Clinical Psychologist

Greater Manchester Mental Health; Wigan; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health organization is seeking a Band 8A Psychologist in Wigan to support children at risk of care placements. The role involves providing assessments, therapy, and consultation within a multi-disciplinary safeguarding team, utilizing a trauma-informed approach while fostering a collaborative environment. Competitive salary and commitment to staff well-being are prioritized.

Benefits

Pay enhancements for evenings and weekends

Annual leave starting at 27 days

Cycle to work scheme

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in mental health.
• Experience with children and adolescents facing complex harms.
• Motivated and experienced practitioner.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist psychological services including assessments and therapeutic interventions.
• Support children and families on the edge of care.
• Collaborate with local authority staff and other agencies.

Skills

Trauma-informed approach

Clinical supervision

Formulation

Consultation

Assessment

Education

Registration

Job description

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Job Opportunity: Band 8A Psychologist in Wigan

Wigan Children’s Services is developing a new multi-disciplinary Safeguarding Adolescent Service and is recruiting via GMMH for a Band 8A Psychologist (WTE).

You will be part of Wigan's ATOM service, supporting children at risk of becoming looked after, children in fostering placements at risk of breakdown, or those returning to family-based care from residential homes.

Based within a multi-agency adolescent safeguarding hub, you will work alongside professionals from safeguarding, youth justice, and targeted youth support.

We seek an experienced practitioner passionate about working with children and adolescents facing complex extra-familial harm, capable of supporting teams and individuals through formulation, consultation, and training.

This role also offers opportunities to work directly with children, young people, and their families, including parents and carers, employing a trauma-informed and relationship-based approach.

Main Duties

The post is primarily based in Wigan local authority, working within the ATOM team, alongside targeted youth support services and GMMH CAMHS. You will provide a specialist psychological service, including assessments, formulation, therapeutic interventions, and consultation.

You will be part of a multi-professional team supporting children and families on the edge of care, collaborating with local authority staff, CAMHS, and other agencies to ensure a psychologically and trauma-informed service.

Our Support Offer

• Formulation
• Consultation
• Assessment
• Direct and indirect intervention
• Training
• Clinical supervision
• Coaching
• Developing intervention models

About GMMH

Greater Manchester Mental Health Foundation Trust employs over 7,000 staff across more than 160 locations, providing inpatient, community mental health, and specialist services, including prison healthcare.

Manchester is a vibrant city offering a rich cultural scene and beautiful surroundings. We value our staff and are committed to their well-being, development, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

• Pay enhancements – 30% for evenings and Saturdays, 60% for Sundays and bank holidays
• Annual leave starting at 27 days, increasing with service
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary sacrifice car scheme

Job Details

Full role details are in the attached job description and person specification. The role includes the benefits listed above.

Person Specification

Qualifications: Registration, 1+ years experience

Experience: Minimum 5 years

Applicants with experience in mental health, learning disabilities, or substance misuse, either as a service user or carer, are encouraged to apply. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting diversity and inclusion.

Sponsorship is available for eligible roles meeting salary requirements. Most health and care jobs require a minimum salary of £23,300, higher for some roles.

We welcome candidates with diverse backgrounds and outside NHS experience, which may be considered in salary calculation.