Senior Assistant Psychologist - Health and Justice

We are seeking a full-time Band 5 Assistant psychologist to support the psychological services which currently implements a stepped care model of service delivery.

Working within a prison environment can be a challenging place to work, we are seeking someone with strong clinical and interpersonal skills who is able to respond to the dynamic needs of the team, the client group and the environment, to ensure that provision is accessible and appropriate., The post holder would be expected to be a key member of the multidisciplinary team and will support the assessment, formulation and dissemination of findings from psychological assessments and will be expected to have excellent communication skills and the ability to work with initiative and autonomy. The Senior Assistant psychologist will also provide direct psychological intervention and group work support at the Stepped 2 care of provision.

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over6,400members of staff, who deliver services from more than160locations.

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.