field_job_employment_type

job_industry

field_job_occupational_field_parents_all

job_organization_name

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p><strong>Clinical Psychologist - Older Adult Specialty Band 7/8a - 1.0 wte</strong></p> <p>An exciting opportunity has arisen for a clinical psychologist with interest in working with older people to join the Salford Older Adult Community Mental Health Team. </p> <p>We are seeking an enthusiastic individual to provide specialist psychological assessments, formulation and interventions to older people and their families. The successful candidate will also support team interventions for individuals living with dementia. There will be opportunities for consultation work and training, and involvement in developments and audit.</p> <p>The service has strong links with local Clinical Psychology Training Programs, the wider Trust OA psychology service and Northwest FPOP.</p> <p>The Psychology resource in the service currently consists of a Senior Clinical Psychologist and an assistant psychologist</p> <p>Applicants must be eligible for registration as Chartered Clinical Psychologists with the British Psychological Society and registration with the HCPC</p> <p>We are pleased to be able to offer this post as a preceptorship for suitably experienced candidates and would welcome applications from those who are recently qualified. We would offer the post as a band 7 preceptorship until the necessary experience and competencies are met, upon which the post would move to an 8a. </p> <p>The post involves community work and home visiting, so applicants must be able to demonstrate ability/offer a strategy to undertake visits safely and efficiently.</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>Direct clinical work with older people with a range of organic and functional difficulties. This will include, delivering evidence based therapies, carrying out complex assessment and developing shared formulations.</p>
<p>Working with the team to develop psychological and trauma informed ways of understanding distress.</p>
<p>Supporting and developing research, audit and quality improvement.</p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122 locations.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.</p> <p>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.</p>


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>24 December 2025</p>

  
    <h3>Pay scheme</h3>
    <p>Agenda for change</p>

    
      
        <h3>Band</h3>
      
      <p>Band 7</p>
  
  

  
  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
    <p>
      £47,810 to £62,682 a year
      
        per annum
      
    </p>
  
  

  <h3 id="contract_type_heading">Contract</h3>
  <p>Permanent</p>

  

  
    <h3 id="working_pattern_heading">Working pattern</h3>
    <p>
      
        
          Full-time,
        
      
        
          Flexible working
        
      
    </p>
  

  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>437-7634310</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>Humphrey Booth Resource Centre</p>
      <p>16-18 Worsley Road</p>
      <p>Swinton, Manchester,</p>
            <p>M27 5WW</p>
      <br>
      
        
      
    
  

      

      
  
    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p><strong>Please see attached job description and person specification</strong></p> <p><strong>Staff benefits</strong></p> <ul>  <li>Pay Enhancements</li>  <li>27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years</li>  <li>Excellent pension</li>  <li>Cycle to work scheme</li>  <li>Salary sacrifice car scheme</li>  <li>Wellbeing programme</li>  <li>Blue Light Card Discounts</li>  <li>fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)</li> </ul>
  

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p><strong>Please see attached job description and person specification</strong></p> <p><strong>Staff benefits</strong></p> <ul>  <li>Pay Enhancements</li>  <li>27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years</li>  <li>Excellent pension</li>  <li>Cycle to work scheme</li>  <li>Salary sacrifice car scheme</li>  <li>Wellbeing programme</li>  <li>Blue Light Card Discounts</li>  <li>fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)</li> </ul>
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Person Specification</h2>
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_1">
        
          Education/Qualifications
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Post-graduate doctorate in clinical or counselling psychology, (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996), as accredited by the BPS.</li>
        
        <li>Eligibility to register as a practitioner psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council.</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Completion of relevant modules of Accredited Doctoral Clinical Psychology Course: Introduction to Supervision Courses.</li>
          
          <li>Candidates will be trained and accredited in one of the following modalities; CBT-psychosis and bipolar, Behavioural Family Interventions, Structured Clinical Management, Mentalisation Based Therapy, Cognitive Analytic Therapy, EMDR</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_2">
        
          Experience
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Experience of specialist psychological &amp; assessment and treatment of older adult clients with moderate to severe mental health problems</li>
        
        <li>Experience of neuropsychological assessment</li>
        
        <li>Experience of MDT working</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Evidence of post-qualification CPD</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_3">
        
          Skills and abilities
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Well developed, effective communication skills, both orally and in writing,</li>
        
        <li>Skills in providing consultation (including formulation) to other professional and non-professional groups</li>
        
        <li>Ability to work at a high level of professional autonomy and responsibility</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Ability to teach and train others, using a variety of complex multi-media materials</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
  


  
    
      
        Person Specification
      
    
    
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_1">
          
            Education/Qualifications
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Post-graduate doctorate in clinical or counselling psychology, (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996), as accredited by the BPS.</li>
          
          <li>Eligibility to register as a practitioner psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council.</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Completion of relevant modules of Accredited Doctoral Clinical Psychology Course: Introduction to Supervision Courses.</li>
            
            <li>Candidates will be trained and accredited in one of the following modalities; CBT-psychosis and bipolar, Behavioural Family Interventions, Structured Clinical Management, Mentalisation Based Therapy, Cognitive Analytic Therapy, EMDR</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_2">
          
            Experience
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Experience of specialist psychological &amp; assessment and treatment of older adult clients with moderate to severe mental health problems</li>
          
          <li>Experience of neuropsychological assessment</li>
          
          <li>Experience of MDT working</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Evidence of post-qualification CPD</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_3">
          
            Skills and abilities
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Well developed, effective communication skills, both orally and in writing,</li>
          
          <li>Skills in providing consultation (including formulation) to other professional and non-professional groups</li>
          
          <li>Ability to work at a high level of professional autonomy and responsibility</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Ability to teach and train others, using a variety of complex multi-media materials</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
    
  



      
  
    <h3 id="dbs-message">Disclosure and Barring Service Check</h3>
    <p>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.</p>
  

  
    <h3 id="tier-two-sponsorship">Certificate of Sponsorship</h3>
    <p>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 <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration" target="_blank"> UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
    <p>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. <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants" target="_blank"> Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
  

  
    <h3 id="uk-registration">UK Registration</h3>
    <p>
      Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
      <a href="https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/working-health/overseas-health-professionals" target="_blank">NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).</a>
    </p>
  


 
  
    
      
        Additional information
      
    
    
      
        <h3 id="dbs-message">Disclosure and Barring Service Check</h3>
        <p>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.</p>
      

      
        <h3 id="tier-two-sponsorship">Certificate of Sponsorship</h3>
        <p>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 <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration" target="_blank"> UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
        <p>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. <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants" target="_blank"> Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
      

      
        <h3 id="uk-registration">UK Registration</h3>
        <p>
          Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
          <a href="https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/working-health/overseas-health-professionals" target="_blank">NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).</a>
        </p>
      
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Employer details</h2>
    <h3>Employer name</h3>
    <p>Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>Humphrey Booth Resource Centre</p>
      <p>16-18 Worsley Road</p>
      <p>Swinton, Manchester,</p>
            <p>M27 5WW</p>
    
  

  
    <br>
    <h3 id="employer_website_heading">Employer's website</h3>
      
        <p><a href="https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/" target="_blank">https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)</a></p>
      
  

  
    
    
      
      
      
      
      
    
  



  
      
        <h2>Employer details</h2>
        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>Humphrey Booth Resource Centre</p>
          <p>16-18 Worsley Road</p>
          <p>Swinton, Manchester,</p>
                    <p>M27 5WW</p>
        
      

      
        <br>
        <h3 id="employer_website_heading">Employer's website</h3>
          
            <p><a href="https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/" target="_blank">https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)</a></p>

NHS Jobs

Senior Clinical Psychologist

<p><b>Locum Educational Psychologist - North West (Manchester) - On-Site Assessments Only</b></p> <p><b>Panoramic Education Services</b></p> <p>Panoramic Education Services are supporting a Local Authority in the North West of the UK to recruit experienced <b>Locum Educational Psychologists</b> who can assist with a flexible number of <b>face to face assessments</b>.</p> <p>This opportunity is ideal for HCPC registered Educational Psychologists seeking ongoing locum work with a steady flow of assessments and an established, supportive team. The assignment has been determined as <b>outside IR35</b>. <b>Key Details:</b></p> <ul> <li>Location: Manchester area (on site only)</li> <li>Role: Completion of statutory educational psychology assessments</li> <li>Type: Locum</li> <li>Workload: Any number of assessments - flexible to suit your availability</li> <li>Start: Jan 2026</li> <li>Requirements:</li> <li>HCPC registered EP</li> <li>Experience completing statutory assessments for Local Authorities</li> <li>Ability to conduct all work on site (no remote assessment options available)</li> </ul> <p><b>What's on offer:</b></p> <ul> <li>Competitive daily/assessment rates (outside IR35)</li> <li>Flexible workload - take on as many or as few assessments as you wish</li> <li>Supportive relationship with a well organised Local Authority team</li> <li>Smooth onboarding process through Panoramic Associates</li> </ul> <p>If you're an Educational Psychologist available for locum work and can support with in person assessments in Manchester, we'd love to hear from you.</p> Apply for this role <p><b>To apply or discuss further:</b></p> <p>Please apply with your up to date CV, or send me an email directly at . My direct line is .</p>

Locum Educational Psychologist

Clinical Psychologist - Older Adult Specialty Band 7/8a - 1.0 wte <p>An exciting opportunity has arisen for a clinical psychologist with interest in working with older people to join the Salford Older Adult Community Mental Health Team.</p> <p>We are seeking an enthusiastic individual to provide specialist psychological assessments, formulation and interventions to older people and their families. The successful candidate will also support team interventions for individuals living with dementia. There will be opportunities for consultation work and training, and involvement in developments and audit.</p> <p>The service has strong links with local Clinical Psychology Training Programs, the wider Trust OA psychology service and Northwest FPOP.</p> <p>The Psychology resource in the service currently consists of a Senior Clinical Psychologist and an assistant psychologist.</p> <p>Applicants must be eligible for registration as Chartered Clinical Psychologists with the British Psychological Society and registration with the HCPC.</p> <p>We are pleased to be able to offer this post as a preceptorship for suitably experienced candidates and would welcome applications from those who are recently qualified. The post would initially be a band 7 preceptorship until the necessary experience and competencies are met, upon which the post would move to a band 8a.</p> <p>The post involves community work and home visiting, so applicants must be able to demonstrate the ability or offer a strategy to undertake visits safely and efficiently.</p> <p>Direct clinical work with older people with a range of organic and functional difficulties, including delivering evidence based therapies, carrying out complex assessments and developing shared formulations.</p> <p>Working with the team to develop psychological and trauma informed ways of understanding distress.</p> <p>Supporting and developing research, audit, and quality improvement.</p> <p>Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7,000 members of staff, delivering 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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Please see attached job description and person specification.</p> Staff benefits <ul> <li><b>Pay Enhancements</b></li> <li><b>27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years</b></li> <li><b>Excellent pension</b></li> <li><b>Cycle to work scheme</b></li> <li><b>Salary sacrifice car scheme</b></li> <li><b>Wellbeing programme</b></li> <li><b>Blue Light Card Discounts</b></li> <li><b>fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)</b></li> </ul> <p>This advert closes on Wednesday 7 Jan 2026</p>

Senior Clinical Psychologist Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

A local educational support agency is seeking experienced Locum Educational Psychologists in Manchester for completing statutory assessments. This role is ideal for HCPC-registered professionals looking for flexibility in their workload. With supportive team dynamics, candidates can take on as many assessments as they can handle. The assignment is classified as outside IR35, ensuring competitive rates. This is a perfect opportunity for established Educational Psychologists looking for locum positions in a well-organized team environment.

Manchester On-Site Locum Educational Psychologist

A leading mental health service provider in the UK is looking for a Clinical Psychologist specializing in older adults. This role involves providing psychological assessments and interventions, supporting dementia care, and engaging in team-based activities. Candidates must be eligible for Chartered registration with the British Psychological Society and HCPC. Benefits include generous annual leave, pension, and wellbeing programs. This is an excellent opportunity for both experienced and newly qualified candidates.

Senior Clinical Psychologist - Older Adults (Band 7/8a)

<p>An incredible new job opportunity has arisen for a dedicated Consultant Psychologist - Inpatient CAMHS and EDU to work in a spectacular mental health hospital based in Cheadle, Greater Manchester area. Your will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers.</p> <p>This special hospital offers a comprehensive inpatient specialist mental health service for young people and adults. The service is dedicated to providing innovative, high quality care and treatment for patients with challenging and complex needs, in order to enable their recovery and re engagement with the community.</p> <p><b>To be considered for this role you must be qualified and an experienced Practitioner Psychologist - must be HCPC registered.</b></p> Key Responsibilities <ul> <li>Provide direct psychological input to some of these wards.</li> <li>Consultation and indirect working, including providing a psychological perspective to decision making around patient care.</li> <li>Consultation to staff teams and facilitation of reflective practice.</li> <li>Attendance at ward rounds and CPA review meetings.</li> <li>Working closely with and providing support to ward teams to foster trauma informed approaches to care.</li> <li>Psychological assessment, formulation and intervention.</li> <li>Supervise an Assistant Psychologist and oversee the delivery of their therapeutic work, including the delivery of a therapeutic group programme and psychoeducational and skills work.</li> </ul> Preferred Skills and Experience <ul> <li>Must have specialist knowledge and relevant post qualification clinical experience of working with individuals with a range of mental health difficulties, including mood disorders, psychosis, and trauma and personality difficulties.</li> <li>Previous experience of providing supervision and involvement in service development.</li> <li>Experience in clinical leadership and people management is desirable.</li> <li>Strong interest in developing innovative practice, working with complexity, and working in teams.</li> <li>Effective leadership skills including self motivation.</li> <li>Ability to ensure the systematic governance of psychological practice within the team.</li> </ul> Benefits <ul> <li>Enhanced disclosure cost coverage.</li> <li>Comprehensive induction and commitment to ongoing training.</li> <li>Enhanced Maternity pay in line with NHS.</li> <li>25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.</li> <li>Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra day annual leave.</li> <li>Online benefits and cash back rewards.</li> <li>Cycle to work scheme.</li> <li>SMART Pension option.</li> </ul> Salary and Hours <p>The successful Consultant Psychologist will receive an excellent salary of £68,250 per annum. This exciting position is a permanent full time role working 37.5 hours a week.</p> Reference ID <p>6871</p> Contact <p>To apply for this fantastic job role, please call or send your CV to .</p> <p>Talk to us - Jupiter Recruitment on WhatsApp: .</p>

Psychologist

A leading educational organization in Manchester is seeking an Educational Psychologist to enhance support for children and young people. The role involves conducting assessments, leading inclusive practices, and delivering staff training on trauma-informed approaches. The ideal candidate will be HCPC registered with significant experience in special education and therapeutic settings, aiming to ensure that all students receive the support they need to thrive academically and emotionally. This position fosters collaboration across teams and promotes a culture of inclusion and wellbeing.

Educational Psychologist for Inclusion & Impact

<p>The Educational Psychologist will be part of a multi-disciplinary therapeutic and assessment team, that will enable all children and young people to thrive within our organisation through the development of inclusive practices that remove barriers to learning. This will be achieved through working directly with children, young people and their families through the support and development of our colleagues to be able to deliver appropriate universal and targeted support within our sectors of Alternative Provision, Specialist College and Education and Skills Training Academies.</p> <p>The Educational Psychologist plays a strategic and integral role in promoting inclusive, trauma informed and psychologically grounded practices and will lead on the psychological understanding of student needs. This role combines direct psychological assessment and intervention with whole organisation leadership, staff development, and multi agency collaboration.</p> <p>The Educational Psychologist will ensure that every student receives tailored, evidence based support that enables them to thrive academically, socially and emotionally. They will also play key role in shaping policy, evaluating impact and embedding a culture of inclusion, equity and emotional wellbeing throughout the college.</p> Key Responsibilities Psychological Assessment and Intervention <ul> <li>Conduct in depth psychological assessments to understand the cognitive, emotional and behavioural needs of students.</li> <li>Design and implement interventions to help pupils overcome challenges and improve their personal development and academic performance.</li> <li>Work effectively with a range of key stakeholders across our organisation including our SENCOs, teaching and pastoral teams to enable them to ensure practice is inclusive of identified needs.</li> <li>Provide direct therapeutic support to students, using approaches such as CBT, solution focused therapy or trauma informed practices.</li> <li>Develop strategies and skills for the implementation of a range of therapeutic interventions to be delivered by non therapists.</li> <li>Provide supervision to colleagues as required.</li> <li>Determine if additional assessments such as speech and language, occupational therapy or dyslexia evaluations are necessary.</li> <li>Support colleagues to facilitate collaboration between parents/carers and Navigators to address and discuss concerns within the educational setting.</li> <li>Provide support and guidance to teachers, parents, and other school staff in creating a positive learning environment for all students.</li> </ul> Strategic Inclusion Leadership <ul> <li>Lead on the development and implementation of inclusive practices across the organisation.</li> <li>Contribute to the design and evaluation of whole organisation strategies that promote emotional wellbeing, engagement and achievement.</li> <li>Support the leadership team in embedding a psychologically informed approach to behaviour, curriculum and pastoral care.</li> <li>Contribute to organisational policy and planning.</li> </ul> Staff Development and Consultation <ul> <li>Deliver training and professional development sessions for staff on topics such as trauma informed practice, emotional regulation and inclusive pedagogy.</li> <li>Provide psychological consultation and coaching to staff to support reflective practice and inclusive classroom strategies.</li> <li>Promote a culture of continuous learning and emotional literacy among staff.</li> </ul> Multi agency Collaboration and Family Engagement <ul> <li>Work collaboratively with external professionals including CAMHS, Social Care, and local authority SEND teams to ensure coordinated support.</li> <li>Engage with families and carers to share insights, build trust and support joined up planning for students.</li> <li>Contribute to multi disciplinary meetings and reviews, including EHCP planning and safeguarding discussions.</li> </ul> Monitoring, Evaluation and Supervision <ul> <li>Monitor the impact of psychological interventions and inclusion strategies using data to inform practice and planning.</li> <li>Maintain accurate records and contribute to reports for internal and external stakeholders.</li> </ul> Skills and Abilities <ul> <li>Advanced Psychological Assessment - Expertise in conducting cognitive, emotional and behavioural assessments using a range of standardised tools and frameworks.</li> <li>Inclusive Practice Leadership - Proven ability to lead and embed inclusive strategies across educational settings, particularly for students with SEN and SEMH.</li> <li>Therapeutic Intervention Skills - Skilled in delivering and overseeing evidence based interventions e.g. CBT, solution focused approaches, trauma informed practices.</li> <li>Consultation and Coaching - Strong ability to provide psychological consultation to staff, supporting reflective practice and capacity building within the team.</li> <li>Safeguarding and Risk Management - Deep understanding of safeguarding principles and the ability to assess and manage risk in complex cases.</li> <li>Multi agency collaboration - Confident in working with external professionals e.g. CAMHS, social care, SEND teams to ensure coordinated support for students.</li> <li>Training and Development - Experienced in designing and delivering CPD sessions for staff on topics such as emotional regulation, attachment and inclusive pedagogy.</li> <li>Data analysis and impact evaluation - Ability to analyse data to evaluate the effectiveness of interventions and inform strategic planning.</li> <li>Communication and interpersonal skills - Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to build trust and rapport with students' families and professionals.</li> <li>Resilience and Emotional intelligence - High level of self awareness, empathy and resilience when working in emotionally demanding environments.</li> <li>Strategic Thinking - Capable of contributing to whole college development planning and policy making from a psychological and inclusion focused perspective.</li> </ul> Experience and Qualifications Essential <ul> <li>HCPC - registered Educational Psychologist.</li> <li>Significant experience working with children and young people with SEND and SEMH needs.</li> <li>Proven ability to lead inclusion initiatives and influence whole organisation practice.</li> <li>Experience in alternative provision, special education or therapeutic settings.</li> <li>Knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance e.g. SEND code of practice, Children and Families Act, safeguarding frameworks.</li> </ul> Desirable <ul> <li>Training in therapeutic approaches e.g. CBT, DDP, EMDR, mindfulness.</li> <li>Familiarity with trauma informed and restorative practices.</li> </ul> Behaviours and Attitudes <ul> <li>Empathy: Foster a supportive environment that encourages understanding and compassion among students and staff.</li> <li>Integrity: Uphold honesty and strong moral principles in all interactions and decisions.</li> <li>Resilience: Encourage students to develop coping strategies and the ability to bounce back from challenges.</li> <li>Trust: Build a culture of trust where students feel safe to express themselves and take risks in their learning.</li> <li>Authenticity: Encourage students to be true to themselves and embrace their individuality.</li> <li>Commitment: Instil a sense of dedication to personal growth and the learning process.</li> <li>Honesty: Promote transparency and truthfulness in all communications and assessments.</li> <li>Enjoyment: Create a joyful learning environment where students find pleasure in their educational experiences.</li> <li>Learning: Encourage a lifelong love of learning and curiosity about the world.</li> <li>Respect: Cultivate an atmosphere of mutual respect among students, staff, and the wider community.</li> </ul>

Educational Psychologist for Inclusion

An educational institution in the UK is seeking an HCPC-registered Educational Psychologist to lead and develop psychological services across the Trust. This role involves supporting Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) initiatives, delivering training, and working closely with staff to foster inclusion and mental well-being among students. Applicants should possess a passion for helping children succeed academically and personally. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits, including generous annual leave and professional development opportunities.

Educational Psychologist - SEND & Mental Health Leader

<p><b>Job Title: </b>Education Psychologist</p> <p><b>Salary Grade: </b>£47,688-£57,954 (Full-time Equivalent)</p> <p><b>Working Pattern: </b>Mainly during the school day</p> <p>With some flexibility for after school training, meetings with families, and CPD delivery</p> <p><b>Hours: </b>37 hours per week - Part time hours or term time hours will be considered</p> <p><b>Annual Leave: </b>Generous entitlement</p> <p>Minimum 27 days (rising to 32) plus bank holidays - term time only will be considered</p> <p>Part time will also be considered</p> <p><b>Location: </b>Central office in Leigh, travelling to schools within the Trust</p> <p><b>Required From: </b>ASAP</p> <p><b>Closing date: </b>10th November 12 noon</p> <p>May close earlier if a suitable number of high quality applications are received</p> In this role, you will: <p>Lead and develop psychological services across the Trust, fostering relational and trauma informed approaches.</p> <p>Balance direct work with children alongside consultation, assessment, training and strategic advice for staff.</p> <p>Support all areas of SEND in line with the Code of Practice, using a solution focused, preventative model with assessment via observation, consultation, pupil views, and direct work.</p> <p>Inform interventions including classroom strategies, curriculum adaptations, therapeutic support, and referrals to external agencies such as CAMHS.</p> <p>Plan and deliver SEND specific CPD and training, working alongside Executive Leaders to support whole school and Trust wide priorities.</p> <p>Contribute to the development of Education, Health and Care Plans and strategic SEND initiatives.</p> <p>Evaluate and celebrate the positive impact of your work through teacher feedback, EHCP outcomes, case studies, learning walks, and school self evaluations.</p> <p>In the longer term, there may be opportunities to extend elements of the service to partner schools and external settings, broadening its impact and reach.</p> <p>We are looking for an HCPC registered Educational Psychologist passionate about inclusion, mental health, and helping children succeed academically and in life.</p> In return our Trust offers you: <ul> <li>A generous employer contribution towards LGPS pension</li> <li>Access to Employment Assistance Programme</li> <li>A strong and supportive Trust Central Team</li> <li>Excellent CPD opportunities</li> <li>Generous Holiday entitlement</li> <li>Wellbeing Package</li> <li>Salary sacrifice schemes.</li> <li>Access to training opportunities and professional development</li> </ul> <p>Applications should be made through the My New Term link. Further information is available by email - </p> <p>All application forms should be returned by email with a letter of application which makes reference to the job description. This should be no longer than 2 sides of A4 with a font size 12.</p> <p>This post is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures.</p> <p>The Epworth Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.</p> <p>At the Epworth Education Trust, we recognise our moral and statutory responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all children. We work to provide a safe and welcoming environment where children are respected and valued. We are alert to the signs of abuse and neglect and follow our procedures to ensure that children receive effective support, protection and justice. The procedures contained in our Safeguarding Policy apply to all staff, volunteers and governors.</p> <p>We encourage applications from the right candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief or race.</p>

11 Assistant Psychologist Jobs in Greater Manchester