Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Clinical Psychologist
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An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a specialist regional adolescent forensic inpatient service
We are seeking a Clinical or Forensic Psychologist (HCPC registered) to join FCAMHS NW in a permanent full-time (37.5 hours) post at Band 8A.
The psychologist will form part of a multi-disciplinary team at the Gardener Unit, a 10-bed medium secure inpatient unit located on the Prestwich site. The unit is part of a small national network of medium secure inpatient services for children and young people.
The post holder will report to the Professional Lead for Psychological Services from within the Specialist CAMHS group. The post holder will be expected to work closely and constructively with the Senior Leadership Team within the CAMHS group. The post holder will be supported by accessing the skills and experience of a wider diverse Multi-Disciplinary Team.
The post is open to applied psychologists registered with the HCPC as a Clinical or Forensic Psychologist. Prior experience with children and/or forensic services post-qualification is preferable, however we will be able to consider how we develop and support the post holder.
If you wish to discuss this opportunity prior to submission of your application then please contact Dr James Millington (Consultant Clinical and Forensic Psychologist) directly at james.millington@gmmh.nhs.uk
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You will be part of a team of psychology staff within the Specialist CAMHS group which includes a Consultant Clinical and Forensic Psychologist.
Responsibilities
The post holder will be expected to provide a highly specialist Applied Psychology service to children and young people, their families and carers.
The post holder will provide psychological consultation to other professionals involved in the care of children and young people referred, specialist psychological assessments leading to impactful recommendations and support.
The post holder would also be expected to undertake service development projects, deliver training and support the wider services as necessary as agreed with the Professional Lead for Psychology within Specialist CAMHS and Senior Leadership Team.
The post holder is expected to contribute in other services within the specialist CAMHS group (Junction 17 and Gardener Unit) collaboratively with psychology colleagues to further their wider development and maintain a resilient team and service offer.
Requirements
The post is open to both Clinical and Forensic Psychologists with 2 years post-qualification experience. The post is open to applied psychologists registered with the HCPC as a Clinical or Forensic Psychologist.
At an 8A level the post holder will be expected to offer Trainee Psychologist placements.
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About Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122 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.
For further details / informal visits
- Name: James Millington
- Job title: Consultant Psychologist
- Email address: james.millington@gmmh.nhs.uk
- Telephone number: 01613581740
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