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Principal Clinical/Counselling Psychologist or Psychological Therapist
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 15 day(s) ago
Reference: 437-8264785
Job summary
We are excited to invite applications for the role of Principal Clinical/Counselling Psychologist or Principal Psychological Therapist, to work across and provide clinical leadership to psychology staff within the three Salford Community Mental Health Teams (CMHT's, working age adults) in relation to all aspects of direct and indirect psychological work.
We are seeking an innovative, responsive, and adaptable Principal Psychologist / Psychological Therapist who will drive service development, support the wider team, and promote collaborative, team-based ways of working that deliver high-quality care and positive outcomes for service users.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will maintain oversight of the work of more junior psychologists/psychological therapists and Mental Health Wellbeing Practitioners based within the three CMHTs. They will ensure that all psychological aspects of CMHT service provision continue to be maintained at the highest possible standards, ensuring people who use the service, and their carers/families, receive high quality care.
The postholder will maintain an overview of non-psychology practitioners' psychosocial intervention work via the provision of co-working opportunities and case formulation, clinical supervision, reflective practice, and training sessions as needed.
They will provide expert psychological assessment, formulation, consultation, and intervention, and play a key role in the continued development of the Psychological Therapies Hub and the wider transformation of community mental health services.
The successful candidate will be trained/accredited, or willing to undertake training/accreditation, in one of the six core therapeutic modalities: SCM, MBT, EMDR, CBT-P&B, CAT, or BFT.
About us
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.
Details
Date posted
18 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8b
Salary
£66,582 to £77,368 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
437-8264785
Job locations
Cromwell House CMHT
32 Cromwell Road
Eccles, Salford
M30 0GT
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for detailed job description and main responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for detailed job description and main responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- qualification - doctorate in clinical/counselling psychology or accredited psychological therapist in a NICE recommended talking therapy e.g., accredited CBT therapist, accredited CAT therapist.
Desirable
- Completion of further post qualification training within psychological therapies (e.g., CAT, CBT, EMDR etc.).
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable significant post-qualification experience of specialist psychological work with adults with complex needs within a secondary care setting and MDT
- Demonstrable experience of providing clinical supervision and consultation to psychologists, psychological therapists, or other core health professions and non-therapists
- Experience of leadership (e.g. clinical leadership, teaching/training, leading service development, chairing meetings)
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of a trauma informed approach to distress and the value and purpose of therapeutic relationships as a tool for intervention
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- qualification - doctorate in clinical/counselling psychology or accredited psychological therapist in a NICE recommended talking therapy e.g., accredited CBT therapist, accredited CAT therapist.
Desirable
- Completion of further post qualification training within psychological therapies (e.g., CAT, CBT, EMDR etc.).
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable significant post-qualification experience of specialist psychological work with adults with complex needs within a secondary care setting and MDT
- Demonstrable experience of providing clinical supervision and consultation to psychologists, psychological therapists, or other core health professions and non-therapists
- Experience of leadership (e.g. clinical leadership, teaching/training, leading service development, chairing meetings)
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of a trauma informed approach to distress and the value and purpose of therapeutic relationships as a tool for intervention
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Cromwell House CMHT
32 Cromwell Road
Eccles, Salford
M30 0GT
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Cromwell House CMHT
32 Cromwell Road
Eccles, Salford
M30 0GT
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)