Are you passionate about improving the lives of children and their families?
Wigan Children's Services and GMMH have an exciting opportunity to recruit a Band 8a Clinical Psychologist WTE to support our evidence-based, trauma-informed service across Wigan.
You will be part of Wigan's ATOM service, supporting children on a trajectory of becoming cared for, returning home to family/family-based care, or living in foster placements with therapeutic support.
You will be based across a Residential Outreach Service and a Multi-agency Adolescent Safeguarding Team.
You will join a growing team of community and specialist CAMHS Clinical Psychologists, including Consultant Clinical Psychologists, newly qualified/experienced Clinical Psychologists, and Assistant Psychologists.
The CAMHS services have a proven track record of great relationships with local training courses and successful placements for trainees. There are multiple opportunities for ongoing professional and personal development.
We are looking for an experienced practitioner passionate about improving services for children experiencing adversity, capable of supporting a team or individuals within a formulation, offering regular consultation, and delivering training.
There is an opportunity to work directly with children, young people, and their families, including parents and carers. Our approach is trauma-informed and based on trusted relationships, utilizing models such as DDP, Attachment-focused interventions, and The Your Choice Model.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be based in ATOM and REACH services, providing a highly specialist psychological service to children, young people, and their families. Responsibilities include conducting psychological assessments, formulations, and therapeutic interventions for children and young people at risk of placement breakdown and those in residential care returning to families or foster care.
The psychologist will collaboratively develop attachment-informed and trauma-aware psychological formulations with the CYP and involved parties, linking with other professionals and agencies to ensure integrated trauma-informed care across health, social care, and education services to optimize outcomes.
The post holder will work closely with the Senior Management Team within CAMHS and will be supported by a diverse Multi-Disciplinary Team.
Supporting Trainee Psychologist placements and undertaking service development projects are also part of the role.
The position is open to applied psychologists registered with the HCPC as a Clinical Psychologist.
About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7,000 staff members across more than 122 locations, providing inpatient and community mental health services in Bolton, Manchester, Salford, Trafford, and Wigan, along with specialist services across Greater Manchester and beyond.
Greater Manchester is a vibrant place to live and work, offering a mix of beautiful countryside and lively city life with shopping, entertainment, and dining options. The region is known for its warmth, humor, and generosity, and our staff enjoy opportunities for learning, development, and innovation in care.
Job responsibilities
See attached detailed job description and person specification:
* Pay enhancements of 30% for evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays; 60% for Sundays and Bank Holidays.
* 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 after 5 years and 33 after 10 years.
* Cycle to work scheme
* Salary sacrifice car scheme
* Blue Light Card discounts
Person Specification
* Professional qualification with relevant grade
* Experience in mental health (number of years)
* Experience working therapeutically with children
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A DBS check will be required to ensure suitability for the role.
Salary range: £55,690 to £62,682 per annum, pro rata.
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