Job overview
We have an exciting opportunity to recruit 6 month fixed term Band 7 Clinical Psychologist /Specialist MH Practitioner WTE to ensure an evidence based and trauma informed psychological service to a diverse population of CYP across Wigan
You will be part of Wigans ATOM service, which supports children with psychological formulation and intervention who are:
·on a trajectory of becoming looked after
·returning home to family
·in fostering placements where they are likely to breakdown without intervention
·in residential homes and can be supported to return to family-based care.
You will be based and work within our Residential/outreach and Edge of care services
You will also join a growing team of community and specialist CAMHS practitioners and Clinical Psychologists within GMMH.
We are looking for an experienced practitioner that is passionate about working with and improving services for children and adolescents experiencing adversity and insecurity in their environments, and who can support a team or individuals to follow your developed formulation, offer regular consultation and deliver training.
The role includes working directly with children, young people and their families, as part of a wider trauma informed and trusted relationships approach through DDP and other attachment focused interventions.
If you think you have the skills and experience and would like further information about the role please contact
Main duties of the job
1. To provide specialist psychological and systemic assessment, formulation, deliver tailored interventions for children, young people, and their families using therapeutic modalities
2. The role includes consultation, supervision, and leadership responsibilities, contributing to service development and multi-agency collaboration.
3. Act as a specialist resource to external partners, offering expert consultation and advice.
4. Communicate complex and sensitive information effectively to children, families, carers, and professionals
5. Undertake comprehensive risk assessments and manage risks involving self-harm, harm to others, or vulnerability to abuse.
6. Participate in MDT meetings, contributing to shared understanding and care planning
7. Support capacity-building through training, reflective practice, and joint working.
8. Hold an independent caseload of children and young people with complex psychological needs. Monitor progress and adapt therapeutic approaches as necessary.
9. Contribute to development, embedding trauma-informed and systemic approaches.
10. Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and psychological safety.
11. Foster partnerships across health, education, social care, and voluntary sectors.
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification
Staff benefits
12. 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
13. Excellent pension
14. Cycle to work scheme
15. Salary sacrifice car scheme
16. Wellbeing programme
17. fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)
Person specification
as above
Essential criteria
18. Professional qualification achieved grade and at least 1 years experience at Band 6
Desirable criteria
19. Experience of working with Children therapeutically
Essential
Essential criteria
20. Professional qualification achieved grade and at least 1 years experience at Band 6
21. Experience of working within an MDT
22. Knowledge /Experience of offering Attachment and Trauma informed interventions
Desirable criteria
23. Experience of working within specialist services for Cared for Children
24. Additional training in therapeutic modalities
The Trust mandates all post holders who require a DBS for their role to subscribe to the DBS Update Service. You will be required to enrol for this service for a fee of £16 per year and maintain registration throughout your employment with GMMH.
Applicants are encouraged to apply for posts at Greater Manchester Mental Health who have direct experience of mental health, learning disability or drug and alcohol services either as a service user or a carer.
The Trust is also committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We are aspiring to ensure our workforce is representative of the diverse communities that we serve, and we are strongly committed to removing barriers to employment for candidates from under-represented groups, for example BAME, Disabled and LGBT+ communities. If you would like to have an informal chat about the recruitment process for this role or would value some additional support, we’d love to hear from you.
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We have added a disclaimer to our application process advising that the use of AI is monitored. GMMH reserves the right to follow up with a candidate at the interview on specific responses and those examples used in the supporting statement to explore it further.
Sponsorship
We are proud to be an approved sponsor for the Skilled Worker visa. Applications from individuals who require sponsorship will be considered alongside all other applications. Please be aware that not all roles are eligible for sponsorship. You can review the list of eligible roles and salary requirements on the UK Government’s website – click .
If you are offered a role with us and you require sponsorship, we will check your eligibility in line with the information on the above website. Your offer of employment could be withdrawn if the role is not eligible for sponsorship, and you are not otherwise able to evidence your right to work in the UK.
The Home Office introduces new changes from 22/07/2025 that impact the health and care sector, you may wish to familiarise with it.
Do you have experience outside the NHS?
We want to attract and retain people with diverse skills and experience, to deliver inclusive healthcare services to our communities.
We will consider relevant experience outside the NHS to calculate your salary on appointment.