Job Description

As part of our provision of trauma informed care, we are seeking to employ an experienced EMDR Consultant Supervisor who can provide supervision and support to colleagues delivering EMDR therapy within our community services. We want to develop a community of practice, ensure sustainability and help colleagues to become accredited in EMDR.



We want to develop a supportive culture where developing EMDR therapists can feel nurtured and grow their interest and expertise within the trust.



To provide a high level of specialist expertise within the application of EMDR treatments, for colleagues working with adults of working age and in older people's services.



To provide clinical supervision to EMDR therapists. Ensuring safe and effective care provision and development of practitioners who have been trained in EMDR and are progressing with the accreditation process.



To ensure compliance of EMDR therapy with the evidence-based, to ensure appropriate governance.



To develop a community of practice through the provision of a special interest group, which will also involve developing and delivering teaching opportunities to colleagues.



To support with service developments in relation to developing robust EMDR pathways, which deliver high quality care, are evaluated appropriately , delivered in line with national and regional guidelines and lead to sustainable care provision.



To utilise research skills for audit and service development and support the clinical lead in meeting the research and audit agenda.



We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.



Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We're really proud of our #PennineCarePeople and do everything we can to make sure we're a great place to work.



All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.



If you come and work for us we will offer a range of benefits and opportunities, including:



Generous annual leave entitlement for Agenda for Change and Medical and Dental staff.



Flexible working opportunities to support your work/life balance



Access to Continued Professional Development



Involvement in improvement and research activities



Health and Wellbeing activities and access to an excellent staff wellbeing service



Access to staff discounts across retail, leisure and travel



Please see attached person specification and job description for further detail in relation to main responsibilities.