Overview
To carry a caseload of clients and deliver evidence based psychological assessment and interventions to individuals, families and groups. To provide psychological assessment of clients based on the appropriate use, interpretation and integration of psychological data from a variety of sources. This will include use of specific validated self-report measures, rating scales, observation, and interview. To use judgement in formulation and implementation of plans for the client's care, and to design and implement specific evidence-based therapy programmes, drawn from a range of empirically supported theoretical models of therapy. In conjunction with other members of the multi-disciplinary team, to undertake risk assessment and risk management for all clients, and to provide general advice to other professionals on psychological aspects of risk assessment and management. To communicate complex and potentially emotive information regarding the client's condition, treatment and prognosis, directly with clients, carers/relatives, and other healthcare professionals (subject to ethical boundaries of confidentiality). To liaise with colleagues in the service to ensure the delivery of high-quality psychological care to clients. To provide advice and consultation to colleagues and to client, carers and support networks as required.
Responsibilities
* The post holder will primarily be responsible for providing assessment/therapies, particularly Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Psychosis (CBTp) and Family Interventions, to people experiencing psychosis related difficulties in receipt of a service from the Salford Early Intervention Team.
* Although the post holder will be primarily responsible for providing psychological input to individual clients, they will function as an integral member of the service's multi-disciplinary team, and will on occasion support care coordination, crisis management and other tasks that will support us to provide the best possible service to our clients.
* In conjunction with other clinical psychologists/psychological therapists working within the service, the post holder will contribute as appropriate to the provision of individual and group evidenced based interventions.
* The post holder will contribute to the supervision and development of other staff.
* The post holder will work within the policies, procedures and guidelines for the Salford Directorate and the Early Intervention Service.
* The post holder will plan and organise their work schedule and tasks within the parameters of the Job Plan agreed with the Team Manager.
Important Information
Important information about working for GMMH: All positions within the Trust are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks. For information on the checks required please visit the NHS Employers website: www.nhsemployers.org. 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.
We are committed to representing the diverse communities we serve and to removing barriers to employment for candidates from under-represented groups (for example BAME, Disabled and LGBT+ communities). If you would like to discuss the recruitment process, we would be happy to help.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and compassionate, accredited CBT therapist or clinical psychologist to join our team based in Salford. We offer supervision, guidance and training to all applicants and candidates, and can discuss personal development goals and job plans to ensure successful candidates are able to apply their skills effectively in their day-to-day role.
Applicants are encouraged to apply if they have direct experience of mental health, learning disability or drug and alcohol services, either as a service user or a carer. We will consider relevant experience outside the NHS to calculate salary on appointment. For more information, please contact our Recruitment Team.
Additional Information
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7,000 staff across more than 122 locations. We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care across Greater Manchester. The Trust is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Sponsorship and visa information: We are an approved sponsor for the Skilled Worker visa. Applications from individuals who require sponsorship will be considered alongside all other applications, where eligible. Details on eligibility and salary are available on the UK Government website. The Home Office changes from 22/07/2025 may impact the health and care sector; please familiarise yourself with them on the Home Office site.
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