Psychological Therapist | Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust; Salford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health service provider in Salford is looking for a Psychological Therapist to join their specialist team. This role involves providing psychological assessment and therapy to older adults, conducting home visits, and contributing to service development initiatives. The ideal candidate will have experience with evidence-based approaches like CBT and EMDR. Opportunities for professional growth are available.

Qualifications

• Experience in psychological assessment and therapy for older adults.
• Knowledge of evidence-based therapeutic approaches such as CBT and EMDR.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist psychological assessment, intervention and therapy to older adults.
• Plan and carry out safe home visits.
• Deliver individual therapies and group work.
• Work autonomously within professional guidelines.
• Contribute to research, audit and service development.

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity for a Psychological Therapist to work with older people in a supportive specialist primary care team based at St James House, Salford.

Team

The service includes Psychologists, Counsellors, Occupational Therapists and a Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, working together to deliver psychological therapies and counselling to older people within the Salford community.

Therapeutic Approach

We use a range of evidence‑based approaches adapted to each client: CBT, Compassion Focused Therapy, EMDR and Person‑Centred Counselling. We also run group sessions for carers of people with dementia.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist psychological assessment, intervention and therapy to older adults, primarily through clinic appointments and home visits.
• Plan and carry out safe, efficient home visits, demonstrating a strategy for safe community work.
• Deliver individual therapies and, where appropriate, group work.
• Work autonomously within professional guidelines, and liaise with carers, families and other health professionals.
• Contribute to research, audit and service development initiatives.

Professional Development

Opportunities to engage in research, audit and contribute to service development.

Application

Application closes Monday 1 Dec 2025.