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Clinical Psychologist/Cognitive Behaviour Therapist

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Salford, M5 5JR Posted 15 September 2026 Apply by 29 September 2026
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Salary for this role£49,387 – £56,515 a year
Health and Care route minimum£25,000 a year
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Role description

Job summary

We are very pleased to advertise two posts for Band 7 clinical psychologists/cognitive behaviour therapists to join our experienced, compassionate and friendly team which provides a service to adults with eating disorders to six localities in Greater Manchester.

The service prides itself on delivery of high quality, evidence based treatment and care to adults with eating disorders. This post is to join our large and experienced psychological therapies team to deliver evidence based psychological interventions including CBT-E/CBT-AN-20 in both an individual and group format. The service has well established and successful FREED and MEED pathways.

Main duties of the job

To deliver assessments to new referrals to the service.

To deliver evidence based psychological interventions including CBT-E/CBT-AN-20, in both an individual and group format.

To provide clinical supervision to junior team members.

To support audit, service evaluation and research.

About us

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.

Details

Date posted

15 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

437-8263992

Job locations

The Willows Centre for Health

GMMH Eating Disorder Service

Salford

M5 5JR

United Kingdom


Job description

Job responsibilities

See attached detailed job description and person specification:

Staff benefits

  • Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
  • 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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Has required qualifications

Desirable

  • Has desirable training/qualifications

Experience

Essential

  • Has required experience

Skills

Essential

  • Has required skills

Knowledge

Essential

  • Has required knowledge about physical health risks in eating disorders

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Willows Centre for Health

GMMH Eating Disorder Service

Salford

M5 5JR

United Kingdom


Employer's website

https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/


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