Assistant Psychologist - Health and Justice | Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
| Company: | Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £32,073 - £39,043 Per Annum |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Risley, Warrington, WA3 6BP |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 24 Aug 2026 |
| Closing date: | 23 Sept 2026 |
Summary
Health and Justice Services are looking to recruit a Senior Assistant psychologist to work within the integrated mental health and well-being team at HMP Risley and HMP Thorncross.
We are seeking a full-time Band 5 Assistant psychologist to support the delivery of the psychological provision, utilising a stepped care approach. The post holder will work closely with the current psychological professions staff, which include Practitioner psychologists, PWP staff, CBT and psychological therapists. The post holder will be an integrative part of the wider MDT which includes mental health nurses, psychiatrists and Advanced clinical practitioners.
Working within a prison environment can be a challenging place to work, we are seeking someone with strong clinical and interpersonal skills.The post holder will have a multi-professional support system to ensure they are able to manage and respond to the dynamic needs of the client group and the environment, to ensure that provision is accessible and appropriate.
The postholder will be expected to support the completion of semi-structured psychological assessments.To work closely with stakeholders and others involved in service user care and management to gain and gather information and collate this in a meaningful way.
To assist in developing formulations, which will be used to drive recommendations and ongoing intervention plans, including individual and group intervention.
To co-facilitate CBT informed individual and group interventions (at Step 2).
To co-facilitate group interventions alongside psychological therapists (at Step 3).
To conduct neurodevelopmental assessments and support the wider neurodevelopmental conditions team.
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7,000 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.
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
• fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)
This advert closes on Monday 7 Sep 2026
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