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			<p>Are you passionate about making a difference in mental health care? Join Gateway Recovery Centre as a Practitioner Psychologist and play a vital role in delivering evidence-based interventions that transform lives.</p>
<p>Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will ensure service users are fully engaged in their care pathway and receive high-quality, person-centred treatment. This is an opportunity to contribute to innovative therapeutic approaches and service development while supporting people on their journey to recovery.</p>
<p>In this role, you will provide psychological assessments using a range of tools and techniques, integrating complex data to formulate tailored treatment plans. You will implement individual and group interventions, adjusting and refining formulations to meet patient needs. Alongside direct clinical work, you will contribute to service improvement initiatives, research and audits, ensuring our practices remain aligned with best practice and clinical governance standards. You will also support staff development through training programmes and provide supervision to Assistant Psychologists, helping to build a strong and skilled team.</p>
<p><strong>As the Practitioner Psychologist, you will:</strong></p>
<ul>
    <li>Support the provision of psychology services in a specified area, in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, and under the direction and supervison of a Senior/Principal/Consultant or Lead Psychologist.</li>
    <li>Participate fully with the multidisciplinary team and ensure that the patient is fully engaged in their care pathway.</li>
    <li>Support clinical team working, including both direct interventions and the delivery of staff training programmes.</li>
    <li>Support the clinical team and area of service in developing new initiatives and ways of working.</li>
    <li>Work with internal and external agencies to enhance treatment pathways for patients.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>To be successful in this role, you will have:</strong></p>
<ul>
    <li>Successful completion of a Doctorate level qualification in applied psychology either through the British Psychological Society or a recognised training body, enabling registration with the HCPC as as Practitioner Psychologist.</li>
    <li>Registration with the HCPC as a Practitioner Psychologist and Charterable status with the British Psychological Society.</li>
    <li>Experience (either pre-training, on training, or subsequently) of working with clients with complex needs that are relevant to the population in the service area.</li>
    <li>Competency in psychological assessment and formulation skills and an aptitude for learning new assessment methods.</li>
    <li>Competency with risk assessment, management, and evaluation tools.</li>
    <li>Clinical therapy skills - Experience using different therapeutic approaches to address a range of clinical issues. An awareness of other modalities and how they may be applied to the current service user population.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>What You’ll Get</strong></p>
<p>At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future:</p>
<ul>
    <li>Annual salary between £55,000 and £65,000</li>
    <li>The equivalent of 25 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window</li>
    <li>Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals</li>
    <li>Access to our Rewards &amp; Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub!</li>
    <li>Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance</li>
    <li>Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts</li>
    <li>Life Assurance, for added peace of mind</li>
    <li>Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support.</li>
    <li>24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be</li>
    <li>Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time</li>
    <li>Pension contribution, to help secure your future</li>
    <li>Free/subsidised meals and onsite/local free parking</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>About your next employer:</strong></p>
<p>Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities &amp; Autism, Children &amp; Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.</p>
<p>Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.</p>
<p><em>Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure</em></p>
		
	
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Practitioner Psychologist

<h2>Job overview</h2>The Raise Academy – Mental Health Counsellor<br>The Raise Academy is a new school which opened in September 2024. The school specialises in supporting pupils aged 11-16. <br><br>The Raise Academy pupils have the opportunity to be engaged in a wide range of vocational and practical subjects that will give them new opportunities to progress personally, socially and academically. The curriculum will be underpinned by high quality and supportive Maths, English and Science and all lessons will be taught in small classes of up to 8 pupils, with teachers, learning mentors and pastoral/teaching assistants.<br><br>This is a fantastic opportunity at our new SEMH school in Widnes to shape the school and transform the lives of children and those who look after them. Your key priorities will be:<br><br>Key Priorities;<br><br>•	To provide a high-quality counselling service to students experiencing a wide range of emotional challenges <br><br>•	Support the vision and direction of the school <br><br>•	To provide support, guidance and advice to parents, carers and across the school. <br><br>•	To observe appropriate confidentiality and to support the school’s endeavour to provide excellent teaching and learning for all students. <br><br>•	Contribute to the safeguarding and promotion of the welfare and personal care of children and young people<br><br>Please see the full Job Description and Person Specification and complete the Youth Engagement Schools Trust application form via our online Every Portal.<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>

Mental Health Counsellor

<h2>Introduction</h2>
	
		
			Are you an experienced Forensic/ Clinical/ Counselling/ Neuro Psychologist looking for a new challenge in a rewarding environment, where you can make a real difference? If so, then join the team at St Mary’s Hospital in (Warrington, Cheshire) as a Psychologist and enjoy support from a regional network of Psychologists as you flourish in your career.
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<p><strong>What you will be doing:</strong></p>
<p>You will&nbsp;provide specialist care and treatment to adult male patients who are detained under the Mental Health Act (1983). Our service users, many of whom have Acquired Brain Injury and forensic histories, require long term treatment and rehabilitation and present with multiple difficulties, including high risk behaviour and complex care needs. St Mary's hospital offers a breadth of opportunity and experience for clinical work, &nbsp;with a medium secure and a low secure ward; a Level 2 rehabilitation ward; and an Acute service. This is a full-time position of 37.5 hours per week.&nbsp;</p>
<p>In collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and under the direction and supervision of the Joint Heads of Psychology, you will support the delivery of psychology services across St Mary’s Hospital. In the absence of the Joint Heads, you will act as the primary point of contact between the psychology department and the senior management team.</p>
<p>As the Forensic/ Clinical/ Counselling/ Neuro Psychologist you will have active participation in multidisciplinary team work, ensuring that our service users are fully engaged in their care pathways. It also includes supporting clinical team efforts through both direct interventions and the facilitation of staff training programmes. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the development of new initiatives and ways of working within the service and working in partnership with both internal and external agencies to enhance treatment pathways for service users.</p>
<p>There is a strong emphasis on teamwork, supervision and CPD, with support from a regional network of Psychologists.</p>
<p><strong>As a Forensic/ Clinical/ Counselling/ Neuro&nbsp;Psychologist you will be:</strong></p>
<ul>
    <li>Providing psychological assessments of patients based upon the appropriate use, interpretation and integration of complex data from a variety of sources including psychological (and neuropsychological) tests, self-report measures, rating scales direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews with clients, family members and others involved in the patient’s care.</li>
    <li>Formulating plans for the formal psychological treatment and/or management of acquired brain injury and forensic risk designed around the patient’s needs, and employing methods unpinned by relevant evidence-based practice and appropriate conceptual frameworks.</li>
    <li>Implementing a range of psychological interventions for individuals within and across teams.</li>
    <li>Acting as psychologist for a ward and/or group of patients as directed by the Joint Heads of Psychology.</li>
    <li>Developing and managing groupwork programmes and innovative therapeutic approaches and ensuring that appropriate outcome measures are in place.</li>
    <li>Taking a key role in Psychology service developments, providing an evidence-based approach to new clinical initiatives.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>To be successful, you'll have:</strong></p>
<ul>
    <li>Successful completion of a Doctorate level qualification in applied psychology (clinical, forensic, counselling, neuro) either through the British Psychological Society or a recognised training body, enabling registration with the HCPC as as Practitioner Psychologist.</li>
    <li>Applications from Psychologists in Training who are nearly qualified are welcomed<br>
    </li>
    <li>Experience (either pre-training, on training, or subsequently) of working with clients with complex needs that are relevant to the service population. This can include forensic, neuropsychological rehabilitation, learning difficulty, neurodiversity and complex trauma.</li>
    <li>Competency in psychological assessment and formulation skills and an aptitude for learning new assessment methods including standardised cognitive assessment (WAIS, RBANS etc)</li>
    <li>A well developed competency in structured risk assessment and management tools.</li>
    <li>Experience in one or more therapeutic modalities (CBT, DBT, CAT, CFT, EMDR etc)</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Where you will be working:</strong></p>
<p>St Mary's Hospital, Floyd Drive, Warrington, Cheshire, WA2 8DB</p>
<p><strong>What you will get:</strong></p>
<ul>
    <li>Annual salary of £ 55,000
    </li>
    <li>The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window.</li>
    <li>Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals</li>
    <li>Access to our Rewards &amp; Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub!</li>
    <li>Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance</li>
    <li>Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts</li>
    <li>Life Assurance, for added peace of mind</li>
    <li>Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support.</li>
    <li>24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be</li>
    <li>Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time</li>
    <li>Pension contribution, to help secure your future</li>
    <li>Free/subsidised meals and onsite/local free parking</li>
</ul>
<p>There is also a range of other benefits including retail discounts, special offers and much more.</p>
<p><strong>About your next employer:</strong></p>
<p>You will be working for an established, stable and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities &amp; Autism, Children &amp; Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.&nbsp;</p>
<p>The safety of our service users and colleagues is our priority and as such we encourage and support vaccination uptake as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19.</p>
<p><em>Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility and are committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of service users. Candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure.</em></p>
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High Intensity/CBT Therapist/ Practitioner Psychologist

Band 7 Senior Mental Health Practitioner

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>We are delighted to offer an outstanding opportunity for a dynamic and compassionateClinical Psychologist/Practitioner Psychologistto step into anewly established Band 8b Clinical Leadrole within our vibrant and friendlySalford Early Intervention in Psychosis service (EIP) and the Early Detection and Intervention Team (EDIT).</p> <p>The post holder will provide direct clinical work, while also supporting all aspects of psychological and psych-social intervention work carried within the EI and EDIT teams, via the provision of supervision, consultation and training and co-working opportunities. The post holder will promote a normalising, trauma informed, continua based approach to understanding psychosis (e.g., by regularly contributing to MDT discussions, supervision and training).</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>This is an opportunity to lead psychological care provision in Salford for people identified as being 'at risk' of developing first episode psychosis, and those experiencing first episode psychosis. Salford EDIT and EI teams are multidisciplinary teams with a strong culture of facilitating personal recovery via psychological and psychosocial interventions.</p> <p>The post-holder will lead on the development and delivery of psychological interventions, ensuring high quality evidence-based and trauma-informed practice across the pathway. They will benefit from strong peer support within a highly skilled network of psychologists across GMMH and have access to excellent CPD opportunities, as well as reflective practice, and research opportunities.</p> <p>We are looking for: An HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologist/Practitioner psychologist with substantial post-qualification experience in adult mental health and especially psychosis, with extensive experience of working well within multidisciplinary NHS teams, with expertise in CBT for psychosis and Family Interventions, with considerable supervision and leadership experience.</p> <p>If you are a passionate clinician and wish to utilise the full range of your knowledge and skills to aid personal recoveries of people within an EDIT and EI service context, we'd very much like to hear from you.</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>14 October 2025</p>

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

    
      
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      <p>Band 8b</p>
  
  

  
  
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      £64,455 to £74,896 a year
      
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  <p>Permanent</p>

  

  
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      <p>Early intervention team</p>
      <p>7 welsey Street</p>
      <p>salford</p>
            <p>M27 6AD</p>
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    <h2>Job description</h2>
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    <p>The post holder will regularly provide specialist direct clinical work (i.e. assessment and formulation-driven evidence-based interventions) for people experiencing first episode psychosis, and their families. They will maintain oversight and provide clinical leadership to facilitate the development, implementation and appropriate governance of all aspects of psychological work and will specifically promote Cognitive behavioural Therapy for psychosis (CBTp) and Family Intervention work within the Salford EI and EDIT services</p> <p>As well as providing supervision, consultation and training sessions, the post holder will also regularly input to multidisciplinary team-based discussions, using their specialist knowledge to promote and support a normalised, trauma informed and continua-based understanding of service users at-risk and first episode experiences</p> <p>When appropriate, the post holder will use their specialist skills and knowledge to develop and evaluate the introduction of new evidence-based psychological intervention work. Other duties will include contributing to service development initiatives and audit and research activity relevant to the needs of the service as required.</p> <p>The post holder will also be expected to liaise with the psychology leads in other community teams and acute services and to attend various meetings within Salford and the wider Trust as required. </p> <p>The post holder will be expected to provide and facilitate the provision of trainee placements.</p>
  

  
    
      
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      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p>The post holder will regularly provide specialist direct clinical work (i.e. assessment and formulation-driven evidence-based interventions) for people experiencing first episode psychosis, and their families. They will maintain oversight and provide clinical leadership to facilitate the development, implementation and appropriate governance of all aspects of psychological work and will specifically promote Cognitive behavioural Therapy for psychosis (CBTp) and Family Intervention work within the Salford EI and EDIT services</p> <p>As well as providing supervision, consultation and training sessions, the post holder will also regularly input to multidisciplinary team-based discussions, using their specialist knowledge to promote and support a normalised, trauma informed and continua-based understanding of service users at-risk and first episode experiences</p> <p>When appropriate, the post holder will use their specialist skills and knowledge to develop and evaluate the introduction of new evidence-based psychological intervention work. Other duties will include contributing to service development initiatives and audit and research activity relevant to the needs of the service as required.</p> <p>The post holder will also be expected to liaise with the psychology leads in other community teams and acute services and to attend various meetings within Salford and the wider Trust as required. </p> <p>The post holder will be expected to provide and facilitate the provision of trainee placements.</p>
    
  


      
  
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        <li>qualification - doctorate in clinical psychology or equivalent</li>
        
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        <h4>Desirable</h4>
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          <li>additional post qualification qualifications - CBT p</li>
          
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        <li>demonstrable experience of working as a clin psy with people with distressing psychosis as part of an NHS MDT</li>
        
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        <h4>Desirable</h4>
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          <li>Experience of providing CBTp or BFT as a trial therapist</li>
          
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            <li>additional post qualification qualifications - CBT p</li>
            
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        <h4>Essential</h4>
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          <li>demonstrable experience of working as a clin psy with people with distressing psychosis as part of an NHS MDT</li>
          
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          <h4>Desirable</h4>
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            <li>Experience of providing CBTp or BFT as a trial therapist</li>
            
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    <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>
  

  
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      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>
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        <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>
      

      
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        <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>
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    <h3>Employer name</h3>
    <p>Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT</p>
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      <p>Early intervention team</p>
      <p>7 welsey Street</p>
      <p>salford</p>
            <p>M27 6AD</p>
    
  

  
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        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT</p>
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          <p>Early intervention team</p>
          <p>7 welsey Street</p>
          <p>salford</p>
                    <p>M27 6AD</p>
        
      

      
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        <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>

Clinical /Counselling Psychologist Salford Early Intervention EIT/EDIT

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p><strong>Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner - Wigan Talking Therapies</strong></p> <p>An exciting opportunity has arisen for a <strong>Band 5 Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP)</strong> to join the <strong>Wigan Talking Therapies</strong> team on a permanent basis.</p> <p>Wigan Talking Therapies is a well-established, high-performing service with a strong reputation for delivering excellent care and outcomes within the Talking Therapies sector. We pride ourselves on creating a supportive and inclusive environment where both patients and staff can thrive.</p> <p>As a PWP, you will play a vital role in providing evidence-based, low-intensity psychological interventions to people experiencing common mental health difficulties. You will be part of a dynamic integrated Step 2 and 3 team that values collaboration, innovation, and compassion in everything we do.</p> <p>We are committed to investing in our staff and their future. Alongside structured supervision and peer support, you will have access to a wide range of <strong>continuing professional development (CPD) opportunities</strong>, ensuring you can grow your skills and progress your career. We also place a strong emphasis on staff wellbeing, offering resources and initiatives to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance.</p> <p>This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic practitioner to join a service that not only delivers high-quality care but also actively supports the growth and wellbeing of its workforce.</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
   <p>The post holder will work within <strong>Wigan Talking Therapies</strong> to deliver evidence-based, low-intensity cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) interventions to individuals experiencing common mental health difficulties such as anxiety and depression.</p> <p>As part of our dedicated and experienced team, you will receive close support from the management team and regular guidance from Senior PWPs to ensure high-quality clinical practice and professional growth.</p> <p>You will be employed by the <strong>Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust</strong>, benefiting from the resources and stability of a large, well-established organisation, while also being embedded in a local, integrated network of mental health and wellbeing services across Wigan. This provides the opportunity to make a meaningful difference within the community while developing your skills in a supportive and collaborative environment.</p>   <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over7000members of staff, who deliver services from more than<strong>160</strong>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>21 November 2025</p>

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

    
      
        <h3>Band</h3>
      
      <p>Band 5</p>
  
  

  
  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
    <p>
      £31,049 to £37,796 a year
      
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  <p>Permanent</p>

  

  
    <h3 id="working_pattern_heading">Working pattern</h3>
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          Full-time,
        
      
        
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      <p>Lindamere Unit/ Wigan Life Centre</p>
      <p>Leigh Infirmary, WN7 1HS/ College Ave, Wigan WN1 1NJ</p>
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    <p><strong>Please see attached job description and person specification</strong></p> <p><strong>Staff benefits</strong></p> <ul>  <li>Pay Enhancements:</li> </ul>     <p><strong>Band</strong></p>   <p><strong>Saturday (midnight to midnight) and any week day after 8pm and before 6am</strong></p>   <p><strong>All time on Sundays and Public Holidays (midnight to midnight)</strong></p>     <p>1</p>   <p>Time plus 47%</p>   <p>Time plus 94%</p>     <p>2</p>   <p>Time plus 41%</p>   <p>Time plus 83%</p>     <p>3</p>   <p>Time plus 35%</p>   <p>Time plus 69%</p>     <p>4 9</p>   <p>Time plus 30%</p>   <p>Time plus 60%</p>      <ul>  <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>
  

  
    
      
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      <p><strong>Please see attached job description and person specification</strong></p> <p><strong>Staff benefits</strong></p> <ul>  <li>Pay Enhancements:</li> </ul>     <p><strong>Band</strong></p>   <p><strong>Saturday (midnight to midnight) and any week day after 8pm and before 6am</strong></p>   <p><strong>All time on Sundays and Public Holidays (midnight to midnight)</strong></p>     <p>1</p>   <p>Time plus 47%</p>   <p>Time plus 94%</p>     <p>2</p>   <p>Time plus 41%</p>   <p>Time plus 83%</p>     <p>3</p>   <p>Time plus 35%</p>   <p>Time plus 69%</p>     <p>4 9</p>   <p>Time plus 30%</p>   <p>Time plus 60%</p>      <ul>  <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>
    
  


      
  
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    <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>
  

  
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    <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>
  

  
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      Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
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        <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>
      

      
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        <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>
      

      
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          Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
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    <p>Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT</p>
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      <p>Lindamere Unit/ Wigan Life Centre</p>
      <p>Leigh Infirmary, WN7 1HS/ College Ave, Wigan WN1 1NJ</p>
      <p>Leigh/ Wigan</p>
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        <p>Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT</p>
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          <p>Lindamere Unit/ Wigan Life Centre</p>
          <p>Leigh Infirmary, WN7 1HS/ College Ave, Wigan WN1 1NJ</p>
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Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner

<p><strong>Are you a 2024 or 2025 grad looking to start your first full-time counselling position?</strong></p> <p><strong>Are you looking to join a supportive company that will give you further training to develop your career?</strong></p> <p>Portfolio are proud to be exclusively representing our Client who are a trusted health and wellbeing network who have been making a positive difference in over 15 million lives. Our client offers the most comprehensive employee assistance programme on the market, giving 24/7 caring and compassionate support services to employers from organisations of all sizes, across the private, public and non-profit sector, to business partners, individual users, employees and their family members.</p> <p>We are looking for professional, hard-working graduates with strong communication, high levels of computer literacy and high levels of organisational ability with a desire to make a difference to people's lives.</p> <ul> <li><strong>Start date - March </strong></li></ul> <p>This is an incredible opportunity to join the industry leading EAP and OH provider &amp; Sunday Times 'Best Places to Work' organisation and gain further paid training to gain relevant skills for an EAP! The 6-month graduate scheme will provide you extensive training and development throughout, before you move into a full-time Wellbeing Counsellor role.</p> <p><strong>This 6-month full time graduate scheme will develop your skills in areas such as:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Digital Counselling</li><li>Telephone Counselling</li><li>Solution Focused Counselling</li><li>Risk Assessment and Managing Risk</li><li>Safeguarding Training</li><li>Online CBT</li><li>Online Counselling</li><li>Case Management</li></ul> <p><strong>It is essential that you have the following:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Minimum diploma level 4 in Counselling &amp; minimum of 100 counselling hours</li><li>To be a member of the BACP</li></ul> <p><strong>Employee Benefits:</strong></p> <ul> <li>BACP (or equivalent) membership and accreditation paid for</li><li>BACP CBD Hub</li><li>Up to £60 per month for supervision</li><li>Inhouse supervision</li><li>Monthly incentives such as weekends away!</li><li>Supervision</li><li>25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (plus an additional 2 days after 2 years service)</li><li>Birthday Off/Mental Health Day</li><li>Profit Share Scheme</li><li>Perkbox (staff discount scheme)</li><li>Christmas bonus after 3 years of service</li><li>Contributory Pension Scheme</li><li>Fab Fridays- dress down &amp; free treats</li><li>Allied Pride Network</li><li>Social events throughout the year</li><li>Free breakfast on Mondays</li><li>Fresh fruit delivered to the office each week</li><li>Free annual flu vaccine</li><li>Private health insurance after 5 years service</li><li>Life Insurance</li><li>Discounted eye test</li><li>Discounted glasses/contact lenses prescription</li></ul> <p><strong>P46586LSR9</strong></p> <p><strong>INDMANJ</strong></p>

Trainee Counsellor

<p>Are you passionate about making a difference in mental health care? Join Gateway Recovery Centre as a Practitioner Psychologist and play a vital role in delivering evidence-based interventions that transform lives.</p> <p>Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will ensure service users are fully engaged in their care pathway and receive high-quality, person-centred treatment. This is an opportunity to contribute to innovative therapeutic approaches and service development while supporting people on their journey to recovery.</p> <p>In this role, you will provide psychological assessments using a range of tools and techniques, integrating complex data to formulate tailored treatment plans. You will implement individual and group interventions, adjusting and refining formulations to meet patient needs. Alongside direct clinical work, you will contribute to service improvement initiatives, research and audits, ensuring our practices remain aligned with best practice and clinical governance standards. You will also support staff development through training programmes and provide supervision to Assistant Psychologists, helping to build a strong and skilled team.</p> <p><strong>As the Practitioner Psychologist, you will:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Support the provision of psychology services in a specified area, in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, and under the direction and supervison of a Senior/Principal/Consultant or Lead Psychologist.</li><li>Participate fully with the multidisciplinary team and ensure that the patient is fully engaged in their care pathway.</li><li>Support clinical team working, including both direct interventions and the delivery of staff training programmes.</li><li>Support the clinical team and area of service in developing new initiatives and ways of working.</li><li>Work with internal and external agencies to enhance treatment pathways for patients.</li></ul> <p><strong>To be successful in this role, you will have:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Successful completion of a Doctorate level qualification in applied psychology either through the British Psychological Society or a recognised training body, enabling registration with the HCPC as as Practitioner Psychologist.</li><li>Registration with the HCPC as a Practitioner Psychologist and Charterable status with the British Psychological Society.</li><li>Experience (either pre-training, on training, or subsequently) of working with clients with complex needs that are relevant to the population in the service area.</li><li>Competency in psychological assessment and formulation skills and an aptitude for learning new assessment methods.</li><li>Competency with risk assessment, management, and evaluation tools.</li><li>Clinical therapy skills - Experience using different therapeutic approaches to address a range of clinical issues. An awareness of other modalities and how they may be applied to the current service user population.</li></ul> <p><strong>What You'll Get</strong></p> <p>At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future:</p> <ul> <li>Annual salary between £55,000 and £65,000</li><li>The equivalent of 25 days annual leave (including bank holidays) - plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window</li><li>Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals</li><li>Access to our Rewards &amp; Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub!</li><li>Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance</li><li>Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts</li><li>Life Assurance, for added peace of mind</li><li>Stream - instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support.</li><li>24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be</li><li>Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time</li><li>Pension contribution, to help secure your future</li><li>Free/subsidised meals and onsite/local free parking</li></ul> <p><strong>About your next employer:</strong></p> <p>Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities &amp; Autism, Children &amp; Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.</p> <p>Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.</p> <p>Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person's individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure</p>

<p><strong>Are you a 2024 or 2025 grad looking to start your first full-time counselling position?</strong></p><p><strong>Are you looking to join a supportive company that will give you further training to develop your career?</strong></p><p>Portfolio are proud to be exclusively representing our Client who are a trusted health and wellbeing network who have been making a positive difference in over 15 million lives. Our client offers the most comprehensive employee assistance programme on the market, giving 24/7 caring and compassionate support services to employers from organisations of all sizes, across the private, public and non-profit sector, to business partners, individual users, employees and their family members.</p><p>We are looking for professional, hard-working graduates with strong communication, high levels of computer literacy and high levels of organisational ability with a desire to make a difference to people's lives.</p><ul><li><strong>Start date - March </strong></li></ul><p>This is an incredible opportunity to join the industry leading EAP and OH provider &amp; Sunday Times 'Best Places to Work' organisation and gain further paid training to gain relevant skills for an EAP! The 6-month graduate scheme will provide you extensive training and development throughout, before you move into a full-time Wellbeing Counsellor role.</p><p><strong>This 6-month full time graduate scheme will develop your skills in areas such as:</strong></p><ul><li>Digital Counselling</li><li>Telephone Counselling</li><li>Solution Focused Counselling</li><li>Risk Assessment and Managing Risk</li><li>Safeguarding Training</li><li>Online CBT</li><li>Online Counselling</li><li>Case Management</li></ul><p><strong>It is essential that you have the following:</strong></p><ul><li>Minimum diploma level 4 in Counselling &amp; minimum of 100 counselling hours</li><li>To be a member of the BACP</li></ul><p><strong>Employee Benefits:</strong></p><ul><li>BACP (or equivalent) membership and accreditation paid for</li><li>BACP CBD Hub</li><li>Up to 60 per month for supervision</li><li>Inhouse supervision</li><li>Monthly incentives such as weekends away!</li><li>Supervision</li><li>25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (plus an additional 2 days after 2 years service)</li><li>Birthday Off/Mental Health Day</li><li>Profit Share Scheme</li><li>Perkbox (staff discount scheme)</li><li>Christmas bonus after 3 years of service</li><li>Contributory Pension Scheme</li><li>Fab Fridays- dress down &amp; free treats</li><li>Allied Pride Network</li><li>Social events throughout the year</li><li>Free breakfast on Mondays</li><li>Fresh fruit delivered to the office each week</li><li>Free annual flu vaccine</li><li>Private health insurance after 5 years service</li><li>Life Insurance</li><li>Discounted eye test</li><li>Discounted glasses/contact lenses prescription</li></ul><p><strong>P46586LSR9</strong></p><p><strong>INDMANJ</strong></p>

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