About this role
Job summary
The Learning Disability Care Hub offers an exciting opportunity for an experienced and innovative Consultant Clinical Psychologist to provide professional, clinical and strategic leadership across a specialist service dedicated to improving outcomes for people with learning disabilities. Working as a valued member of the Care Hub Senior Leadership Team, the post holder will influence service development, shape policy, drive quality improvement and ensure the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based psychological care.
This role combines clinical expertise, leadership, service development, workforce development and research, enabling the post holder to have a significant impact on both individual lives and the wider health and social care system. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary colleagues, families, carers, community services and partner organisations to deliver person-centred, strengths-based support across the Learning Disability Care Hub.
The role offers the opportunity to contribute to innovative service developments, lead strategic work, influence Trust-wide priorities and support the continuous development of psychological therapies within Pennine Care. It is an ideal position for a motivated leader who is passionate about reducing health inequalities and improving the quality of life, wellbeing and independence of people with learning disabilities.
Main duties of the job
Provide professional and clinical leadership to psychological therapy staff across the Learning Disability Care Hub.
Contribute as a senior leader to the development and delivery of Care Hub and Trust objectives.
Deliver highly specialist psychological assessment, formulation and intervention for people with learning disabilities.
Provide expert consultation and clinical leadership to multidisciplinary teams, carers and partner agencies.
Lead the development, implementation and evaluation of innovative service improvements.
Support the development of policies, pathways and standards across learning disability services.
Promote evidence-based practice and a culture of continuous quality improvement.
Lead and contribute to research, audit and service evaluation projects.
Develop strong partnerships with community, health, social care and third-sector organisations.
Ensure psychological therapy services meet quality, performance and waiting time standards.
Lead, supervise, mentor and develop psychological therapy staff and trainees.
Participate in recruitment, workforce planning and professional development activities.
Champion the rights, inclusion and wellbeing of people with learning disabilities and their families.
Represent the Learning Disability Care Hub in Trust-wide and external forums.
About us
We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.
Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We're really proud of our#PennineCarePeopleand do everything we can to make sure we're a great place to work.
All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.
If you come and work for us we will offer a range of benefits and opportunities, including:
Generous annual leave entitlement for Agenda for Change and Medical and Dental staff. Flexible working opportunities to support your work/life balance Access to Continued Professional Development Involvement in improvement and research activities Health and Wellbeing activities and access to an excellent staff wellbeing service Access to staff discounts across retail, leisure and travel
Job description Job responsibilities
Leadership and Service Development
The post holder will provide visible, professional and clinical leadership for psychological therapies across the Learning Disability Care Hub. Working as part of the senior leadership team, they will contribute to the strategic direction of services and support the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care aligned to Trust priorities and national best practice.
The role will involve identifying opportunities for service improvement, leading transformational projects and ensuring that psychological services continue to evolve to meet the changing needs of people with learning disabilities, their families and carers. The post holder will work closely with operational, medical and quality colleagues to shape future models of care and support innovation across the service.
Clinical Leadership and Expert Practice
The Consultant Clinical Psychologist will provide highly specialist assessment, formulation and intervention for individuals presenting with complex and highly complex needs. They will support multidisciplinary teams by offering expert consultation, psychological formulation and advice regarding risk assessment, treatment planning and care delivery.
The post holder will maintain a small specialist caseload, ensuring that expertise remains grounded in direct clinical practice while supporting the wider development of psychological approaches across the service. They will promote strengths-based, trauma-informed and evidence-based approaches that enhance quality of life and maximise opportunities for individuals to live fulfilling lives within their communities.
Promoting Excellent Outcomes for People with Learning Disabilities
A key focus of the role will be championing the needs and aspirations of people with learning disabilities. The post holder will work collaboratively with service users, families, carers and partner agencies to develop holistic and personalised support plans that promote independence, inclusion, wellbeing and positive health outcomes.
Through partnership working and system leadership, the post holder will contribute to Pennine Care's ambition of delivering outstanding care and reducing inequalities experienced by people with learning disabilities.
Workforce Development and Professional Leadership
The Learning Disability Care Hub is committed to developing a skilled, compassionate and resilient workforce. The Consultant Clinical Psychologist will provide professional leadership, mentorship and supervision to psychological therapy staff, supporting professional growth, reflective practice and continuous learning.
The post holder will contribute to recruitment, appraisal, performance management and workforce planning activities, ensuring staff are supported to deliver safe, effective and responsive services. They will also play a key role in supporting trainee psychologists and developing future leaders within psychological professions.
Research, Quality Improvement and Innovation
The post holder will lead and support research, audit and quality improvement activity across the Learning Disability Care Hub. This includes developing and evaluating innovative approaches to care, embedding evidence-based practice and contributing to the Trust's research and improvement agenda.
The role offers excellent opportunities to influence service development at local, regional and Trust-wide levels, including collaboration with academic institutions and external partners to advance learning disability practice and improve outcomes for service users.
Teaching and Knowledge Sharing
The Consultant Clinical Psychologist will play a significant role in developing psychological knowledge and capability across the organisation. They will design and deliver training programmes for multidisciplinary colleagues, supervise trainees and support the development of best practice across learning disability services.
Through teaching, coaching and consultation, the post holder will promote psychologically informed approaches that strengthen the quality of care provided throughout the Learning Disability Care Hub and wider Pennine Care services.
Benefits of Working in the Learning Disability Care Hub
Working within the Learning Disability Care Hub provides a unique opportunity to:
Be part of an ambitious and innovative specialist service dedicated to improving the lives of people with learning disabilities.
Influence strategic service development across Pennine Care and partner organisations.
Work within a supportive and highly skilled multidisciplinary team committed to excellence.
Lead innovative projects that shape future models of care.
Access extensive opportunities for leadership development, research and professional growth.
Develop partnerships across health, social care, voluntary sector and community organisations.
Contribute to reducing health inequalities and promoting inclusion for people with learning disabilities.
Be supported to maintain professional expertise through continuing professional development, supervision and leadership opportunities.
Make a lasting difference to the lives of service users, families and carers across the local system.
Person Specification
Education/Qulifications Essential
Good honours degree in Psychology. Post-graduate doctorate in clinical psychology (or its equivalent) as accredited by the BPS. o Registered with the HCPC as a Practitioner Psychologist. Relevant advanced specialist training/qualifications in the skills/therapeutic approaches relevant to the specialty area. Clinical supervision training for Doctoral trainees. Experience of clinical supervision of Clinical Psychologists in Training.
Desirable
Leadership/Management Qualification.
Experience Essential
Experience of working as a highly specialised qualified clinical psychologist for a significant period. o Extensive experience in working with people with a learning disability with complex needs, including those with comorbid needs
Knowledge Essential
Highly specialised knowledge of learning disability and the impact of this on life experiences and behaviour.
Skills Essential
Ability to develop and sustain models of care which meet relevant performance and quality indicators.
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 Pennine Care NHS FT
Address Cambeck Close
2c Cambeck Close
Bury
M45 8NF
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.penninecare.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)