HCPC Practitioner Psychologist

Job overview

Health and Justice Services part of GMMH Specialist Service Care Group are looking to recruit a committed and dynamic HCPC psychologist to work within the multi-disciplinary mental health team at HMP Wymott, Leyland. The post holder will provide psychological leadership as part of the wider H&J Psychology and Psychological therapies provision. 

In addition to detailed assessments, formulations and the post holder will oversee the psychological therapy provision provided across the stepped-care model of mental health delivery within HMP Wymott, including providing clinical supervision to other professionals working within the psychological delivery of care.

As a senior member of the MDT, the post holder would be expected to act within a consultative and supervisory capacity supporting others working across the H&J footprint. They will work closely with the Consultant clinical psychologist and other senior staff and will be responsible for contributing to the wider workforce development intended to support the psychological understanding and skill-base of staff working with service users.

The successful applicant will form part of a team that works closely with the senior prison managers to ensure a psychologically informed service is offered. The post holder will link with other professionals and agencies in the wider system to ensure integrated care provision to optimise the outcomes for service users. 

Main duties of the job

To work with individual service users presenting to the Integrated Mental Health team (IMHT) to support improved psychological health and well-being.

To complete detailed and thorough psychological assessments, formulations and provide therapy and intervention.

To provide consultation and advice and work as part of the IMHT MDT. 

To exercise responsibility for implementing a range of psychological interventions with service users and supporting and supervising others to do so, including reformulation, monitoring and follow up.

To supervise, the delivery of psychological interventions as part of multi-disciplinary care planning.

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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

Person specification

qualifications

Essential criteria

Doctorate in Clinical Psychology or equivalent

Desirable criteria

Additional post qualification training leadership qualification

experience

Essential criteria

Experience of working with complex presentations Experience of working within a senior capacity including providing supervision Working within forensic, inpatient or trauma informed services MDT working and psychological consultations

Desirable criteria

Clear evidence of leadership skills

 Applicants are encouraged to apply for posts at Greater Manchester Mental Health who have direct experience of mental health, learning disability or drug and alcohol services either as a service user or a carer.

The Trust is also committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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.

Sponsorship will be offered for eligible roles that meet the salary requirements. Please review guidance from the UK Government . Please note, most health and care jobs must have a salary of at least £23,300, and other eligible jobs may require have a salary of £38,700 or higher, depending on your individual circumstances.

Do you have experience outside the NHS?

We want to attract and retain people with diverse skills and experience, to deliver inclusive healthcare services to our communities. 

We will consider relevant experience outside the NHS to calculate your salary on appointment.

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