Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust
Clinical Psychologist/Forensic Psychologist/Counselling Psychologist
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Clinical Psychologist/Forensic Psychologist/Counselling Psychologist
Job Opportunity: Clinical, Counselling, or Forensic Psychologist
We are seeking a Clinical, Counselling, or Forensic Psychologist to join our multidisciplinary Community Rehabilitation Team on a fixed-term basis. The post will suit an enthusiastic Psychologist with an interest in developing skills across a wide range of therapeutic approaches, risk assessments, formulation, and consultation skills.
About the Team
Our Community Rehabilitation Team supports individuals with complex and enduring mental health needs to achieve recovery and independence within the community across the Pennine Care footprint. We are committed to delivering high-quality, evidence-based psychological care and fostering a culture of innovation, compassion, and collaboration.
About the Opportunity
This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people with severe and enduring mental health difficulties.
The team is a trust-wide service covering all five boroughs of Pennine Care and it is essential that you drive and have access to transport to travel across the whole footprint of the trust. We are currently based at Trust HQ in Ashton Under Lyne. Our core hours are Monday to Friday 9am-5pm.
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Role and Responsibilities
Provide specialist psychological assessment and formulation for service users with complex needs. Support and develop collaborative risk assessments. Deliver evidence-based interventions tailored to individual recovery goals. Offer consultation and psychological input to the wider MDT, including nurses, occupational therapists, and support workers. Provide clinical supervision and support assistant psychologists.
Team Environment
The post holder will be part of a respected psychology team within RHS that includes Clinical and Forensic Psychologists, and Assistant Psychologists. Regular supervision will be provided, as well as team meetings and peer support.
About Pennine Care
We are proud to provide high-quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport, and Tameside and Glossop.
Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities, and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We’re really proud of our #PennineCarePeople and do everything we can to make sure we’re a great place to work.
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Equality and Diversity
All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.
Benefits and Opportunities
If you come and work for us, we will offer a range of benefits and opportunities, including:
- Generous annual leave entitlement for Agenda for Change and Medical and Dental staff.
- Flexible working opportunities to support your work/life balance.
- Access to Continued Professional Development.
- Involvement in improvement and research activities.
- Health and Wellbeing activities and access to an excellent staff wellbeing service.
- Access to staff discounts across retail, leisure, and travel.
Contact Information
For further details / informal visits, contact:
- Name: Dr Sohbia Shoaib
- Job title: Principal Forensic Psychologist
- Email address: S.shoaib@nhs.net
- Telephone number: 0161 716 1400
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