Lead Consultant Psychologist

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

The role also involves being a key member of the Division's Senior Leadership Team, supporting leadership and development across the Division. Clinical work at Braeburn House involves working with individuals with severe and complex mental health issues, utilizing individualized and creative therapeutic approaches. Braeburn House is a 28-bed all-male High Dependency Unit, where you will work alongside another Qualified Psychologist, a full-time Assistant Psychologist, and the wider multidisciplinary team (MDT).

This position offers an excellent opportunity for a Practitioner Psychologist to enhance their skills in clinical practice, leadership, and service development within a supportive environment.

Main duties of the job

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

About us

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

Greater Manchester is a vibrant place to live and work, offering a mix of countryside and city life, with renowned warmth, humor, and generosity. Our staff enjoy opportunities for learning, development, and contributing to innovative care improvements.

Job responsibilities

The role involves leadership and clinical responsibilities, including supporting staff with trauma-informed care principles, formulation-driven approaches, training, reflective practice, and incident learning. You will also contribute to the development of referral and assessment processes within the Division. Additionally, the role supports the development of our Community Rehabilitation Team and pathways, promoting timely discharge and reducing reliance on inpatient units.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Practitioner Psychologist to develop clinical, leadership, and service development skills in a supportive team environment.

Please see attached job description and person specification

Work Schedule and Benefits

Band: Details in attached documentation

Shift patterns include Saturday (midnight to midnight), weekdays after 8pm and before 6am, and all hours on Sundays and Public Holidays.

Benefits include:

• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 after 5 years and 33 after 10 years
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Blue Light Card discounts

Person Specification Experience

• Registered Mental Health Professional
• Experience as lead psychologist

Teaching and Supervising

• Experience in teaching and supervising

Mental Health Rehabilitation Experience

• Experience working within a rehab service

Leadership

• Experience in a leadership role

Other Requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975; a DBS check is required.