Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Senior Clinical / Counselling Psychologist
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Job Description
About the Role
Applications are invited from Clinical / Counselling Psychologists wishing to work in the Wigan Mental Health Liaison Team, based at Royal Albert Edward Infirmary. This well-established multi-disciplinary team supports service users within the hospital who are experiencing an interaction of physical health problems and mental health crises.
You will be joining our existing 8b Psychologist and Assistant Psychologist, as well as becoming part of a well-established network of psychologists within our in-patient and urgent care teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Conducting psychological assessments, formulation, and interventions.
- Providing consultancy, supervision, and training to others.
- Participating in multi-disciplinary decision-making regarding patients with psychological difficulties.
- Developing the psychological elements of the Mental Health assessment of patients who are physically unwell.
- Delivering appropriate brief psychological interventions.
- Providing appropriate information and education to families, carers, and the care system.
- Using psychological formulations to support resilience and reduce vulnerability.
- Delivering a continuing programme of training to Liaison service staff.
- Offering consultation and supervision to mental health liaison team staff.
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About the Employer
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7,000 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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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.
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: Dr Catherine Houseman
- Job title: Principal Clinical Psychologist
- Email address: Catherine.Houseman@gmmh.nhs.uk
If you wish to discuss the role, you may also contact Kay Hampshire on Kay.Hampshire@gmmh.nhs.uk.
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