About this role
Job summary
We are excited to recruit to a 12month post to cover maternity leave in our multi-disciplinary EHW psychological wellbeing and mental health team. The post-holder would be expected to;
Provide Specialist Clinical Psychology services to the Psychological Wellbeing and Mental Health (PWMH) Team across all MFT sites.
Provide evidence-based psychological assessment and intervention, including critical incident psychological support, bespoke psychological support and a on the trauma pathway.
Contribute MDT assessment, care planning and review.
Provide wider consultation, training and support to the wider EHW MDT and MFT employees.
Supervise EHW assistant psychologists and develop broader supervision skills with support from senior colleagues.
Participate in clinical audit programmes and evaluation, ensuring the strategic direction of the service.
Contribute towards service development projects within the Service, supported by the Senior Leadership Team.
Utilising research skills to review the impact of services, whilst auditing/evaluating/analysing complex information to report on the specific benefits to employees and the organisation.
Use specialist knowledge and sensitivity to deal with the complexities of addressing, motivating, and educating people on early intervention psychological wellbeing programmes in relation to psychological and mental health and wellbeing.
Main duties of the job
Join a multi-disciplinary team to deliver an extensive mental health and psychological wellbeing offer, to the MFT staff workforce of over 31,000 employees, across a large patch including acute and community settings.
Delivering one to one, group and manager Psychological Wellbeing, Critical Incident and Bespoke psychological support, delivering the Trauma Pathway, and a comprehensive teaching and training programme.
Deliver CBT and EMDR specialist Trauma - focused Therapies.
Contributing towards the continued review and development of the service and help the team to further enhance their reputation and to enhance engagement with the service.
See the Job Description document for further details / breakdown of the role.
About us
Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement.Whether you're beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.You'll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives.At MFT, you'll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions.Your journey at MFT is more than a job - it's an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We'll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.
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Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.
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Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
As part of our commitment to safeguarding patients and staff, many roles at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This is a standard process across the NHS and helps us ensure a safe environment for everyone.
What is a DBS Check?
A DBS check is a background check that reveals any criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings. The level of check required depends on the role:
Standard DBS: Checks for spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings.
Enhanced DBS: Includes the above, plus any additional information held by local police thats considered relevant to the role.
Enhanced with Barred Lists: Includes all of the above, plus checks against the childrens and/or adults barred lists.
Who Needs a DBS Check
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At Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), roles that require a DBS check are subject to a cost recovery policy. This means that the cost of submitting and processing a DBS application if you are successful and join us, will be deducted from your salary within the first three months of employment. If, however, you withdraw from a conditional offer after the DBS process has begun, you will still be liable for the cost incurred.
For more information about the cost of the various types of DBS, please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/dbs-fees-are-changing-in-december
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Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
oDiploma, masters, doctoral degree or equivalent accepted by the British Psychological Society as qualifying the person to work as a Clinical Psychologist oRegistration / Eligibility for registration as a Clinical Psychologist with the Health Professions Council
Desirable
oPre or Post-qualification CPD relating to health psychology oTraining / experience in delivering evidence- based Trauma Focussed Therapies.
Knowledge & Experience Essential
oExperience of working autonomously as part of a multi-disciplinary team oExperience of teaching and training oExperience of consulting with health care and other professionals. oKnowledge of statistics, research, information analysis and research techniques oAwareness of health and mental health risk assessment methods and clinical audit oKnowledge of current employee health and wellbeing issues oExperienced in research activity oExperience in audit oExperience in report writing oAbility to support projects, whilst able to prioritise completing business as usual tasks oHigh level ability to communicate effectively both written and orally oAbility to deal with clinically sensitive data whilst maintaining client confidentiality oAbility to work on own initiative independently whilst working as part of a wider multi-disciplinary team and seeing support appropriately oAbility to perform efficiently and effectively whilst under pressure oAbility to contribute to audit oStrong IT skills e.g. Microsoft packages, Excel, Word, PowerPoint
Desirable
oExperience of working in a Health Psychology setting oExperience of working with chronic health conditions and pain management oExperience of working with neurodivergence oExperience in working in developing services. oExperience in delivering teaching and training oBroad understanding of Occupational Health / Employee Health and Wellbeing Issues
Attributes Essential
oCommitment to achieving personal, departmental, and organisational objectives oInnovative and creative when looking for solutions oFlexibility in working arrangements / with change oPersistent and resourceful oTeam player oAble to adapt approach to meet needs of audience / stakeholders oExperience of working in challenging environments when dealing with a range of clients and stakeholders oExperience of team working and collaboration
Skills and Abilities Essential
oSkills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention, and management oAbility to integrate psychological theories and outcome data with clinical practice and service provision oAbility to represent psychology within the context of multidisciplinary care oAbility to work equitably with people with a wide range of protected characteristics and / or neurodivergent conditions. oAbility to cope with stressful interpersonal situations including maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse, and the threat of physical abuse. oAbility to manage own distress / use supervision effectively, when working with significant trauma and distress. oStrong organisational skills oSelf-motivated and able to manage own workloads, whilst managing a team oAbility to work autonomously and within professional standards oAbility to support projects, whilst able to prioritise completing business as usual tasks oHigh level ability to communicate effectively both written and orally oAbility to deal with clinically sensitive data whilst maintaining client confidentiality oAbility to work on own initiative independently whilst working as part of a wider multi-disciplinary team and seeing support appropriately oAbility to perform efficiently and effectively whilst under pressure oAbility to contribute to audit oStrong IT skills e.g. Microsoft packages, Excel, Word, PowerPoint
Desirable
oExperience of teaching and mentoring oExperience of using OH IT systems
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.
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Employer details Employer name Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Address Employee Health & Wellbeing Service, Trust Headquarters, Cobbett House
Oxford Road
Manchester
M13 9WL
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)