Practitioner Psychologist

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust seeks a committed Practitioner Psychologist to join the multi-disciplinary team within HMP Forest Bank, delivering short to medium term psychological therapy and assessments.

The post requires HCPC registration and experience with CBT and complex trauma. You will support group interventions and work in a prison environment, collaborating with nurses, psychiatrists and other professionals.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration required.
• Experience delivering a range of psychological interventions, including CBT.
• Experience working in a prison/forensic mental health setting.
• Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide short to medium term psychological therapy to service users.
• Conduct psychological assessments and develop formulations.
• Support development and facilitation of group interventions (CBT, DBT and CFT informed).
• Address impact of developmental trauma and complex presentations on functioning.

Skills

HCPC Registered

Clinical Psychology

CBT delivery

Trauma-informed care

Prison mental health

Job description

GMMH Health and Justice Services are looking to recruit a committed and compassionate Practitioner Psychologist to work within the multi-disciplinary mental health team, which implements a stepped-care model of mental health and psychological care, within HMP Forest Bank.

We are seeking a full time HCPC Registered Psychologist to join the integrated mental health team at HMP Forest Bank, working alongside Nursing, Psychiatry, Health and Well-being Practitioners and other psychological professionals, including Psychologists and Assistant Psychologists.

A large component of the role will be to provide short to medium term psychological therapy, implementing a range of psychological skills and techniques to support the reduction of distress, often related to trauma and complex personality presentations. The post holder will need accreditation/registration with a professional body and experience in the delivery of a range of psychological interventions, including CBT.

Psychological assessment and intervention will be driven by a strong understanding of developmental and complex trauma and the impact this has on offending, mental health, interpersonal behaviour, and personality presentation. The post-holder will also support the development and facilitation of model specific group intervention, such as CBT, DBT and CFT informed groups.

The post holder will need current HCPC registration and evidence of working with clients presenting with complex relational needs.

Working within a prison environment can be a challenging place to work, we are seeking someone not only with strong clinical skills but also the ability to manage and respond to the dynamic needs of the team, the client group and the environment, to ensure that provision is accessible and appropriate. The post holder will be provided with high level support, including ongoing CPD and supervision from the current senior psychological therapies staff who cover prisons across the Northwest.

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: Mairead Hughes Job title: Principal Clinical Psychologist Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 0161 925 7000