Lead Consultant Psychologist (NHS AfC: Band 8c) - Mental Health - Greater Manchester Mental Hea ...

We are recruiting an experienced and enthusiastic Consultant Practitioner Psychologist within the Rehabilitation Division. We seek an individual with a background in adult mental health and inpatient services, demonstrating leadership and supervision experience. The successful candidate will be the Lead Psychologist across our High Dependency Units, Open Rehabilitation Units, and Community Rehabilitation Team. You will be supported by a team of Qualified and Assistant Psychologists, responsible for leadership, supervision, and development of the Psychology team and pathways.

You will also be an integral part of the Division's Senior Leadership Team, supporting leadership and development across the Division. The role involves clinical work at Braeburn House with individuals experiencing severe and complex mental health issues, requiring creative therapeutic approaches. Braeburn House is a 28-bed male High Dependency Unit, where you will work alongside another Qualified Psychologist, a full-time Assistant Psychologist, and the MDT.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop skills in clinical practice, leadership, and service development in a supportive environment.

Main duties of the job

Please refer to the detailed job description for the main duties of the Lead Psychologist 8C role within the GMMH Rehabilitation Division.

Working for our organisation

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7,000 staff across more than 160 locations, providing inpatient and community mental health services in Bolton, Manchester, Salford, Trafford, and Wigan, along with specialist services across Greater Manchester and beyond.

Greater Manchester is a vibrant, innovative city offering a mix of countryside and urban life, with renowned hospitality and cultural diversity. Our staff enjoy opportunities for learning, development, and innovation to improve patient care.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The role involves leadership across inpatient and community services, clinical work at Braeburn House, supporting staff with trauma-informed care principles, formulation-driven approaches, training, and reflective practice. You will contribute to developing referral and assessment processes and support the division's pathways for timely discharge and reduced reliance on inpatient units.

This is a unique opportunity for a Practitioner Psychologist to grow in clinical, leadership, and service development roles within a friendly, team-oriented environment.

Please see attached job description and person specification

Additional details

• Band: Insert band details if available
• Working hours: Saturday (midnight to midnight), weekdays after 8pm, before 6am, and all time on Sundays and Public Holidays.
• Annual leave: 27 days plus bank holidays, increasing with service length.

Person specification Experience

• Registered Mental Health Professional
• Experience as lead psychologist

Teaching and supervising

• Experience of teaching and supervision

Mental Health Rehabilitation Experience

• Experience working within a rehab service

Leadership

• Leadership experience

Important Information

All positions require pre-employment checks, including DBS. We encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health, learning disabilities, or substance misuse. We are committed to diversity and removing barriers for underrepresented groups.

For more details, see the attached job description and person specification.