Senior Clinical / Counselling Psychologist or 7-8a Preceptorship

We are delighted to invite applications for a Senior Clinical Psychologist based at Meadowbrook Inpatient Mental Health Unit. Applications will be considered from individuals already working in an 8a capacity or those who are seeking a band 7-8a development post (on achievement of agreed competencies).

The postholder will work in the Psychology Team to provide a clinical psychology service to adult acute and PICU mental health wards. Each ward is staffed by a multidisciplinary team who put service user care at the heart of their practice, working from models of trauma-informed and least restrictive practice. You will work with them to ensure that the psychological needs of service users and staff are understood and met.

The focus on continuous innovation makes Meadowbrook an exciting service to work, with opportunity to be involved in Quality Improvement and service development. The unit has a strong focus on staff wellbeing, prioritising supervision, training and peer support. This is paralleled in the leadership approach, which is premised upon compassionate leadership.

With links to the local universities, other services in the care group and training courses you will have good CPD and research opportunities. We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic individual who is committed to delivering the best possible care to people at the time of their greatest need. Please do get in touch if you would like to find out more or organise a visit., Your role will be varied and stimulating and will include a mix of direct and indirect work. You will support the teams to develop formulations to support care, contribute to staff training and supervision of delivery of brief psychological interventions. Direct work will include psychological assessments, formulations, and interventions, both on a one-to-one basis and group format. As part of the clinical team on the wards you will work with ward managers, occupational therapists, nurses and doctors to ensure that inpatient admissions are therapeutic and support each person's recovery. You will supervise the work of Trainee Clinical Psychologists, Assistant Psychologists and brief psychosocial interventions delivered by colleagues in the MDT.

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.