Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust
Highly Specialist Practitioner Psychologist/ /Psychological Therapist
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Clinical or Counselling Psychologist/Highly Specialist Psychological Therapist Posts
Are you an experienced psychological professional who wants to make a meaningful difference for people with complex mental health needs? We are recruiting to three Band 8a Clinical or Counselling Psychologist/Highly Specialist Psychological Therapist posts within our Specialist Mental Health Teams. These are exciting opportunities to bring your specialist expertise to multidisciplinary teams and contribute to accessible and evidence-based psychological interventions and therapy with specific reference to those specified within the Psychological Therapies for Severe Mental Health Problems paper. The posts are based in HMR, Oldham, and Stockport.
Locations and Working Time
- Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale (HMR) — 0.6 WTE (with potential to increase in WTE)
- Oldham — 0.5 WTE
- Stockport — 0.8 WTE
Job Requirements
We are looking for colleagues with the following expertise:
- HMR: Expertise in therapeutic approaches that support people with complex emotional and relational needs.
- Oldham: Experience of working with complex trauma is essential, and applicants trained in Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) would be particularly welcome.
- Stockport: Specialist training in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), or a willingness to undertake DBT training.
We will also consider applications from candidates seeking a Band 7-to-8a preceptorship. Where there is a competitive field, preference may be given to applicants who already have the relevant specialist training and experience.
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About The Role And The Opportunity
As a Highly Specialist Practitioner Psychologist or Psychological Therapist, you will provide specialist psychological assessment and therapy for people referred to your Specialist Mental Health Team, in line with local and national guidance, the Psychological Therapies for Severe Mental Health Problems framework, and the Trust’s clinical strategy.
As a senior practitioner, you will provide clinical leadership within the multidisciplinary team, support the development of psychological practice, and contribute to the effective management of therapy pathways and waiting lists. You may also support Band 7 therapists, Band 6 trainees, and Band 5 Mental Health Wellbeing Practitioners.
You will be part of the wider psychological therapies’ pathway in your borough, with access to regular clinical supervision, consultation on complex cases, peer support, and continuing professional development. You will work collaboratively with clinical and operational colleagues to promote equitable and timely access to specialist interventions.
About Us
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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All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, sex, 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. Clare Reeves
- Job Title: Principle Clinical Psychologist and Clinical Lead
- Email Address: clare.reeves5@nhs.net
- Telephone Number: 01706 676080
Shireen Gaur
- Job Title: Clinical Lead for Adult Secondary Care Psychological Therapy Services
- Email Address: shireen.gaur1@nhs.net
- Telephone Number: 0161 716 3555
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