Clinical Psychology Manager - Trainee Clinical Psychologists
Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust
Liverpool, L69 7ZAView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£66,582 to £77,368
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
8 November 2026
18 days leftJob description
Clinical Psychologist (Trainee Clinical Psychologist Manager) - Doctorate in Clinical Psychology Programme, University of Liverpool We are seeking exp...
The successful candidates will be responsible for the day-to-day management and support of Trainee Clinical Psychologists, including:
Attendance and absence management
Maternity, paternity and other leave arrangements
Processing and oversight of trainee expenses
Supporting trainees with employment-related matters
Liaison with relevant Trust services and programme staff
In addition to trainee management responsibilities, post holders will be expected to contribute to the wider activities of the doctoral programme as required. This may include involvement in marking, assessments and other academic or professional tasks that support programme delivery.
Applicants must be experienced Clinical Psychologists with a strong understanding of NHS employment processes and workforce management. Previous management experience within the NHS is essential, and experience within Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust would be particularly advantageous.
You will have excellent interpersonal and organisational skills, be able to work collaboratively across organisations, and demonstrate a commitment to supporting the development and wellbeing of trainee clinical psychologists.
We are currently offering three posts at 11.25 hours per week. However, applicants interested in alternative working patterns or different hours are encouraged to apply, as flexibility may be considered for suitable candidates.
These rewarding roles offer the opportunity to shape the development of future clinical psychologists - join a collaborative, supportive programme and contribute to nationally recognised clinical psychology training. Help shape the future of the profession!
Mersey Care is one of the largest trusts providing physical health and mental health services in the North West, serving more than 1.4 million people across our region and are also commissioned for services that cover the North West, North Wales and the Midlands.
We offer specialist inpatient and community services that support physical and mental health and specialist inpatient mental health, learning disability, addiction and brain injury services. Mersey Care is one of only three trusts in the UK that offer high secure mental health facilities.
At the heart of all we do is our commitment to 'perfect care' - care that is safe, effective, positively experienced, timely, equitable and efficient. We support our staff to do the best job they can and work alongside service users, their families, and carers to design and develop future services together. We're currently delivering a programme of organisational and service transformation to significantly improve the quality of the services we provide and safely reduce cost as we do so.
Flexible working requests will be considered for all roles.
Qualifications
Essential
- Appropriate professional Clinical Psychology qualification (Doctorate in Clinical Psychology or equivalent).
- Evidence of on-going professional development
- Have completed Clinical Psychology supervisor Training
Desirable: - Post graduate qualification in a specific therapeutic modality
Experience
Essential
- Comprehensive senior management experience in NHS services
- Experience of delivering practice based placements to Trainee Clinical Psychologists
- Experience of managing effective NHS services with the proven ability to motivate
- Experience of leadership and management of complex change management programmes
- Successful implementation and monitoring of performance management systems
- Good understanding of workforce development
- Experience and ability to work under pressure and meet competing deadlines
- Proven skills in effectively chairing meetings
- Proven persuasion and negotiation skills. Determination, creative, facilitative, flexible
- Highly Motivated
Desirable
- Experience of previously working on a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology programme
- Experience of the application of psychology in different cultural contexts
Skills
Essential
- Expertise in managing people, managing conflict and balancing demand for resources with availability and prioritisation of same
- Ability to analyse and implement financial reports and data
- Experience of presenting complex reports/presentation to commissioners/ partners and the Trust
- Experience of taking decisions relating to the risk or safety of individuals and carrying professional responsibility for those decisions within a safeguarding and risk framework
Desirable: - Evidence of presentation skills; - Evidence of managing change at a senior level
Values
Essential
- Continuous improvement - committed to making improvements to our services for the benefit of all
- Accountability - taking ownership to anticipate, develop and deliver high quality care
- Respect - how we treat others in an inclusive and supportive way
- Enthusiasm - demonstrate our passion and pride for what we do and how we do it
- Support - actively supporting others with compassion and courage
How to apply
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First seen
21 October 2026
Last checked
21 October 2026
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