Practitioner Psychologist

Are you an experienced Practitioner Psychologist looking to take the next step in your career? If so, join The Spinney in Atherton in Manchester, a service for care and support for men aged 18 years and over who experience mental health difficulties, and have been detained under the Mental Health Act 1983. Working 35 hours a week, this is an opportunity to change lives for the better and help some of the most vulnerable people in society. As part of your role, you will be reporting to the Lead Psychologist and will be responsible for the delivery of evidence-based individual and group interventions, cognitive assessments, MDT working and risk assessments for an allocated ward. You will also facilitate staff reflective practice sessions which are often a much-needed space for our staff to slow down, reflect and develop. The department consists of Forensic Psychologist in Training, Practitioner Psychologists, Senior Practitioner Psychologists and a Lead Psychologist. In the team, people
are trained in a variety of therapies including EMDR, DBT, CBT, CFT, ACT, PIT., The role entails providing specialist psychological assessments and evidence-based interventions for people with complex mental health difficulties in a forensic setting. You will facilitate group sessions, conduct risk and cognitive assessments, and support multidisciplinary teams in promoting psychological wellbeing. Additionally, you will supervise assistant psychologists, contribute to service development, and engage in reflective practice sessions. Experience in supervising staff and facilitating reflective sessions is critical. The position requires a postgraduate qualification in psychology, HCPC registration, and knowledge of therapeutic models, with a focus on clinical, forensic, or counselling psychology.

Elysium Healthcare operates over 80 services across England and Wales, focused on Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education. The company prides itself on a comprehensive benefits package and career development opportunities. Elysium Healthcare is a part of Ramsay Health Care, a global network with over 86,000 employees in 10 countries. The organization follows strict recruitment protocols, ensuring inclusive and accessible hiring practices. Elysium promotes staff well-being and offers training to expand professional skills, benefiting both employees and their career development within the healthcare industry.