Assistant Psychologist | Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

It is an exciting opportunity for an individual who is interested in a career in Psychology to gain a broad range of skills and experiences within two recovery-focused settings.

The post is full time with working hours split equally across the two settings. You will receive support and supervision from a Qualified Psychologist and will have the opportunity to engage in regular peer supervision with the other Assistant Psychologists in the Division.

The successful person will work as part of two established multi-disciplinary teams. They will be required to undertake a range of activities under the guidance and supervision of qualified Psychologist. These include assessments, direct clinical work (including individual, family and group work), report writing, attending meetings, assisting in projects and data collection.

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 160 locations.

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.

Please see attached job description and person specification

• Pay Enhancements:

Band

Saturday (midnight to midnight) and any week day after 8pm and before 6am

All time on Sundays and Public Holidays (midnight to midnight)

1

Time plus 47%

Time plus 94%

2

Time plus 41%

Time plus 83%

3

Time plus 35%

Time plus 69%

4 – 9

Time plus 30%

• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 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)

This advert closes on Monday 4 Nov 2024