Assistant Psychologist

4 weeks ago


Bolton, United Kingdom Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust Full time

This temporary post has been created in the Bolton ASC Team, which provides an innovative post-diagnostic service to people with Autism Spectrum Conditions (without Learning Disabilities).

The successful person will be required to undertake a range of activities under the guidance and supervision of a qualified clinical psychologist. These include direct clinical work (including group work), report writing, assisting in projects and data collection. You may also be involved in assessments used in the diagnosis of adults with Autism Spectrum Conditions. There are opportunities to gain a broad range of experience and to develop clinical and teaching skills.

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



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