Principal Clinical Psychologist, Older Adult Services

We are delighted to advertise for a Principal Clinical Psychologist for our Manchester Older Adult Service. You will join a warm, enthusiastic and innovative service and work as a senior clinician in a team of 6 qualified and 2 assistant psychologists. As well as delivering high quality clinical assessments and interventions you will support the clinical lead in the development of new services and ensure that current services are in line with the best possible practice. You will be well supported, have excellent CPD opportunities and will be actively encouraged to participate in research. As a service we are all passionate about the needs and rights of older people, so if you feel the same, come and join us. The post holder will work clinically into one of our 3 CMHTs and work alongside the current senior clinical psychologist in the team to work directly and indirectly with clients with a range of complex difficulties. The post holder will also complete cognitive assessments to support the diagnosis of dementia as needed and will be job planned to contribute to the Manchester wide Complex Emotional and Relational Needs pathway. The post holder will work closely with clinical leads to develop services in line with national guidance and ensure that all provision is seamless, person centered and trauma informed. They will oversee relevant audits and service evaluations, and attend service meetings as needed. The post holder will provide clinical and managerial supervision for junior psychology staff and deputise for the psychology clinical lead if requested.

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.

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 - 9 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)