Lived experience

  Consultation and Liaison

  Essential

  • Evidence of clinical consultations for clinicians, including therapists in training, when difficult and challenging issues of assessment, treatment and risk management arise.

  Desirable

  • evidence of MDT working

  Service development and Qaulity Improvement

  Essential

  • Evidence of maintaining high standards of clinical and professional practice by undergoing continuous professional development in accordance with the requirements of the relevant professional body. This will include undertaking clinical supervision as necessary and in agreement with the Service Manager.

  Desirable

  • evidence of involvement in QI projects

  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

  Claire House

  Claire House, Phoenix Way, Ince-in-Makerfield

  Wigan

  WN3 4NW

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT

  Address

  Claire House

  Claire House, Phoenix Way, Ince-in-Makerfield

  Wigan

  WN3 4NW

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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