Lead Consultant Psychologist – Women’s Forensic Service

Greater Manchester Mental Health Nhs Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Consultant Psychologist in the Women’s Secure Blended Service (WSBS) at the Riverside Centre, Prestwich. The role provides strategic and clinical leadership, shaping service transformation, psychological practice, staff development and clinical evaluation.

You will work with the Lead Consultant Psychologist for AFMHS, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, patients and families, within a trauma-informed,

Qualifications

• HCPC registered with UK regulatory body.
• Postgraduate training in supervision.
• Experience in forensic services.
• Experience supervising and managing qualified psychologists.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert psychological leadership within the WSBS, contributing to strategic planning and service transformation.
• Provide professional leadership for the psychological provision, embedding governance to ensure safe, quality care.
• Lead on complex psychological assessment, formulation and interventions.
• Offer expert advice on risk assessment, formulation and management within multidisciplinary teams.
• Provide consultation, supervision and training to professionals across the Adult Forensic Service.
• Support the implementation of the National Women’s Transformation Work and best practice standards.
• Lead and support service evaluation, research, clinical audit and quality improvement initiatives.
• Develop partnerships with commissioners, carers and community services.

Skills

Forensic service experience

Supervision & management of licensed/​

Education

HCPC Registration

Postgraduate supervision training

Job description

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Consultant Psychologist in the Women’s Secure Blended Service (WSBS) at the Riverside Centre, Prestwich. The role provides strategic and clinical leadership, shaping service transformation, psychological practice, staff development and clinical evaluation.

You will work with the Lead Consultant Psychologist for AFMHS, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, patients and families, within a trauma-informed,