Clinical psychologist/ Senior therapist

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust; Bolton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health service provider in Bolton is seeking an experienced Psychological Therapist or Psychologist to join their team. In this dynamic role, you will deliver high-quality assessments and interventions for individuals facing common mental health issues. You will work collaboratively in a supportive environment, contributing to team innovation and facilitating the development of clinical practices. The position offers the chance to supervise others and engage in a variety of clinical activities in the heart of a vibrant community.

Qualifications

• Experience in NHS talking therapies services.
• Commitment to providing high-quality services.
• Ability to supervise other practitioners.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality assessment and brief interventions.
• Contribute to team innovation and development.
• Provide consultation and supervision.

Skills

Excellent relationship building skills

Team working

Ability to manage varied work demands

Education

Relevant psychological qualifications

Job description

Are you an experienced and resilient Psychological Therapist or Psychologist, who can be instrumental in the strategic vision and clinical delivery of therapy within NHS talking therapies.

If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join a well established, dynamic team in Bolton. Delivering therapy to the population of Bolton.

We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic and experienced clinician to support the therapy delivery within the step 3 + team of Bolton's NHS talking therapy service.

The successful candidate will be enthusiastic and appreciative of the challenges of working in a NHS talking therapies services. You will be committed to team working, have excellent relationship building skills and be capable of managing varied work demands.

You would be joining a large team in Bolton which is part of the Greater Manchester mental health trust, where there are excellent opportunities.

As a Psychologist/ Psychological Therapist in our talking therapies service, you will be responsible for offering high quality assessment and brief interventions to treat those experiencing common mental health disorders.

This is an exciting, varied role with opportunity for, direct clinical work, consultation, supervision of other practitioners, facilitation of reflective practice and contributing to team innovation and development.

You will have plenty of scope and support to develop your own practice, whilst supporting the team in balancing the challenges of providing flexible high-quality services, in a way that delivers effective access and meets the expectations of patients, carers and the public.

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.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Dr Nicola Quinn Job title: Clinical lead Email address: [e-mail]