Job summary
We are looking for a psychologist or psychological therapist to join the Greater Manchester Student Mental Health Team.
This is a great opportunity for an experienced therapist who would like to develop their understanding and skills of working with complex and co-morbid mental health presentations using a trauma informed perspective. Our friendly team already includes a Consultant clinical psychologist Lead, 2 Highly Specialist Clinical Psychologists, Clinical Psychologist and CBT therapist. We sit within a multi-disciplinary team to provide a needs-led trauma informed service.
Main duties of the job
You will provide assessment and formulation of clinical needs, intervention (individual and group based) and supervision, CPD and reflective practice to inform a psychological perspective to team working.
You will support the psychology team in continuing to build strong and mutually supportive relationships within our University partnership and may provide outreach to one of the University sites.
About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over7000members of staff, who deliver services from more than160locations.
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.
Details
Date posted
06 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
Job locations
Crawford House (Ground Floor)
Booth Street East
Manchester
M13 9EP
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification
Staff benefits
* Pay Enhancements:
Band
Saturday (midnight to midnight) and any week day after 8pm and before 6am
All time on Sundays and Public Holidays (midnight to midnight)
1
Time plus 47%
Time plus 94%
2
Time plus 41%
Time plus 83%
3
Time plus 35%
Time plus 69%
4 9
Time plus 30%
Time plus 60%
* 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
* Excellent pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Salary sacrifice car scheme
* Wellbeing programme
* Blue Light Card Discounts
* fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification
Staff benefits
* Pay Enhancements:
Band
Saturday (midnight to midnight) and any week day after 8pm and before 6am
All time on Sundays and Public Holidays (midnight to midnight)
1
Time plus 47%
Time plus 94%
2
Time plus 41%
Time plus 83%
3
Time plus 35%
Time plus 69%
4 9
Time plus 30%
Time plus 60%
* 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
* Excellent pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Salary sacrifice car scheme
* Wellbeing programme
* Blue Light Card Discounts
* fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Qualified practitioner psychologist or psychological therapist
Desirable
* Further training in relevant approaches or group work
Experience
Essential
* Relevant experience treating anxiety, depression and trauma related problems
Desirable
* Experience of supervising staff from non-therapeutic backgrounds
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
* Have a thorough understanding of common mental health and trauma
* Have well developed communication skills to effectively communicate, often complex and sensitive information, information orally and in writing.
Desirable
* Knowledge of the role of substances and addiction in mental health and trauma presentations
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Qualified practitioner psychologist or psychological therapist
Desirable
* Further training in relevant approaches or group work
Experience
Essential
* Relevant experience treating anxiety, depression and trauma related problems
Desirable
* Experience of supervising staff from non-therapeutic backgrounds
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
* Have a thorough understanding of common mental health and trauma
* Have well developed communication skills to effectively communicate, often complex and sensitive information, information orally and in writing.
Desirable
* Knowledge of the role of substances and addiction in mental health and trauma presentations
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Crawford House (Ground Floor)
Booth Street East
Manchester
M13 9EP
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Employer details
Employer name
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Crawford House (Ground Floor)
Booth Street East
Manchester
M13 9EP
Employer's website
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