Practitioner Psychologist
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Manchester, M278FB
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
1 September 2026
1 days left
Job description
GMMH Health and Justice Services are looking to recruit a committed and compassionate Practitioner Psychologist to work within the multi-disciplinary ...
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 over7000members of staff, who deliver services from more than122locations.
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.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered practitioner psychologist
- Experience delivering psychological interventions
Desirable
- Post qualification training in a specialised area of psychological practice
- Training in Supervision
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of working in mental health services , including with PTSD,C-PTSD.
- Experience of developing assessments, formulations and delivering therapeutic intervention to people presenting with complex mental health difficulties, personality difficulties or offending behaviours.
- Experience of applying cognitive behavioural therapy approaches/other psychological therapy modality and of using a range of skills and techniques.
- Experience of exercising full clinical responsibility for clients' psychological care and treatment.
- Experience of working within an MDT and/or or engaging with wider stakeholders
- Experience of conducting high quality risk assessments and implementing risk management plans.
- Experience of using psychometric measures.
Desirable
- Experience of providing supervision to other professionals.
- Experience working within a custodial setting or secure environment or with offenders.
- Experience of working within a trauma informed environment.
- Experience of working within a multicultural framework.
- Experience of facilitating group interventions.
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Knowledge and awareness of the wider factors that contribute to complex personality presentations, emotional dysregulation and mental health difficulties.
- Knowledge of psychological treatment approaches for working with those presenting with complex and chronic presentations and difficulties.
- Awareness of stepped care approach in mental health care and provision
- Evidence of CPD as recommended by a professional registration body.
Desirable
- Knowledge of policy and legislation in relation to prisoner mental health and well-being.
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
18 August 2026
Last checked
20 August 2026
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