Job Description

Due to a promotion within existing staff members, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Psychologist within the Wigan Specialist Community Mental Health Team (SCMHT) Psychology Stream. The successful post holder will provide therapies to service users who have complex secondary mental health needs as part of a multi disciplinary team.
You will be supported by the Clinical Psychology team and have opportunities to develop your skills in areas such as training, complex case discussions and service development. You will also have support from the wider SCMHT, which includes the Complex Emotional and Relational Needs Pathway (Previously personality disorder pathway), Occupational Therapy Team and Nursing streams.
The service has good links with local clinical psychology programmes and and is supportive of research and development.
Clinical and managerial supervision will be provided. The post holder will also have regular opportunities for CPD, developing their own clinical skills as appropriate.
The successful applicant will join an experienced and established team and benefit from close support from the teams Clinical team manager. There are excellent opportunities for shared learning and continuing professional development.
Applicants from less experienced candidates will be considered, and if successful at interview, they would be appointed at Band 7 whilst working towards demonstrating 8A competencies.
Main duties of the job
Job Summary/Purpose
To provide high quality specialist psychological assessment and therapy to clients referred to the Wigan Specialist Community Mental Health Team.
To offer supervision and consultation on clients' psychological care to other clinicians, including visiting and trainee therapists, care coordinators, GPs and Psychiatrists
The postholder will be part of a multi-disciplinary team for mental health services and, as such, will work within its co-ordinated framework.
The postholder will work within the procedures, protocols and guidelines for the Service.
The postholder will plan and organise their work schedule and tasks, having managerial and clinical supervision as the role demands.
The successful applicant will join an experienced team and benefit from close support from the teams Clinical team manager. There are excellent opportunities for shared learning and continuing professional development.
About us
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.
Details
Date posted
24 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
53,755 to 60,504 a year Per Annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours
Reference number
437-7036692
Job locations
Claire House
Claire House, Phoenix Way, Ince-in-Makerfield
Wigan
WN3 4NW
Job description
Job responsibilities
Detailed job description and main responsibilities attached to advert.
This job description is not exhaustive, but is intended to give an overall picture of the role. Other duties within the general scope of the post may be required from time to time. The duties of the post and job description can be reviewed through the agreed process. All information obtained or held during the post-holders period of employment that relates to the business of the Trust and its service users and employees will remain the property of the Trust. Information may be subject to disclosure underlegislation at the Trusts discretion and in line with national rules on exemption.All Trust sites have been designated a no smoking area. The post holder is therefore advised smoking is not permitted within the hospital premises or grounds or whilst representing the Trust in the course of their duty. While the Trust will not discriminate against employing smokers, all prospective employees should be aware of this policy
Please see attached job description and person specification
Staff benefits

• Pay Enhancements
• 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)

Job description
Job responsibilities
Detailed job description and main responsibilities attached to advert.
This job description is not exhaustive, but is intended to give an overall picture of the role. Other duties within the general scope of the post may be required from time to time. The duties of the post and job description can be reviewed through the agreed process. All information obtained or held during the post-holders period of employment that relates to the business of the Trust and its service users and employees will remain the property of the Trust. Information may be subject to disclosure underlegislation at the Trusts discretion and in line with national rules on exemption.All Trust sites have been designated a no smoking area. The post holder is therefore advised smoking is not permitted within the hospital premises or grounds or whilst representing the Trust in the course of their duty. While the Trust will not discriminate against employing smokers, all prospective employees should be aware of this policy
Please see attached job description and person specification
Staff benefits

• Pay Enhancements
• 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)

Person Specification
Direct Clinical Work
Essential

• Multi modal
• Evidence of facilitating supervision to junior staff

Desirable

• Evidence of additional learning/training
• Lived experience

Consultation and Liaison
Essential

• Evidence of clinical consultations for clinicians, including therapists in training, when difficult and challenging issues of assessment, treatment and risk management arise.

Desirable

• evidence of MDT working

Service development and Qaulity Improvement
Essential

• Evidence of maintaining high standards of clinical and professional practice by undergoing continuous professional development in accordance with the requirements of the relevant professional body. This will include undertaking clinical supervision as necessary and in agreement with the Service Manager.

Desirable

• evidence of involvement in QI projects

Person Specification
Direct Clinical Work
Essential

• Multi modal
• Evidence of facilitating supervision to junior staff

Desirable

• Evidence of additional learning/training
• Lived experience

Consultation and Liaison
Essential

• Evidence of clinical consultations for clinicians, including therapists in training, when difficult and challenging issues of assessment, treatment and risk management arise.

Desirable

• evidence of MDT working

Service development and Qaulity Improvement
Essential

• Evidence of maintaining high standards of clinical and professional practice by undergoing continuous professional development in accordance with the requirements of the relevant professional body. This will include undertaking clinical supervision as necessary and in agreement with the Service Manager.

Desirable

• evidence of involvement in QI projects