Consultant Clinical Psychologist

Pennine Care; Bury; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Flexible working

Continued Professional Development

Improvement & research activities

Staff wellbeing services

Staff discounts

Job summary

Pennine Care is seeking an experienced Consultant Clinical Psychologist to provide professional, clinical and strategic leadership across a specialist Learning Disability Care Hub. This role shapes service development, drives quality improvement and ensures delivery of evidence-based psychological care within a supportive Trust framework.

As a senior leader, you will influence Trust-wide priorities, lead strategic work and champion the rights and wellbeing of people with learning disabilities

Responsibilities

• Provide professional and clinical leadership to psychological therapy staff across the Learning Disability Care Hub.
• Contribute as a senior leader to the development and delivery of Care Hub and Trust objectives.
• Deliver highly specialist psychological assessment, formulation and intervention for people with learning disabilities.
• Provide expert consultation and clinical leadership to multidisciplinary teams, carers and partner agencies.
• Lead the development, implementation and evaluation of innovative service improvements.
• Support the development of policies, pathways and standards across learning disability services.
• Promote evidence-based practice and a culture of continuous quality improvement.
• Lead and contribute to research, audit and service evaluation projects.
• Develop strong partnerships with community, health, social care and third-sector organisations.
• Ensure psychological therapy services meet quality, performance and waiting time standards.
• Lead, supervise, mentor and develop psychological therapy staff and trainees.
• Participate in recruitment, workforce planning and professional development activities.
• Champion the rights, inclusion and wellbeing of people with learning disabilities and their families.
• Represent the Learning Disability Care Hub in Trust-wide and external forums.

Job description

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If you are Kind, Fair, Ingenious and Determined then we want you to come and join our#PennineCarePeople

The Learning Disability Care Hub offers an exciting opportunity for an experienced and innovative Consultant Clinical Psychologist to provide professional, clinical and strategic leadership across a specialist service dedicated to improving outcomes for people with learning disabilities. Working as a valued member of the Care Hub Senior Leadership Team, the post holder will influence service development, shape policy, drive quality improvement and ensure the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based psychological care.

This role combines clinical expertise, leadership, service development, workforce development and research, enabling the post holder to have a significant impact on both individual lives and the wider health and social care system. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary colleagues, families, carers, community services and partner organisations to deliver person-centred, strengths-based support across the Learning Disability Care Hub.

The role offers the opportunity to contribute to innovative service developments, lead strategic work, influence Trust-wide priorities and support the continuous development of psychological therapies within Pennine Care. It is an ideal position for a motivated leader who is passionate about reducing health inequalities and improving the quality of life, wellbeing and independence of people with learning disabilities.

Main duties of the job

Provide professional and clinical leadership to psychological therapy staff across the Learning Disability Care Hub.

Contribute as a senior leader to the development and delivery of Care Hub and Trust objectives.

Deliver highly specialist psychological assessment, formulation and intervention for people with learning disabilities.

Provide expert consultation and clinical leadership to multidisciplinary teams, carers and partner agencies.

Lead the development, implementation and evaluation of innovative service improvements.

Support the development of policies, pathways and standards across learning disability services.

Promote evidence-based practice and a culture of continuous quality improvement.

Lead and contribute to research, audit and service evaluation projects.

Develop strong partnerships with community, health, social care and third-sector organisations.

Ensure psychological therapy services meet quality, performance and waiting time standards.

Lead, supervise, mentor and develop psychological therapy staff and trainees.

Participate in recruitment, workforce planning and professional development activities.

Champion the rights, inclusion and wellbeing of people with learning disabilities and their families.

Represent the Learning Disability Care Hub in Trust-wide and external forums.

Working for our organisation

We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.

Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We’re really proud of our#PennineCarePeopleand do everything we can to make sure we’re a great place to work.

All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.

If you come and work for us we will offer a range of benefits and opportunities, including:

• Generous annual leave entitlement for Agenda for Change and Medical and Dental staff.
• Flexible working opportunities to support your work/life balance
• Access to Continued Professional Development
• Involvement in improvement and research activities
• Health and Wellbeing activities and access to an excellent staff wellbeing service
• Access to staff discounts across retail, leisure and travel

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Leadership and Service Development

The post holder will provide visible, professional and clinical leadership for psychological therapies across the Learning Disability Care Hub. Working as part of the senior leadership team, they will contribute to the strategic direction of services and support the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care aligned to Trust priorities and national best practice.

The role will involve identifying opportunities for service improvement, leading transformational projects and ensuring that psychological services continue to evolve to meet the changing needs of people with learning disabilities, their families and carers. The post holder will work closely with operational, medical and quality colleagues to shape future models of care and support innovation across the service.

Clinical Leadership and Expert Practice

The Consultant Clinical Psychologist will provide highly specialist assessment, formulation and intervention for individuals presenting with complex and highly complex needs. They will support multidisciplinary teams by offering expert consultation, psychological formulation and advice regarding risk assessment, treatment planning and care delivery.

The post holder will maintain a small specialist caseload, ensuring that expertise remains grounded in direct clinical practice while supporting the wider development of psychological approaches across the service. They will promote strengths-based, trauma-informed and evidence-based approaches that enhance quality of life and maximise opportunities for individuals to live fulfilling lives within their communities.

Promoting Excellent Outcomes for People with Learning Disabilities

A key focus of the role will be championing the needs and aspirations of people with learning disabilities. The post holder will work collaboratively with service users, families, carers and partner agencies to develop holistic and personalised support plans that promote independence, inclusion, wellbeing and positive health outcomes.