Senior Research Therapists (Different specialties required)
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust, Gorton, Manchester
Senior Research Therapists (Different specialties required)
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Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust, Gorton, Manchester
- Part time
- Temporary
- Onsite working
Posted 3 days ago, 21 Apr | Get your application in today.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
Job ref: ac7b370d7c1249d2859a32ce84302569
Location ref: Gorton, Manchester
Full Job Description
We are looking for GMMH based Counsellor/ CBT Therapist/ Clinical/ Counselling Psychologist or Arts Therapist interested in working as a research therapist for National Institute of Health Research (NIHR) funded project titled: 'A feasibility Randomised Controlled Trail (RCT) of creative group psychotherapy for adults with symptoms of depression (Arts for the Blues) in NHS Talking Therapies compared to Treatment as Usual (TAU)' The post will offer an opportunity to learn skills in creative group psychotherapy as well as to participate in NIHR funded evaluation of new psychological intervention. The post is for 3.5 hours per week over a 12 month period which could be added to existing part-time contract or used as secondment to full-time contracts. The therapists will be based across 5 GMMH Talking Therapies services including Manchester, Trafford, Salford, Bolton and Wigan. The post will start as soon as therapists are recruited. Training in Arts for the Blues will be provided but some
experience of using creativity in therapy as well as groupwork will be important for the role. Clinical supervision will be provided.
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.