Job summary
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 .
Main duties of the job
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 us
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.
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.
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification
Staff benefits Pay Enhancements: Band
Saturday (midnight to midnight) and any week day after 8pm and before 6am
All time on Sundays and Public Holidays (midnight to midnight)
1
Time plus 47%
Time plus 94%
2
Time plus 41%
Time plus 83%
3
Time plus 35%
Time plus 69%
4
Time plus 30%
Time plus 60%
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
Qualifications
Essential
Good Honours Degree in Psychology Post-graduate doctorate in Clinical/Counselling Psychology Eligibility to register as Clinical/Counselling Psychologist with HCPC BPS Accreditation Desirable
Related Academic Qualification to Masters or Doctoral Level Experience
Essential
Experience of working with moderate to severe mental health problems, including highly emotive and distressing problems, challenging behaviour, severe and enduring mental health problems. Experience of working within and contributing to a multi-disciplinary team. Desirable
Experience of specialist psychological & assessment (including neuropsychological assessment) and treatment of older adult clients and those with psychological difficulties in the context of an organic presentation (mainly dementia), across a full range of care settings, including in patient, community, and statutory, voluntary and private sector residential and nursing settings Experience of working within a multi-cultural framework Knowledge
Essential
Up to date knowledge of the needs of people with severe and enduring mental health problems, including dementia. Desirable
Training and experience of specialist assessment and treatment of older adult clients and those with psychological difficulties in the context of an organic presentation, across a full range of care settings, including in patient, community, and statutory, voluntary and private sector residential and nursing settings. Familiarity with computing technology, including keyboard skills, and use of word-processing, e-mail, and internet software Knowledge of relevant legislation and its implications for clinical practice in relation to older people Skills
Essential
Ability to demonstrate an interest in working with older adults and people with organic conditions. Ability to work with service users, carers and families to engage with their needs and provide them with appropriate psychological support and intervention. Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups Well developed, effective communication skills, both orally and in writing, enabling complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to be shared with clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues within the NHS and other agencies. Ability to prioritise work, operate a waiting list, meet short deadlines and an unpredictable work pattern that requires regular revision of plans. Ability to sit in constrained position for client therapy, testing and for computer work. Ability to work at a high level of professional autonomy and responsibility, in a collaborative multi-disciplinary environment and also as a lone worker in circumstances where there may be exposure to verbal and sometimes physical aggression Able to sustain the intense concentration necessary for client assessment and formulation, individual therapy sessions, interviews Ability to work and communicate highly sensitive, contentious information effectively in a highly emotive or hostile atmosphere, and to overcome barriers to acceptance/psychological resistance to potentially threatening information. Desirable
Ability to teach and train others, using a variety of complex multi-media materials, suitable for presentations within public, professional and academic settings Ability to demonstrate an area of special interest/skill in therapeutic intervention Ability to move equipment (including case files, bulky neuropsychological tests, self-help materials, audio-visual equipment) between office base and other work settings. Other
Essential
There is a frequent requirement to travel mainly within the Trafford area in order to visit patients and an occasional requirement to travel across the wider footprint of the Trust to attend meetings and events relevant to the role. Therefore car driver required (except where a supported driver arrangement can be provided under the Disability Discrimination Act) Ability to identify and employ mechanisms of clinical governance as appropriate, to support and maintain clinical practice in the face of regular exposure to highly emotive material and challenging behaviour Ability to work towards goals agreed at Individual Appraisal with the Service Manager Ability to work to professional guidelines. 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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
Employer details
Employer name
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT Address
Crossgate House
Cross Street
Sale
M33 7FT
Employer's website #J-18808-Ljbffr
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 .
Main duties of the job
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 us
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.
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.
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification
Staff benefits Pay Enhancements: Band
Saturday (midnight to midnight) and any week day after 8pm and before 6am
All time on Sundays and Public Holidays (midnight to midnight)
1
Time plus 47%
Time plus 94%
2
Time plus 41%
Time plus 83%
3
Time plus 35%
Time plus 69%
4
Time plus 30%
Time plus 60%
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
Qualifications
Essential
Good Honours Degree in Psychology Post-graduate doctorate in Clinical/Counselling Psychology Eligibility to register as Clinical/Counselling Psychologist with HCPC BPS Accreditation Desirable
Related Academic Qualification to Masters or Doctoral Level Experience
Essential
Experience of working with moderate to severe mental health problems, including highly emotive and distressing problems, challenging behaviour, severe and enduring mental health problems. Experience of working within and contributing to a multi-disciplinary team. Desirable
Experience of specialist psychological & assessment (including neuropsychological assessment) and treatment of older adult clients and those with psychological difficulties in the context of an organic presentation (mainly dementia), across a full range of care settings, including in patient, community, and statutory, voluntary and private sector residential and nursing settings Experience of working within a multi-cultural framework Knowledge
Essential
Up to date knowledge of the needs of people with severe and enduring mental health problems, including dementia. Desirable
Training and experience of specialist assessment and treatment of older adult clients and those with psychological difficulties in the context of an organic presentation, across a full range of care settings, including in patient, community, and statutory, voluntary and private sector residential and nursing settings. Familiarity with computing technology, including keyboard skills, and use of word-processing, e-mail, and internet software Knowledge of relevant legislation and its implications for clinical practice in relation to older people Skills
Essential
Ability to demonstrate an interest in working with older adults and people with organic conditions. Ability to work with service users, carers and families to engage with their needs and provide them with appropriate psychological support and intervention. Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups Well developed, effective communication skills, both orally and in writing, enabling complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to be shared with clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues within the NHS and other agencies. Ability to prioritise work, operate a waiting list, meet short deadlines and an unpredictable work pattern that requires regular revision of plans. Ability to sit in constrained position for client therapy, testing and for computer work. Ability to work at a high level of professional autonomy and responsibility, in a collaborative multi-disciplinary environment and also as a lone worker in circumstances where there may be exposure to verbal and sometimes physical aggression Able to sustain the intense concentration necessary for client assessment and formulation, individual therapy sessions, interviews Ability to work and communicate highly sensitive, contentious information effectively in a highly emotive or hostile atmosphere, and to overcome barriers to acceptance/psychological resistance to potentially threatening information. Desirable
Ability to teach and train others, using a variety of complex multi-media materials, suitable for presentations within public, professional and academic settings Ability to demonstrate an area of special interest/skill in therapeutic intervention Ability to move equipment (including case files, bulky neuropsychological tests, self-help materials, audio-visual equipment) between office base and other work settings. Other
Essential
There is a frequent requirement to travel mainly within the Trafford area in order to visit patients and an occasional requirement to travel across the wider footprint of the Trust to attend meetings and events relevant to the role. Therefore car driver required (except where a supported driver arrangement can be provided under the Disability Discrimination Act) Ability to identify and employ mechanisms of clinical governance as appropriate, to support and maintain clinical practice in the face of regular exposure to highly emotive material and challenging behaviour Ability to work towards goals agreed at Individual Appraisal with the Service Manager Ability to work to professional guidelines. 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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
Employer details
Employer name
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT Address
Crossgate House
Cross Street
Sale
M33 7FT
Employer's website #J-18808-Ljbffr
