Job Description

Are you a dynamic, experienced clinician with a passion for making a difference in children and young people's lives? Join our vibrant and supportive CAMHS Division at Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust! Role: Consultant Clinical PsychologistBe part of a leading CAMHS Community Division across Wigan and Bolton, providing top-tierpsychological care and leadership. Drive strategic development, offer oversight of specialist assessments and interventions, and work collaboratively with local system multi-agency partners. What We Offer:

• Leadership in a growing team of senior psychology leaders
• Opportunities for strategic planning, service and Health and Social Care System development
• Collaborative multi-agency multi-professional working environment
• Training and supervision role
• Engagement in research, audit, and policy development

Join Us If You:

• Have a proven track record in psychological services
• Are ready to lead and innovate
• Thrive in dynamic, multi-disciplinary settings

Apply Today!Embrace this fantastic opportunity to impact the mental health landscape for children and young people. We can't wait to welcome a new member to our diverse and talented team!Main duties of the jobTo provide professional psychological leadership to the Cared For Children and Young People's (CYP's) Psychological Services workforce across Wigan and Bolton CAMHS community services and work closely with Wigan and Bolton Local Authorities providing expert clinical guidance on the needs of Cared For CYP ensuring resources are allocated effectively for this population.In collaboration with the other senior members of the CAMH Service, the postholder will contribute to ongoing strategic planning and development of CAMHS provision for Cared For CYP in liaison with other CAMHS specialists, service commissioners, purchasers and multi-agency partners (including Thrive network, social care, and education).To provide a highly specialist psychological service to Cared For CYP, their families and their care systems as a member of Community CAMHS Senior Leadership Team. This includes: providing highly specialist psychological assessment, formulation and interventions; close liaison with other disciplines and agencies such as health partners, social care, education and Thrive networks; offering consultation and training about client's psychological care to non-psychologist colleagues; training professional and non-professionals groups on mental health issues and developmental trauma; providing clinical supervision within the psychological services staff group and within the MDT; and utilising skills for research, audit, policy and service development.About usGreater 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.Date posted24 April 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 8cSalaryxc2xa374,290 to xc2xa385,601 a year per annum pro rataContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Part-timeReference number437-7053490Job locationsHorwich Wellbeing HubHorwichBoltonBL6 5PYJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see attached job description and person specificationStaff 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 descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see attached job description and person specificationStaff 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 SpecificationRegistration with HCPCEssential

• Current and valid registration

Desirable

• Leadership Qualification

ExperienceEssential

• 8 years post qualifying experience

Desirable

• Leadership roles within Cared for Children's services

Person SpecificationRegistration with HCPCEssential

• Current and valid registration

Desirable

• Leadership Qualification

ExperienceEssential

• 8 years post qualifying experience

Desirable

• Leadership roles within Cared for Children's services

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