Job summary
- Main area
- Mental Health
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 437-7406222
- Employer
- Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- HMP Buckley Hall
- Town
- Rochdale
- Salary
- £31,049 - £37,796 Per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 04/11/2025 23:59
Employer heading

Senior Assistant Psychologist
NHS AfC: Band 5
Job overview
Health and Justice Services part of GMMH Specialist Service Care Group are looking to recruit a Senior Assistant psychologist to work within the integrated mental health team at HMP Buckley Hall, which is a male category C prison in Rochdale. We are seeking a full-time Band 5 Assistant psychologist to support the delivery of the psychological provision, utilising a stepped care approach, with service users presenting to the mental health team. The post holder will work closely with the current psychological professions staff, which include Practitioner psychologists and a PWP. The post holder will be an integrative part of the wider MDT which includes Mental Health Nurses, Psychiatrists, Advanced Clinical Practitioners and Health and Well-Being Practitioners. The Senior Assistant psychologist will be expected to support the completion of psychological mental health assessments and co-create individualised formulations and actions plans. As a Senior Assistant psychologist, the post holder will be expected to provide individual intervention at the stepped 2 and 3 delivery of care and co-facilitate group interventions. |
Working within a prison environment can be a challenging place to work, we are seeking someone with strong clinical and interpersonal skills who are able to manage and respond to the dynamic needs of the team, the client group and the environment, to ensure that provision is accessible and appropriate.
Main duties of the job
Health and Justice Services part of GMMH Specialist Service Care Group are looking to recruit a Senior Assistant psychologist to work within the integrated mental health team at HMP Buckley Hall, which is a male category C prison in Rochdale. We are seeking a full-time Band 5 Assistant psychologist to support the delivery of the psychological provision, utilising a stepped care approach, with service users presenting to the mental health team. The post holder will work closely with the current psychological professions staff, which include Practitioner psychologists and a PWP. The post holder will be an integrative part of the wider MDT which includes Mental Health Nurses, Psychiatrists, Advanced Clinical Practitioners and Health and Well-Being Practitioners. The Senior Assistant psychologist will be expected to support the completion of psychological mental health assessments and co-create individualised formulations and actions plans. As a Senior Assistant psychologist, the post holder will be expected to provide individual intervention at the stepped 2 and 3 delivery of care and co-facilitate group interventions. |
Working within a prison environment can be a challenging place to work, we are seeking someone with strong clinical and interpersonal skills who are able to manage and respond to the dynamic needs of the team, the client group and the environment, to ensure that provision is accessible and appropriate.
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification
Staff benefits
- 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)
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Honours degree in Psychology (2:1 minimum).
Desirable criteria
- Additional training in clinical delivery methods, such as risk assessments or therapeutic intervention
training
Essential criteria
- Eligibility for Graduate membership of the British Psychological Society (BPS). We are unable to shortlist any applicant who does not clearly state this on their application form.
Desirable criteria
- Post-graduate training in a relevant area of psychology
Experience
Essential criteria
- At least two years post-degree experience.
Desirable criteria
- Experience of administering and contributing to psychological and neurological assessments for example, WAIS, ABAS.
Experience
Essential criteria
- Previous experience of working as an Assistant Psychologist or similar role within psychological services
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working within a custodial, secure or inpatient environment. Experience of working with an offending population.
Experience
Essential criteria
- Clear evidence of conducting assessment and intervention. Delivery of group and/or individual work
Desirable criteria
- Awareness of the diverse needs of individuals accessing mental health support
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Knowledge and awareness of the factors that contribute to offending behaviour, complex emotional and relational needs and neurodevelopmental conditions.
Desirable criteria
- Awareness of stepped care approach to mental health care and provision.
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Mairead Hughes
- Job title
- Clinical Psychologist
- Additional information
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