Job Description

Job Title: Lead Psychologist

Location: Oldham, Manchester

Salary: Up to £70,000 per annum

Contract: Permanent, Full-time (37.5 hours per week)

About the Role

Are you an experienced Senior Psychologist seeking a new challenge in a rewarding environment where you can make a real impact? This role offers an excellent opportunity to work within a supportive environment and advance your career.

With experience from the NHS or the private sector as a Senior or Lead Psychologist, you will carry a caseload of 20 Deaf service users with complex needs. Additionally, you will be provided with autonomy to design and deliver a specialist psychological intervention programme in collaboration with an experienced multi-disciplinary team.

Key Responsibilities

· Lead the psychology service, working closely with the MDT.

· Provide individual and group interventions, diagnostic and cognitive assessments, and robust risk assessments.

· Offer strong clinical leadership to the psychology department and supervise the Psychology Assistant.

· Attend and contribute to Clinical and Operational Governance Meetings.

· Support the clinical team in increasing service user engagement and developing new initiatives.

· Deliver staff training programs and assist with service development initiatives.

· Participate in the recruitment of junior psychology staff.

· Collaborate with internal and external agencies to enhance treatment pathways.

· Develop and implement policies to improve staff safety and risk management.

Qualifications & Requirements

· HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist and Charterable status with the British Psychological Society.

· Doctorate-level qualification in applied psychology (BPS-accredited or equivalent training body).

· Experience in assessing, formulating, and working therapeutically with service users.

· Ability to identify and proactively resolve challenges within the service.

· Competency in psychological assessments, formulation skills, and cognitive functioning tools.

· Experience using a range of therapeutic interventions for clinical and forensic issues.

· Knowledge and understanding of working with trauma.

· Ability to supervise and support junior team members.

Benefits

Salary of up to £70,000

33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) + your birthday off!

Free meals and parking

Wellbeing support and activities to maintain a healthy work-life balance

Career development and training opportunities

Pension contributions for your future security

Life Assurance for added peace of mind

Enhanced Maternity Package

Additional perks, including retail discounts, special offers, and more

UK Visa Sponsorship Available

This role is eligible for sponsorship, making it an excellent opportunity for qualified professionals seeking to work in the UK. If you’re ready to take the next step in your career, apply now or contact at hygerta.gjoni@msigroupltd.com for more information.

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