Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Practitioner Psychologist
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About the Role
GMMH Health and Justice Services are looking to recruit a committed and compassionate Practitioner Psychologist to work within the multi-disciplinary mental health team, which implements a stepped-care model of mental health and psychological care, within HMP Forest Bank.
Job Details
We are seeking a full-time HCPC Registered Psychologist to join the integrated mental health team at HMP Forest Bank, working alongside Nursing, Psychiatry, Health and Well-being Practitioners and other psychological professionals, including Psychologists and Assistant Psychologists.
- A large component of the role will be to provide short to medium term psychological therapy, implementing a range of psychological skills and techniques to support the reduction of distress, often related to trauma and complex personality presentations.
- The post holder will need accreditation/registration with a professional body and experience in the delivery of a range of psychological interventions, including CBT.
- Psychological assessment and intervention will be driven by a strong understanding of developmental and complex trauma and the impact this has on offending, mental health, interpersonal behavior, and personality presentation.
- The post-holder will also support the development and facilitation of model specific group intervention, such as CBT, DBT, and CFT informed groups.
- The post holder will need current HCPC registration and evidence of working with clients presenting with complex relational needs.
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Working Environment
Working within a prison environment can be a challenging place to work, we are seeking someone not only with strong clinical skills but also the ability to manage and respond to the dynamic needs of the team, the client group, and the environment, to ensure that provision is accessible and appropriate. The post holder will be provided with high-level support, including ongoing CPD and supervision from the current senior psychological therapies staff who cover prisons across the Northwest.
About 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.
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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.
Contact Information
For further details/informal visits contact:
- Name: Mairead Hughes
- Job title: Principal Clinical Psychologist
- Email address: mairead.hughes@gmmh.nhs.uk
- Telephone number: 0161 925 7000
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