Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a specialist regional adolescent forensic inpatient service. We are seeking a Clinical or Forensic Psychologist (HCPC registered) to join FCAMHS NW in a permanent full time (37.5 hours) post at Band 8A.

The psychologist will form part of a multi-disciplinary team at the Gardener Unit, a 10-bed medium secure inpatient unit located on the Prestwich site. The unit is part of a small national network of medium secure inpatient services for children and young people.The post holder will report to the Professional Lead for Psychological Services from within the Specialist CAMHS group. The post holder will be expected to work closely and constructively with the Senior Leadership Team within the CAMHS group. The post holder will be supported by accessing the skills and experience of a wider diverse Multi-Disciplinary Team.

The post is open to applied psychologists registered with the HCPC as a Clinical or Forensic Psychologist. Prior experience with children and/or forensic services post qualification is preferable, however we will be able to consider how we develop and support the post holder.

If you wish to discuss this opportunity prior to submission of your application then please contact Dr James Millington (Consultant Clinical and Forensic Psychologist) directly at [email protected]

Main duties of the job

You will be part of a team of psychology staff within the Specialist CAMHS group which includesa Consultant Clinical and Forensic Psychologist.

The post holder will be expected to provide a highly specialist Applied Psychology service tochildren and young people, their families and carers.

The post holder will provide psychologicalconsultation to other professionals involved in the care of children and young people referred, specialist psychological assessments leading to impactful recommendations and support.

Thepostholder would also be expected to undertake service development projects, deliver trainingand support the wider services as necessary as agreed with the Professional Lead forPsychology within Specialist CAMHS and Senior Leadership Team.

The post holder is expected to contribute in other services within the specialist CAMHS group(Junction 17 and Gardener Unit) collaboratively with psychology colleagues to further their widerdevelopment and maintain a resilient team and service offer.

The post is open to both Clinical and Forensic Psychologists with 2 years post qualificationexperience. The post is open to applied psychologists registered with the HCPC as a Clinical orForensic Psychologist.

At an 8A level the post holder will be expected to offer TraineePsychologist placements.

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

05 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£57,528 to £64,750 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

437-8248676

Job locations

Prestwich Hospital

Bury New Road

Manchester

M25 3BL

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification

Staff benefits

• Pay Enhancements.
• 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
• fuel Genie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)

Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached job description and person specification Staff benefits Pay Enhancements. 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 fuel Genie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)

Person Specification

Registration and experience

Essential

• HCPC registered clinical or forensic psychologist 2 years post qualification experience Experience of working with children and adolescents Experience of working n forensic service

Desirable

• Experience of working in adolescent forensic services Experience of professional consultation Experience of publication and training delivered in adolescent or forensic practice Experience of line management and supervision

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with children and adolescents

Desirable

• Experience of working in adolescent forensic services

Person Specification Registration and experience Essential HCPC registered clinical or forensic psychologist 2 years post qualification experience Experience of working with children and adolescents Experience of working n forensic service Desirable Experience of working in adolescent forensic services Experience of professional consultation Experience of publication and training delivered in adolescent or forensic practice Experience of line management and supervision Experience Essential Experience of working with children and adolescents Desirable Experience of working in adolescent forensic services

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

Prestwich Hospital

Bury New Road

Manchester

M25 3BL

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

Prestwich Hospital

Bury New Road

Manchester

M25 3BL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)