Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Clinical Psychologist to join our developing Neighbourhood Mental Health Team (NMHT) in Wigan (previously called Living Well).
Wigan Community Mental Health services are going through an exciting period of change in line with Community Transformation. The NMHT is friendly, supportive and innovative integrated secondary care team. The Neighbourhood population are often a cohort of people who are often perceived as not suitable, too complicated for the current structures or fall though the gaps.
We are values driven and use our values to guide our decision making. Lived experience is at the heart of our model. Our values include; trauma-informed care, strengths-based working, no wrong door and community engagement. As a developing team, we are always testing, learning and adapting to try and improve the quality of care we provide.
Main duties of the job
You will increase the levels of psychological support and care provided to people who access the service. You will provide psychological assessment, formulation and brief interventions/groups to people supported by the NMHT. You will also offer supervision, consultation, training and reflective practice groups to support all staff to work in a psychologically-informed way. As the NMHT is a developing and changing service, there will be ongoing opportunities for service development, audit and evaluation.
There will be opportunity for the role to be developed by the successful candidate to fit the needs of the Wigan population. You will be supported by the team Principal Clinical Psychologist and NMHT Management team. See attached detailed job description and person specification for further information.
We would be happy to consider a band 7 to 8a Preceptorship role. We are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. Please contact Catherine Regan (Principal Clinical Psychologist) if you have any questions about the role.
About us
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.
Details
Date posted
09 September 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£55,690 to £62,682 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
437-7427835
Job locations
Hindley Town Hall
Cross Street
Hindley
WA2 3AX
Job description
Job responsibilities
See attached detailed job description and person specification for detailed job description and main responsibilities.
Job descriptionJob responsibilities
See attached detailed job description and person specification for detailed job description and main responsibilities.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications and Experience
Essential
- Good honours degree in psychology. Eligibility for graduate membership of the British Psychological Society (BPS) AND Post-graduate doctorate in clinical / counselling psychology, (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996), as accredited by the BPS. AND Eligibility to register as a clinical / counselling psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council. FOR ALL APPLICANTS Post qualification training and accreditation in, or eligibility and willingness to work towards accreditation in, (where available) one of the following approaches CBT-P, EMDR, CAT, MBT, BFT. Completion of relevant modules of Accredited Doctoral Clinical Psychology Course: Introduction to Supervision Courses (approx. 30 hours) or equivalent, or professional equivalent e.g. CAT supervisor training.
- Demonstrable post-qualification experience of specialist assessment and treatment of adult and older adult clients and those with psychological difficulties in a secondary care setting.
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of working within multidisciplinary mental health teams.
Education / Qualifications and Experience
Essential
- Good honours degree in psychology. Eligibility for graduate membership of the British Psychological Society (BPS) AND Post-graduate doctorate in clinical / counselling psychology, (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996), as accredited by the BPS. AND Eligibility to register as a clinical / counselling psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council. FOR ALL APPLICANTS Post qualification training and accreditation in, or eligibility and willingness to work towards accreditation in, (where available) one of the following approaches CBT-P, EMDR, CAT, MBT, BFT. Completion of relevant modules of Accredited Doctoral Clinical Psychology Course: Introduction to Supervision Courses (approx. 30 hours) or equivalent, or professional equivalent e.g. CAT supervisor training.
- Demonstrable post-qualification experience of specialist assessment and treatment of adult and older adult clients and those with psychological difficulties in a secondary care setting.
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of working within multidisciplinary mental health teams.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional informationDisclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT
Address
Hindley Town Hall
Cross Street
Hindley
WA2 3AX
Employer's website
https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT
Address
Hindley Town Hall
Cross Street
Hindley
WA2 3AX
Employer's website
Salary range
- £55,690 - £62,682 per year