Highly Specialist Practitioner Psychologist | Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

We are seeking a practitioner psychologist within Manchester Severe Asthma/Airways Service. This would suit applicants with experience of working within physical health, but a preceptorship would be considered for the right applicant.

You would be supported by a senior psychologist within the service with access to peer supervision. We are also part of the national severe asthma psychology network. This is a dynamic, innovative and welcoming team involved in developing high quality care with links to other national services.

You will support patients with severe asthma and/or upper airway conditions (e.g. ILO) and other respiratory conditions. Patients can experience a high burden of symptoms/side effects/lifestyle challenges which can lead to psychological distress. The role includes direct clinical work (assessment and therapy), as well as consultation and MDT work. Opportunities exist to work with other disciplines to further improve patient care. Research is encouraged/supported.

Provide psychological assessment, formulation, therapeutic interventions (individual/group) to patients

The successful applicant will be required to work flexibly and creatively to promote psychological wellbeing

Provide psychological consultation into MDT discussions to provide understanding and support the development of effective holistic treatment plans

Communicate complex information in ways that are accessible to multiple audiences including: patients, GP's, MDT members

Work in collaboration with senior psychologist to further develop and improve psychology service

Work with other members of the MDT both directly through joint sessions and indirectly through consultation & supervision

Support the MDT understanding of psychological factors relevant to patient presentations, approaches to care and their needs

Contribute to in-house teaching and education sessions within the severe asthma and airways service

Undertake research, audit and service evaluation projects

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 6,400 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.

• 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 Discount