Applications are invited from Clinical / Counselling Psychologists enthusiastic about working within the Trafford Older Adults CMHT. This established team supports people living with dementia and older people with mental health needs. This post is based within the CMHT at Crossgate House, Sale. Clinical work will involve conducting a range of psychological and neuropsychological assessments and interventions. Applicants will be able to demonstrate experience or a high level of enthusiasm/commitment to working with older people with or without dementia. Experience of working within multidisciplinary environments will also be an advantage.
Please be advised that this role is on a fixed term contract in order to cover current maternity leave until June 2025. You will work with the welcoming Older Adult Community Mental Health Team, which comprises of Doctors, Mental Health Nurses, Social Workers, Occupational Therapists, Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioners, trainee CBT for Psychosis workers, Support Time and Recovery Workers, and our team of Administrators.
The role will consist of ensuring there is a psychological presence within the MDT to ensure that psychological interventions are considered and treatment options are available to our patients. The role will consist of completing neuropsychological assessments and interventions for patients who may have cognitive impairment to support their diagnosis and treatment process. The role will also consist of supporting patients who may be older adults without cognitive impairment, with psychological assessment and intervention.
About Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust
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. 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. Benefits
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)
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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. 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. Benefits
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)
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