Practitioner Psychologist

Site: Manchester Diabetes Centre (Manchester Royal Infirmary)

Location: Manchester

Salary: £53,755 - £60,504 pro rata

Closing date: 08/05/:59

Job overview

8A Practitioner Psychologist (0.5WTE)

We are excited to advertise this post within the Manchester Diabetes Centre. This role is suitable for applicants with experience in physical health settings; however, a preceptorship (starting at Band 7) will be considered for less experienced candidates who have undertaken relevant clinical roles during training.

You will join a multidisciplinary team supporting patients with diabetes, led by Consultant Diabetologists. The team adopts a stepped-care approach to psychological distress and may include training and supervising non-psychology staff in emotional distress screening related to diabetes.

The role involves direct clinical work, MDT collaboration, and potential development of joint clinics.

Main duties of the job

• Build and maintain collaborative relationships, using formulation skills to inform patient care and MDT approach.
• Work flexibly with physical complexity, aligning therapeutic approaches with other disciplines as needed.
• Provide direct and indirect clinical interventions addressing patient difficulties.
• Communicate effectively with other services to support patient pathways, considering physical comorbidities.
• Engage in service evaluation, audit, and research activities.
• Participate in in-house teaching and educational sessions.

Working for our organisation

Greater Manchester Mental Health Foundation Trust employs over 7,000 staff across more than 160 locations, providing inpatient and community mental health services across Greater Manchester and beyond. The area is vibrant, offering a mix of urban and countryside environments, with a welcoming community and opportunities for professional growth.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

See attached job description and person specification.

Band: Please see the detailed description.

Working hours: Saturday (midnight to midnight), weekdays after 8pm, before 6am, and all hours on Sundays and public holidays.

Benefits include 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service length, and opportunities for training and development.

Qualifications and experience

• Doctoral qualification in Clinical, Counselling, or Health Psychology, accredited by BPS.
• Registration with HCPC as a clinical/counselling/health psychologist.
• Additional specialized training (e.g., staff training, research methodology).
• Experience working with client groups in physical health settings, including high clinical severity, and delivering evidence-based psychological interventions.
• Experience in multidisciplinary teams, supervision, and working within medical/surgical environments.

Knowledge

• Research design and methodology at doctoral level, including multivariate data analysis.
• Knowledge of psychological therapies and relevant legislation.

Skills

• Complex psychological assessment and intervention skills.
• Effective time management and communication skills.
• Ability to liaise within multidisciplinary teams and provide consultation.

Other requirements

• Teaching and training abilities.
• Experience working in multicultural contexts.

Additional information

All roles are subject to pre-employment checks, including DBS. Applicants with experience outside NHS are encouraged to apply; salary may be adjusted accordingly. The trust is committed to diversity and equal opportunity.

Use of AI in applications is monitored; candidates should be prepared to discuss their responses in interviews.

Sponsorship for visa applicants is considered where roles are eligible. Details available on UK Government websites.

Applicants requiring sponsorship will need to demonstrate eligibility; employment offers may be withdrawn if criteria are not met.

The position is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and DBS checks.