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<h2>Introduction</h2>
	
		
			<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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		<h2>Benefits &amp; About Elysium</h2>
	
		
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Elysium Healthcare

Why you should work at Elysium Healthcare

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Practitioner Psychologist

<h2>Introduction</h2>
	
		
			<p>Are&nbsp;you an experienced Principal Psychologist looking for a rewarding career where you can make a difference and changes lives for the better? Join the team at Arbury Court and enjoy support from a regional network of healthcare professionals.&nbsp;</p>
<strong>What you will be doing</strong>
<p>As a Principal Psychologist, you will support people with personality difficulties/mental illness&nbsp;and will be responsible for individual and group interventions, diagnostic and cognitive assessments, MDT working, risk assessments, facilitate staff reflective practice sessions and will be requested to design and deliver training.</p>
<p>As a member of the Senior Management Team, you will lead and oversee the specialised psychological programme and the transdisciplinary team where you will provide supervision and training to your peers to ensure they understand the concepts and principles underpinning the framework and the specialised skills required to work successfully within this service model.</p>
<p>You will have experience and knowledge in carrying a designated caseload, including assessing service users with complex needs, and designing and delivering specialist psychological treatment within neurological care services.</p>
<p>Your professional growth is valued and there are numerous career development opportunities on offer. There is an extensive range of courses designed to help you grow and succeed in your career.</p>
<p>It's a career that brings pride and fulfilment, a true representation of what delivering great healthcare should feel like.</p>
<p><br>
<strong>As a Principal Psychologist you will be:</strong></p>
<ul type="disc">
    <li>Directly, or through the provision of supervision, to make highly skilled evaluations and decisions about treatment options taking into account both theoretical and therapeutic models and highly complex factors concerning historical and developmental processes that have shaped the individual, family or group.</li>
    <li>Leading the Psychology team at the service.</li>
    <li>Ensuring clear systems are in place (and are followed) to process and manage new referrals/admissions.&nbsp;</li>
    <li>Supporting and Supervising other departmental members in the assessment, formulation and case management of therapeutic work.</li>
    <li>Developing and support appropriate systems for the effective running of the Psychology service in line with clinical governance standards, professional standards and departmental procedures.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>To be successful in this role, you'll need:</strong></p>
<ul type="disc">
    <li>HCPC Registered</li>
    <li>Previous experience as a Principal Psychologist </li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Where you will be working:</strong></p>
Townfield Lane, Winwick, Warrington, Cheshire, WA2 8TR
<p>Townfield Lane, W</p>
<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 base salary of £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 us:</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.&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><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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Principal Psychologist

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p></p><p>Were looking for a PWP or Low Intensity Psychological Worker who will support survivors and their loved ones with evidence-based low intensity interventions.</p><p>Youll play a key role in supporting clients, managing communications, and assisting with volunteers. You will work closely with our Community Development and Criminal Justice Services Practitioners to ensure survivors have access to proper support. All staff have a Thematic Leadership area to expand the organisations knowledge in areas impacting male survivors and their loved ones.</p><p>Youll be a qualified and experienced practitioner working with trauma with a background of mental health and engagement. Were especially keen to hear from people with experience in working with men, sexual harms and their loved ones, but we value transferable skills too. If youre passionate about creating a society where no male survivor is left behind, this could be the role for you.</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p></p><p>Deliver trauma-informed therapeutic services.</p><p>Accurately record clinical interventions.</p><p>Provide a range of information and support for evidence-based, low-intensity psychological interventions whilst working within a flexible and person-centred model of care.</p><p>Undertake specific therapeutic projects as directed by the Senior Management Team.</p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p></p><p>We Are Survivors is a survivor-focused voluntary sector organisation that aims to create and facilitate safe spaces for male (including trans and non-binary individuals) survivors of sexual harms across Greater Manchester, providing access to quality-assured support.</p><p>Our work is focused on developing ways for individuals to empower themselves to work through personal and sometimes painful issues, guided and supported by our trauma-informed team, following the trauma and recovery model.</p><p>Our vision is to have A society whereNOmale survivor is left behind</p>


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>02 January 2026</p>

  
    <h3>Pay scheme</h3>
    <p>Other</p>

    
  

  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
    <p>
      £28,366.20 a year
      
        £28,366.20 (Pro-Rata)
      
    </p>
  
  
  

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

  

  
    <h3 id="working_pattern_heading">Working pattern</h3>
    <p>
      
        
          Part-time
        
      
    </p>
  

  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>B0220-26-0000</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>Unit 9 Brewery Yard</p>
      <p>Deva City Office Park</p>
      <p>Salford</p>
      <p></p>
      <p>M3 7BB</p>
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    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p></p><p>The post-holder will work within the Pathfinder Partnership, across all partner organisations, providing high-quality, evidence-based, low-intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) based interventions using a guided self-help model, to clients who have experienced sexual harms but also have additional mental health needs.</p>
  

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p></p><p>The post-holder will work within the Pathfinder Partnership, across all partner organisations, providing high-quality, evidence-based, low-intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) based interventions using a guided self-help model, to clients who have experienced sexual harms but also have additional mental health needs.</p>
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Person Specification</h2>
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_1">
        
          Skills
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Ability to prioritise own work load.</li>
        
        <li>Good written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.</li>
        
        <li>Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, or equivalent, and electronic database system.</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>A commitment to diversity, inclusion and anti-oppressive practice.</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_2">
        
          Qualifications
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>BACP, BABCP UKCP, BPS (or equivalent).</li>
        
        <li>IAPT-approved postgraduate PWP qualification or Formal training in evidence-based interventions, such as an intermediate certificate in CBT or above</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Masters Level or above in Counselling/Psychotherapy.</li>
          
          <li>EMDR / Post Graduate Diploma in CBT.</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_3">
        
          Experience
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Understanding of issues relating to rape and sexual assault, particularly those relating to boys and men.</li>
        
        <li>Experience of providing 1:1 evidence-based/low-intensity support.</li>
        
        <li>Knowledge of child protection issues, safeguarding and other relevant legislation</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Experience in data management and information governance.</li>
          
          <li>Previous experience of working within a highly confidential setting, adhering to data governance.</li>
          
          <li>Previous experience of working within the voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE) sector.</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
  


  
    
      
        Person Specification
      
    
    
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_1">
          
            Skills
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Ability to prioritise own work load.</li>
          
          <li>Good written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.</li>
          
          <li>Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, or equivalent, and electronic database system.</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>A commitment to diversity, inclusion and anti-oppressive practice.</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_2">
          
            Qualifications
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>BACP, BABCP UKCP, BPS (or equivalent).</li>
          
          <li>IAPT-approved postgraduate PWP qualification or Formal training in evidence-based interventions, such as an intermediate certificate in CBT or above</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Masters Level or above in Counselling/Psychotherapy.</li>
            
            <li>EMDR / Post Graduate Diploma in CBT.</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_3">
          
            Experience
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Understanding of issues relating to rape and sexual assault, particularly those relating to boys and men.</li>
          
          <li>Experience of providing 1:1 evidence-based/low-intensity support.</li>
          
          <li>Knowledge of child protection issues, safeguarding and other relevant legislation</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Experience in data management and information governance.</li>
            
            <li>Previous experience of working within a highly confidential setting, adhering to data governance.</li>
            
            <li>Previous experience of working within the voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE) sector.</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="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>
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        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="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>
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    <h2>Employer details</h2>
    <h3>Employer name</h3>
    <p>We Are Survivors</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>Unit 9 Brewery Yard</p>
      <p>Deva City Office Park</p>
      <p>Salford</p>
      <p></p>
      <p>M3 7BB</p>
    
  

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

  
    
    
      
      
      
    
  



  
      
        <h2>Employer details</h2>
        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>We Are Survivors</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>Unit 9 Brewery Yard</p>
          <p>Deva City Office Park</p>
          <p>Salford</p>
          <p></p>
          <p>M3 7BB</p>
        
      

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

NHS Jobs

Low Intensity Psychological Worker/PWP

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p></p><p>We are delighted to offer an opportunity for a dynamic and compassionate Clinical Psychologist/Practitioner Psychologist to step into an Band 8b Clinical Lead role within our vibrant and friendly Salford 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 psycho-social intervention work carried within the EI and EDIT teams, via the provision of supervision, consultation and training and co-working opportunities.</p> <p>The post holder will promote psychological perspectives by regular contribution to MDT discussions, supervision, and training. The Early Intervention Teams at GMMH are research active and the post holder will strengthen links between our Salford team and the GMMH psychosis research unit to offer service users the opportunity to become involved in a wide range of research projects.</p> <p>The post holder will join a supportive group of other 8b Clinical Psychologists who lead the other EI teams across the Trust. We pride ourselves at GMMH at offering flexible working, ensuring good quality CPD opportunities and providing supportive supervision.</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p></p><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></p><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>05 January 2026</p>

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

    
      
        <h3>Band</h3>
      
      <p>Band 8b</p>
  
  

  
  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
    <p>
      £64,455 to £74,896 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
        
      
    </p>
  

  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>437-7367630-A</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>Early intervention team</p>
      <p>7 welsey Street</p>
      <p>salford</p>
      <p></p>
      <p>M27 6AD</p>
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    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p></p><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>
  

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p></p><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>
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Person Specification</h2>
    
    
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          Qualifications
        
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>qualification - doctorate in clinical psychology or equivalent</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>additional post qualification qualifications - CBT p</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
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          Experience
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>demonstrable experience of working as a clin psy with people with distressing psychosis as part of an NHS MDT</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Experience of providing CBTp or BFT as a trial therapist</li>
          
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        Person Specification
      
    
    
      
      
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            Qualifications
          
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        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>qualification - doctorate in clinical psychology or equivalent</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>additional post qualification qualifications - CBT p</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>
  

  
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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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        <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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    <p>Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT</p>
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Principal Clinical/Counselling Psychologist for EIT and EDIT

Clinical Psychologist / Practitioner Psychologist Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust <p><b>Employer:</b></p><p>Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust</p><p><b>Location:</b></p><p>St Helens, WA9 3DE</p><p><b>Pay:</b></p><p><b>Contract Type:</b></p><p>Permanent</p><p><b>Hours:</b></p><p>Full time</p><p><b>Disability Confident:</b></p><p>No</p><p><b>Closing Date:</b></p><p>07/02/2026</p> About this job <p>An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical or Practitioner Psychologist to join our inpatient psychology service working across acute inpatient mental health wards in mid mersey.</p><p>We have two full time posts available: Iris and Taylor Wards (Peasley Cross Hospital, St Helens) Coniston and Grasmere Wards (Knowsley Resource and Recovery Centre) We are looking for the post holder to support and develop inpatient services.</p><p>Both teams are welcoming of psychology and have a good track record of valuing psychological ways of working.</p><p>You will provide a direct clinical service to adults on the wards, will oversee psychology groups and offer 1:1 assessments and brief psychological interventions.</p><p>You will provide consultancy, training and advice to other clinical staff and offer regular reflective practice.</p><p>This is a great opportunity to join a network of established inpatient psychologists, and assistant psychologists.</p><p>You will receive regular supervision and CPD as well as informal support.</p><p>Developing clinical guidelines, pathways and processes will also be integral to this role, helping to hold the psychological framework, and trauma informed care in mind with ward teams.</p><p>We would consider applications from those already qualified and those due to qualify in 2026. Successful applicants would be working within teams to support people with a range of psychological issues.</p><p>The applicant will provide specialist psychological assessment, therapy and interventions to service users and carers, making use of a range of models where appropriate.</p><p>Successful applicants would also offer specialist advice, leadership and consultation to non-psychologist colleagues and support the development of psychological skills across the whole workforce through specialist training, supervision, mentorship and reflective practice.</p><p>Psychological input is highly valued by staff within the service.</p><p>You will work alongside the senior Clinical Psychologist to be involved in ongoing service development and in shaping service innovations.</p><p>We have excellent links with North West doctoral training programmes and offer placements to trainees from local universities on a regular basis and the post holder would be expected to clinically supervise and manage the workloads of assistant psychologists and trainee clinical psychologists within the service as required.</p><p>You will contribute towards the continuing professional development, training, research, advising and supporting the Multi-disciplinary team as appropriate.</p><p>Mersey Care is one of the largest trusts providing physical health and mental health services in the North West, serving more than<br>1.4 million people across our region and are also commissioned for services that cover the North West, North Wales and the Midlands.</p><p>We offer specialist inpatient and community services that support physical and mental health and specialist inpatient mental health, learning disability, addiction and brain injury services.</p><p>Mersey Care is one of only three trusts in the UK that offer high secure mental health facilities.</p><p>At the heart of all we do is our commitment to 'perfect care'</p><ul><li>care that is safe, effective, positively experienced, timely, equitable and efficient.</li></ul><p>We support our staff to do the best job they can and work alongside service users, their families, and carers to design and develop future services together.</p><p>We're currently delivering a programme of organisational and service transformation to significantly improve the quality of the services we provide and safely reduce cost as we do so.</p><p>Flexible working requests will be considered for all roles.</p><p>The post holder will be responsible for undertaking psychological work with service users.</p><p>Main duties include: assessment, formulation, intervention, attending ward meetings, audits and service evaluations, and provide regular reflective practice to both ward teams.</p><p>You will work closely with two assistant psychologist to support the delivery of individual and group psychological interventions.</p><p>Strong emphasis is placed on supporting the wider workforce, enhancing their understanding of and support for psychologically informed ways of working, and promoting formulation based understanding and approaches.</p><p>Of primary importance is an interest and commitment to working with individuals with complex mental health needs.</p><p>You will be committed to improving the quality of life of people with complex mental health problems and you will support the ward teams system to deliver models of care.</p><p>The post holder will report directly to the Consultant Clinical Psychologist.</p><p>Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details.</p><p>This advert closes on Sunday 25 Jan 2026</p><p>Jobs are provided by the Find a Job Service from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).</p>

Clinical Psychologist / Practitioner Psychologist Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust

A leading healthcare staffing agency is seeking an experienced HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist to provide psychological support at HMP sites in Greater Manchester. This part-time role (3 days per week) offers an immediate start. Candidates must have NHS experience and prison clearance, which can be arranged if not currently held. The agency emphasizes a fast track compliance process and provides support in sourcing placements aligned with career goals.

Clinical Psychologist - Part Time, NHS Prison Settings

A leading mental health service provider is seeking a Clinical Psychologist to join their inpatient team in St Helens. This role involves direct clinical services, consultancy and training for staff, and contribution to the development of psychological services. Ideal candidates will have a qualification in Clinical Psychology and a commitment to improving lives of those with complex mental health issues. Regular supervision and CPD opportunities are offered alongside innovative service development.

Inpatient Clinical Psychologist - Lead Care & Training

Requirements <ul> <li>HCPC registration (Clinical or Counselling Psychologist)</li> <li>Post Graduate Doctorate in Clinical/Counselling Psychology</li> <li>Right to work in the UK with minimum 1 year NHS experience</li> <li>Prison Clearance</li> </ul> <p>Pertemps Psychological Therapies are seeking to appoint an experienced HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist to provide support for our client based in Greater Manchester. This post is part time (3 days per week) and supporting across two HMP sites.</p> <p>This role offers an immediate start and prison clearance is desirable but not essential as it can be applied for if required.</p> Compliance requirements <p>Pertemps Psychological Therapies are proud to have been awarded places on all Frameworks for NHS supply; in response to this you will need to supply documentation to start work, some of this includes:</p> <ul> <li>DBS check</li> <li>Occupational Health Clearance (proof of immunity to Hep B, Measles and Rubella)</li> <li>Right to work - Passport/Visa</li> <li>Mandatory Training</li> <li>Qualification Certificates</li> </ul> <p>Need help arranging some of these? Not to worry, we have a fast track compliance process which will enable you gain sign off as quickly as possible.</p> Why Work For Pertemps <ul> <li>Fast Track Registration</li> <li>Expert advice from our team of specialist recruiters</li> <li>Interview tips from your dedicated advisor</li> <li>£300 Recommend a Friend bonus scheme </li> <li>Support sourcing placements in line with personal and career goals</li> </ul> <p>To discuss this role or similar options, please get in touch:</p> <p><b>Email:</b> </p> <p><b>Telephone:</b> </p> <p>We look forward to hearing from you soon.</p> <p>Shamima Islam</p>

Clinical Psychologist

<p><strong>Become a Step Forward Foster Carer A Life-Changing Opportunity for Assistant Psychologists</strong></p><p><strong>Foster with TACT Fostering and Bury Council</strong></p><p><strong><strong>Please Note: This role requires you to be Self Employed</strong></strong></p><p>Are you an <strong>Assistant Psychologist</strong> passionate about supporting individuals with complex emotional and psychological needs? You already have the insight, patience, and empathy needed to make a life-changing difference in a young person s life.</p><p>We are looking for reflective, emotionally intelligent individuals like you to become <strong>Step Forward Foster Carers</strong> offering a safe, therapeutic home to a young person transitioning from residential care. This is a unique opportunity to take your academic and practical experience and apply it in the most meaningful way building a secure future for a young person in need.</p><p><strong>What is Step Forward Fostering?</strong></p><p><strong>Step Forward Fostering</strong> is a pioneering project that supports young people who ve experienced trauma, instability, and loss, helping them move from residential care into a safe and supportive home environment.</p><p>These young people aren t just seeking accommodation they need someone like you: a trusted adult who understands emotional needs, builds secure relationships, and supports recovery over time.</p><p>As a Step Forward Foster Carer, you ll be part of a multi-disciplinary team with full professional backing. <strong>You ll never be alone on this journey.</strong></p><p><strong>What You ll Receive:</strong></p><p>Caring for a young person with complex emotional and behavioural needs requires robust support and that s exactly what we offer.</p><p><strong>Specialist Support:</strong></p><ul> <li>Your own Senior Practitioner offering regular guidance and supervision</li><li>A Family Wellbeing Worker to support you and your foster child</li><li>A Hub Carer providing up to 28 days of planned short breaks each year</li><li>24/7 Out-of-Hours Support</li><li>Peer support from other Step Forward Carers</li><li>Ongoing training in trauma-informed care, attachment, and neurodevelopment</li><li>Therapeutic and psychological support aligned with your clinical knowledg</li></ul> <p><strong>Financial Package:</strong></p><p>We provide generous financial support so you can focus entirely on fostering and creating a safe, healing environment.</p><ul> <li><strong>£1,052 per week</strong> while a child is placed with you (around £54,704 per year)</li><li><strong>£408 per week retainer</strong> between placements (up to £21,216 annually)</li><li>Additional allowances for birthdays, holidays, and cultural celebrations</li><li>Tax exemptions designed for foster carers</li></ul> <p><strong>Is This You?</strong></p><p>We are looking for Assistant Psychologists who are:</p><ul> <li>Passionate about child development, behaviour, and emotional wellbeing</li><li>Skilled in building positive, trauma-informed relationships</li><li>Calm, resilient, and able to apply psychological thinking to everyday care</li><li>Ready to use their professional understanding in a more personal setting</li></ul> <p><strong>To Be Eligible, You ll Need:</strong></p><ul> <li>Experience working with children, young people, or vulnerable individuals in a psychology or mental health setting</li><li>Full-time availability and a spare bedroom</li><li>A willingness to complete our professional training</li><li>The right to work in the UK</li></ul> <p>Take the next step in your career and become a Step Forward Foster Carer. Your experience as a Paramedic could be the foundation for a truly life-changing role.</p>

Foster Carer - Assistant Psychologist

<strong>Requirements:</strong>- HCPC registration (Clinical or Counselling Psychologist)- Post Graduate Doctorate in Clinical/Counselling Psychology- Right to work in the UK with minimum 1 year NHS experience- Prison ClearancePertemps Psychological Therapies are seeking to appoint an experienced HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist to provide support for our client based in Greater Manchester. This post is part time (3 days per week) and supporting across two HMP sites.This role offers an immediate start and prison clearance is desirable but not essential as it can be applied for if required.<strong>Compliance requirements:</strong>Pertemps Psychological Therapies are proud to have been awarded places on all Frameworks for NHS supply, in response to this you will need to supply documentation to start work, some of this includes:<ul> <li>DBS check</li><li>Occupational Health Clearance (proof of immunity to Hep B, Measles and Rubella)</li><li>Right to work - Passport/Visa</li><li>Mandatory Training</li><li>Qualification Certificates</li></ul> Need help arranging some of these? Not to worry, we have a fast track compliance process which will enable you gain sign off as quickly as possible. <strong>Why Work For Pertemps:</strong><ul> <li>Fast Track Registration</li><li>Expert advice from our team of specialist recruiters</li><li>Interview tips from your dedicated advisor</li><li>£300 Recommend a Friend bonus scheme </li><li>Support sourcing placements in line with personal and career goals</li></ul> If you're interested in applying for this role or discussing similar options, please get in touch on:Email: <strong></strong>Telephone: We look forward to hearing from you soon.Shamima Islam

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