Senior Clinical or Counselling Psychologist / Psychological Therapist

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust; Salford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A community mental health service is seeking a Senior Clinical/Counselling Psychologist in Salford to enhance mental health support. The ideal candidate will have experience in multidisciplinary teams, committed to collaboration and trauma-informed practices. This role includes clinical work, assessments, and supervision within a supportive environment, with various benefits being offered.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Excellent pension

Cycle to work scheme

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Wellbeing programme

Blue Light Card discounts

FuelGenie Fuel Cards

Qualifications

• Experienced with severe mental health challenges in multidisciplinary teams.
• Collaborative team player with occupational therapists, nurses, doctors, etc.
• Commitment to co-production and trauma-informed practices.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with psychological practitioners.
• Conduct assessments and deliver interventions.
• Supervise psychology team members.

Skills

Collaboration within multidisciplinary teams

Clinical assessment and intervention

Trauma-informed practices

Education

Psychologist or Therapist

Job description

Job Overview

We are excited to invite applications for the role of Senior Clinical/Counselling Psychologist or Senior Psychological Therapist to join our dynamic and innovative team at Salford Living Well. As a community mental health service delivered in partnership with GMMH, Mind in Salford, Six Degrees, Wellbeing Matters, and START, we emphasise collaboration with service users and local communities.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a diverse range of psychological practitioners, including a principal clinical psychologist, psychodynamic therapists, a trainee CAT therapist, CERN practitioner and mental health wellbeing practitioners (MHWPs).
• Provide clinical work, staff support and supervision, training, and service development.
• Conduct psychological assessments, develop formulations, and deliver psychological interventions.
• Supervise members of the psychology team and support the broader multidisciplinary team.
• Play an active role in shaping our psychological services and ensuring a psychologically healthy environment for both service users and staff.

Qualifications and Experience

• Experienced psychologist or therapist with previous experience of working with moderate to severe mental health challenges within a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team that includes occupational therapists, social workers, nurses, pharmacists, doctors, psychiatrists, recovery workers and peer support workers.
• Commitment to co‑production and trauma‑informed practices.

Pre‑Employment and DBS Requirements

• All positions within the Trust are subject to satisfactory pre‑employment checks.
• Post holders who require a DBS will subscribe to the DBS Update Service. The fee is £16 per year, and registration must be maintained throughout employment.

Diversity and Equality

We are committed to ensuring our workforce is representative of the diverse communities that we serve and to removing barriers for candidates from under‑represented groups, including BAME, Disabled and LGBT+ communities.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Disclosure

Applicants may use AI assistance when writing job applications. The assessment of an application is made on its entirety, and AI‑generated content may not fully grasp the context and requirements of the role. GMMH reserves the right to follow up with a candidate to explore specific responses further.

Sponsorship

We are an approved sponsor for the Skilled Worker visa. Applications from individuals who require sponsorship will be considered alongside all other applications. Please refer to the UK Government website for eligibility details.

Benefits

• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
• Excellent pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Wellbeing programme
• Blue Light Card discounts
• FuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)

Contact and Application Information

Applicants are encouraged to apply for this position by contacting our Recruitment Team. If you have relevant experience outside the NHS, we will consider it when calculating your salary on appointment.