The post holder will provide therapeutic interventions to clients aged 18 and over, presenting with a range of eating disorders and other psychological difficulties. Responsibilities include the comprehensive assessment, development, implementation, and evaluation of individualized care plans, encompassing both group and individual therapeutic interventions.
In addition, the post holder will:
Offer expert advice and consultation on eating disorder-related issues to colleagues within the Trust and to external agencies.
Maintain a defined caseload, ensuring high standards of clinical care.
Contribute to the education and development of others by delivering teaching sessions within the multidisciplinary team (MDT) and to external organizations as appropriate.
Provide clinical supervision to MDT members and trainee clinical psychologists, supporting their professional growth and ensuring best practice.
You will join a dedicated and person-centred service with a diverse MDT consisting of:
Clinical and Counselling Psychologists
Dietitians
CBT Therapists
Support Worker
Mental health Practitioners
Specialist doctors
There is a wealth of clinical expertise across a range of psychological approaches including CAT, CBT-E, CBT-T, CFT, GSH, EMDR, and MANTRA along with our specialised early intervention eating disorders pathway FREED
The post holder will:
As part of the multidisciplinary team, provide specialist psychological assessment and evidence-based interventions for clients with eating disorders, managing a defined caseload, and will coordinate care with other professionals. Management of clients will include risk assessment, monitoring physical health, maintaining clinical records, contributing to research, and supporting clients and carers.
Teaching, supervision, and providing clinical placements for trainees.
Provision of clinical supervision and maintain oversight of staff working in the service.
Participate in staff development and performance systems, including support to the multidisciplinary team in delivering client-centred, evidence-based care.
Contribute to drafting and implementing operational policies and procedures for service development, both individually and through MDT meetings.
Follow professional guidelines, Trust policies, and MDT protocols in your work, and help identify service needs.
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122 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.
Please see attached job description and person specification
Staff benefits
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 Discounts
fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)
