Clinical Psychologist
Manchester, England, United Kingdom Full-time Posted 5 days ago
The Greater Manchester Primary Care Mental Health Treatment Requirement service has a new and exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated qualified Clinical Psychologist. The MHTR service support vulnerable adults in contact with the criminal justice system and provide a meaningful alternative to short custodial sentences, through addressing vulnerabilities that underly offending behaviour. We work closely with external agencies including probation to support a systemic approach to mental health difficulties in this population.
As the team provide support across all areas of Greater Manchester the ability to travel across the whole footprint is required, and you will need to apply for an enhanced DBS certificate and HMPPS clearance is an additional requirement of this position.
Follow the link for a short video that explains Mental Health Treatment Requirements https://youtu.be/dvot-SGIpfI?si=aOGBL-AMJfpV0Duz
You will be expected to hold a caseload, providing assessment formulation and intervention to people who have been sentenced to a primary care MHTR
You will be involved in supporting and developing risk formulation and support the risk management of people accessing the service
A key part of the role will be working with other agencies, predominantly those working in the crimianl justice system
Responsible for delivering supervision to assistant psychologists in the team, with the potential for offering trainee placements
You will have the opportuity for the delivery of training both internally and externally
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.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Carly Porter Job title: Principal Clinical Psychologist Email address: carly.porter@gmmh.nhs.uk
Dr Carly Porter working days is Tuesday to Friday, she can be contacted through email and will be happy to arrange an informal chat by phone or by MSTeams
As the team provide support across all areas of Greater Manchester the ability to travel across the whole footprint is required, and you will need to apply for an enhanced DBS certificate and HMPPS clearance is an additional requirement of this position.
Follow the link for a short video that explains Mental Health Treatment Requirements https://youtu.be/dvot-SGIpfI?si=aOGBL-AMJfpV0Duz
You will be expected to hold a caseload, providing assessment formulation and intervention to people who have been sentenced to a primary care MHTR
You will be involved in supporting and developing risk formulation and support the risk management of people accessing the service
A key part of the role will be working with other agencies, predominantly those working in the crimianl justice system
Responsible for delivering supervision to assistant psychologists in the team, with the potential for offering trainee placements
You will have the opportuity for the delivery of training both internally and externally
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.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Carly Porter Job title: Principal Clinical Psychologist Email address: carly.porter@gmmh.nhs.uk
Dr Carly Porter working days is Tuesday to Friday, she can be contacted through email and will be happy to arrange an informal chat by phone or by MSTeams
