Counselling/Clinical Psychologist/Psychological Therapist
Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to work as a Counselling Psychologist, Clinical Psychologist or Psychological Therapist in a multi-disciplinary team that warmly welcomes psychological ideas and practices. We are seeking to appoint a band 7 psychological practitioner to work in the Salford Division at Prescott House Community Mental Health Team. We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our friendly and supportive team as we work towards community transformation and supporting the inclusion of the core therapeutic modalities in line with the Trust's strategic aims.
There are great opportunities to continue your career progression with regular supervision, CPD sessions and training. We are focused on staff wellbeing, offering clinical, line management and peer supervision sessions.
You will need to be an individual who is flexible, creative, committed and able to adapt positively to change. In addition, you will need to be organised, able to prioritise and work well under pressure. You will also need to be able to work effectively through offering psychological assessment and intervention collaboratively with individuals and their families/carer's promoting independence and recovery. You will also have a strong sense of initiative and an excellent team working ability. In line with the Trust's strategy of developing a core offer of evidence-based psychological therapies, you will need to be trained or willing to train in other therapies available.
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the job
The post holder will primarily be responsible for providing:
- High-quality and evidence-based psychological assessments and interventions for people experiencing mental health problems (including difficulties associated with psychosis, bipolar, trauma and complex and emotional relational needs) who access support via the Community Mental Health Team (CMHT).
- As the community transformation project develops, the post holder will be expected, when possible and appropriate, to contribute to the provision of evidence-based psychological interventions via a specialist hub (i.e. a collaborative specialist team approach).
The post holder will also:
- Be willing to undertake (if not already trained) a post-graduate diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Psychosis and Bipolar Disorder and subsequently provide CBT-P/BD assessments and interventions.
- Deliver or be willing to train in other psychological therapies provided in line with the community transformation project.
- Function as an integral member of the service's multi-disciplinary team
- Promote psychological understanding and a trauma informed and recovery focused service.
- Promote the flexible and responsive development of psychologically informed service delivery via their direct and indirect work, and via liaison with other services within GMMH.
About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over7000members of staff, who deliver services from more than160locations.
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.
Details
Date posted
20 April 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515 a year Per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
437-7808754
Job locations
Prescott House CMHT
Prescott Street
Salford
M28 0ZA
Job description
Job responsibilities
See attached detailed job description and person specification:
Staff benefits
- Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
- 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
Job description
Job responsibilities
See attached detailed job description and person specification:
Staff benefits
- Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
- 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
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Psychological therapy qualification
- Currently Registered with BABCP/HCPC or appropriate professional body
Desirable
- Qualification training in EMDR, CAT, MBT, SCM
- Supervisor training
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience in using psychological therapy to facilitate the personal recoveries of people experiencing distressing psychosis, bipolar and trauma
- Experience of applying psychological theory to clinical practice in relation to NICE supported therapeutic modalities e.g. CBT, CAT, EMDR
- Experience of working with high levels of co-morbidity. Experience of working with clients misusing substances.
- Experience of working in an NHS multidisciplinary team.
Desirable
- Experience of working with clients with complex emotional and relational needs.
- Experience of providing clinical supervision
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Evidence of using excellent clinical skills in assessment, intervention and formulation and communication.
Desirable
- Demonstrable skills relating to providing family and group based interventions
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Psychological therapy qualification
- Currently Registered with BABCP/HCPC or appropriate professional body
Desirable
- Qualification training in EMDR, CAT, MBT, SCM
- Supervisor training
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience in using psychological therapy to facilitate the personal recoveries of people experiencing distressing psychosis, bipolar and trauma
- Experience of applying psychological theory to clinical practice in relation to NICE supported therapeutic modalities e.g. CBT, CAT, EMDR
- Experience of working with high levels of co-morbidity. Experience of working with clients misusing substances.
- Experience of working in an NHS multidisciplinary team.
Desirable
- Experience of working with clients with complex emotional and relational needs.
- Experience of providing clinical supervision
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Evidence of using excellent clinical skills in assessment, intervention and formulation and communication.
Desirable
- Demonstrable skills relating to providing family and group based interventions
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Prescott House CMHT
Prescott Street
Salford
M28 0ZA
Employer's website
https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Prescott House CMHT
Prescott Street
Salford
M28 0ZA
Employer's website
https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)