Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Principal Clinical Psychologist Older Adult Inpatient, fixed term
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Experienced Band 8b Principal Clinical Psychologist Opportunity
We are delighted to offer a fixed-term or secondment opportunity for an experienced Band 8b Principal Clinical Psychologist to join our Older Adult Inpatient Psychology Service.
Based at Atherleigh Park Hospital, Leigh
This exciting role combines clinical leadership within our Older Adult inpatient ward (Golborne Unit) with opportunities to influence and develop psychologically informed care across the wider inpatient pathway. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the continued development of inpatient psychological provision while working collaboratively with colleagues to enhance the experience and outcomes of older adults accessing acute mental health services.
About the Opportunity
This post has arisen as maternity leave cover and offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced clinician to further develop leadership, service development and quality improvement skills within a supportive and innovative psychology service. Applications are welcomed from candidates seeking either a fixed-term appointment or a secondment opportunity.
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Role Responsibilities
You will join a passionate, welcoming and highly skilled Older Adult Inpatient and Urgent Care Psychology team, working alongside multidisciplinary colleagues to embed psychologically informed and formulation-led approaches to care. The role offers the opportunity to contribute to the development of new pathways, identify and respond to areas of unmet need for older adults experiencing mental health crisis, and lead on service improvement initiatives that enhance care across the pathway.
Support and Collaboration
The successful applicant will receive support from the Professional Psychology Lead for Older Adult Inpatient Services and will be part of a wider network of psychologists working across Older Adult Acute Services. You will also work closely with an Assistant Psychologist on the ward and contribute to the supervision, development and growth of psychological practice within the service.
Contact Information
For further information, informal discussion or a visit to the team, please contact:
Dr Ruth Watson
Job title: Consultant Clinical Psychologist
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Email address: ruth.watson@gmmh.nhs.uk
Telephone number: 0161 357 1260
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.
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