Senior Psychologist Wigan Mental Health Liaison Service (Band 8a) - Psychology - Greater Manche[...]

Greater Manchester Mental Health; Wigan; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking enthusiastic Clinical / Counselling Psychologists to join a dynamic team within the Wigan Mental Health Liaison Team. This permanent role offers flexible working hours and the opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of hospital service users facing mental health crises. You will conduct psychological assessments, deliver interventions, and contribute to multidisciplinary decision-making in a supportive environment. With a focus on professional development, this position is ideal for both recently qualified and experienced psychologists looking to enhance their careers in a vibrant community.

Benefits

Pay enhancements for evenings and weekends

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Professional registration and supervision

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Experience in psychological assessments and interventions is essential.
• Strong enthusiasm for working with trauma and mental health needs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct specialist psychological assessments for patient management.
• Deliver brief psychological interventions as appropriate.
• Provide training and consultation to team staff.

Skills

Psychological assessments

Trauma experience

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Doctorate in Clinical Psychology

Trainee Psychologist experience

Job description

Band 8a

Main area: Psychology | Grade: Band 8a | Contract: Permanent | Hours: 15 hours per week (flexible working available, happy to discuss)

Job ref: 437-6900945-B

Site: Wigan Mental Health Liaison Team | Location: Wigan | Salary: £46,148 - £60,504 per annum | Salary period: Yearly | Closing date: 03/06/2025 23:59

Job overview

We invite applications from enthusiastic Clinical / Counselling Psychologists interested in working within the Wigan Mental Health Liaison Team at Royal Albert Edward Infirmary. This established multi-disciplinary team supports hospital service users experiencing physical health issues and mental health crises.

You will join our existing team, including an 8b Psychologist and an Assistant Psychologist, and be part of a broader network of psychologists across inpatient and home-based treatment teams.

Your clinical responsibilities will include psychological assessments and interventions. Experience or strong enthusiasm for working with trauma and mental health needs is essential. Experience in multidisciplinary settings is advantageous. The role requires active contribution to team and multidisciplinary work, with high standards of communication. Indirect work includes providing consultancy, supervision, and training, with regular clinical supervision from the Principal Clinical Psychologist.

This is a permanent position, with flexible working options. Applications are welcome from recently qualified or trainee psychologists seeking development at Band 7-8a levels.

Main duties

• Conduct rapid, highly specialist psychological assessments and formulations to guide patient management and safe discharge, especially for those with dementia or frequent emergency department attenders.
• Participate in multidisciplinary decision-making regarding patients with psychological difficulties admitted to hospital wards and emergency departments.
• Develop psychological components of assessments for physically unwell patients.
• Deliver brief psychological interventions as appropriate.
• Provide information and education to families, carers, and care systems.
• Use psychological formulations to promote resilience and reduce vulnerability, aiming to prevent future crises.
• Deliver training to Liaison service staff on psychological understanding, assessment, formulation, and interventions.
• Offer consultation and supervision to team staff in psychological and psycho-social formulations and interventions.

Working for our organization

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 6,400 staff across more than 160 locations, providing inpatient and community mental health services across Greater Manchester and beyond.

Enjoy the vibrant environment of Manchester and the surrounding countryside, with opportunities for professional growth and a supportive, welcoming community.

Additional information

See attached job description and person specification.

Benefits include pay enhancements (30% for evenings and weekends, 60% for Sundays and bank holidays), annual leave starting at 27 days plus bank holidays, increasing with service length, and mandatory professional registration and supervision requirements.

We value diversity and encourage applications from underrepresented groups. For informal discussions or support, contact us.

Important notes

The use of AI in applications is monitored; responses may be reviewed and discussed during interviews.

We are an approved sponsor for Skilled Worker visas; eligibility criteria apply.

Relevant experience outside the NHS is considered in salary calculations. Contact our recruitment team for details.

This vacancy may close early if sufficient applications are received.

Contact details

Name: Dr Kay Hampshire | Title: Consultant Clinical Psychologist | Email: [e-mail] | Tel: [phone]

Additional contact: Catherine Houseman, [e-mail]