Clinical Psychologist | Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A community mental health service provider is looking for a Clinical Psychologist to cover maternity leave. The position involves working within neuropsychology assessment and rehabilitation while providing support to an assistant psychologist. Candidates should have a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and enthusiasm for team-based service delivery. This is a chance to develop diverse clinical skills in a supportive environment with a commitment to professional growth.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Excellent pension

Cycle to work scheme

Wellbeing programme

Pay enhancements for evenings and weekends

Qualifications

• Experience in providing specialist assessment and intervention.
• Strong communication skills for multidisciplinary teamwork.
• Dedication to professional development in neuropsychology.

Responsibilities

• Lead support and supervision for an assistant psychologist.
• Conduct neuropsychology assessments and rehabilitation.
• Engage in service developments and audit projects.

Skills

Experience in neuropsychological services

Enthusiasm for clinical skills development

Ability to supervise assistant psychologists

Knowledge of audit and research projects

Education

Approved Doctorate in Clinical Psychology

Job description

Band 7*/8A Clinical Psychologist (maternity leave cover) in Community Stroke/Neurorehabilitation

(Up to 0.75wte at Band 8A or 0.87wte at Band 7)

Would you like to gain experience in this well-established community service?

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established community stroke/neurorehab services in Central/South Manchester. You will be well supported by a Consultant Neuropsychologist, and you will have the opportunity to lead around supporting and supervising an assistant psychologist. The post will really benefit someone looking for a diverse range of experience in neuropsychology assessment, formulation and rehabilitation. We anticipate that this fixed term post will suit those keen to develop their clinical skills/portfolios, particularly those considering/working towards QiCN status.

*Band 7 Preceptorship available e.g. for trainees about to complete their training course

The successful candidate will have experience of and enthusiasm for working within neuropsychological services and will provide a service of specialist assessment and intervention, working with a team of multidisciplinary staff. There are excellent opportunities within the service to become involved with service developments and with audit and research projects. The service has close links with Lancaster and Liverpool Doctorate Training Programmes and is the Host Trust for the Manchester Doctorate Programme, and you may gain valuable experience in supervising other staff as a result.

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122 locations.

We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford, Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.

Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.

Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.

Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.

See attached detailed job description and person specification:

Staff benefits
• Pay Enhancements – 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
• Excellent pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Wellbeing programme
• Blue Light Card Discounts


This advert closes on Wednesday 23 Jul 2025