Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist / Clinical Psychologist

An exciting opportunity has arisen for 4.8wte Band 8a Child and Adolescent Psychotherapists or Clinical Psychologists to join the Greater Manchester Specialist Perinatal Service.This role focuses on delivering and developing a high-quality parent-infant mental health service (PIMHS) for families from conception to 15 months and is an opportunity to contribute to the continued development and transformation of the specialist PIMH pathway. The role will involve direct work with families, ncluding assessment, formulation and intervention; consultation, teaching and training; supervision; audit, evaluation, research and service development.

Less experienced applicants will be considered and will beappointed at band 7, working towards band 8a competencies.

You will join a warm, skilled, collaborative MDT committed to high quality trauma informed care which promotes the wellbeing of infants, parents and the wider family system.

We offer a highly supportive and reflective MDT, comprehensive perinatal and PIMHS induction, specialist clinical supervision and regular supportive line management. You will have access to CPD opportunities.

Perinatal and/or Parent Infant Mental Health experience is welcome but not essential. We provide robust induction, specialist training, and ongoing development for those new to this area.

The posts will be based at one of the 3 Specialist Perinatal Service clusters: Stiltz Building, M23 9GP; The Courtyard, BL1 8PB; One Central Park, M40 5BP.

Main duties of the job

This role focuses on delivering and developing a high-quality parent-infant mental health service for families from conception to 15 months.

The post holder will work closely alongside the Consultant Clinical Psychologist in Parent Infant Mental Health (PIMH), contributing to clinical and service development, and thedelivery of specialist interventions.

The role involves supporting parents, carers and families experiencing moderate to severe Perinatal mental health difficulties, with a focus on strengthening parent-infant relationships. The post holder will provide a range of community-based interventions including assessment, consultation, training, group work, and individual therapeutic support for parents, infants, and families.

The post holder will work collaboratively within the Specialist Perinatal Service and with Provider PIMH teams where appropriate.

The post offers enhanced clinical supervision tosupport safe, effective practice and ongoing professional development.

The post holder will demonstrate a compassionate, respectful, and person-centred approach, maintain clear professional boundaries while upholding organisational values, including promoting safety, partnership working, social inclusion, and a commitment to meaningful change.

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.