Job summaryThis is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of psychological leadership within Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust (GMMH). We are strengthening the voice of psychological professions across the organisation and this new role will play a pivotal part in that vision. As Associate Director for Psychological Services within the Acute Care Group you will join a team of associate directors and hold collective responsibility for that group. The Acute Care Group encompasses three key service clusters: 1)
Urgent and Emergency Care (UEC) 2) Adult Acute Psychiatric Inpatient Wards and Psychiatric Intensive Care Units 3) Later Life Psychiatric Inpatient Services. The
Acute Care Group sits alongside three other care groups within GMMH, namely the
Community Care Group,
Specialist Care Group and the
Health and Justice Forensic Mental Health and Recovery Care Group.
Main duties of the jobThe postholder will be responsible for professional psychological practice and quality within the care group, ensuring excellence in service delivery, staff wellbeing, patient experience and outcomes.
The post holder will provide professional leadership and line management for senior psychological practitioners within the care group and act as a motivator and expert resource. They will work closely with the Care Group Leadership team and the Director for Psychological Professions (CPPO). They will be part of a collaborative and compassion focussed leadership team, taking a trauma responsive approach to delivering services. They will enable and support the pooling, development, sharing and retention of psychological knowledge and skills, strategic planning for psychological professions, professional and clinical governance and a clear identity for psychology within the care group. The post holder will facilitate co-ordination of supervision and training placements and support recruitment, professional self-regulation and continuing professional development. It is expected that the post-holder will also provide some focused clinical input to Bolton Home Based Treatment Team and act as Lead Psychological Professional for UEC as part of their job plan.They may be asked to deputise for the CPPO as appropriate.
About usGreater 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.
DetailsDate posted: 30 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 8d
Salary: £94,356 to £108,814 a year
per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 437-8016868-A
Job locations: Royal Bolton Hospital
Minerva Rd
Bolton
BL4 0JR
United Kingdom
Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see attached job description and person specificationStaff 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
Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see attached job description and person specificationStaff 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 SpecificationQualifications & experienceEssential- Qualified to doctorate level or equivalent
- Registered professional HCPC or equivalent
- Experience of acute care services
- Professional Leadership experience
Desirable- Research experience
- Experience managing others & of related processes (e.g. HR, recruitment)
Knowledge & skillsEssential- Training and experience supervising others
- Demonstrated ability to with with clinical complexity with individuals, teams and services, in all aspects of the role of a psychologist (assessment, formulation, intervention, consultation)
- Experience leading psychological or multi-professional services at a senior, strategic level within an NHS Trust or healthcare environment.
- Experience of leading and implementing strategic change or service transformation projects
Desirable- Experience using data to develop strategy and improve services
- Experience in managing budgets, workforce planning, recruitment, and retention
PersonalDesirable- Personal experience of mental health difficulties
- Demonstrating values which are relevant for this role
Person SpecificationQualifications & experienceEssential- Qualified to doctorate level or equivalent
- Registered professional HCPC or equivalent
- Experience of acute care services
- Professional Leadership experience
Desirable- Research experience
- Experience managing others & of related processes (e.g. HR, recruitment)
Knowledge & skillsEssential- Training and experience supervising others
- Demonstrated ability to with with clinical complexity with individuals, teams and services, in all aspects of the role of a psychologist (assessment, formulation, intervention, consultation)
- Experience leading psychological or multi-professional services at a senior, strategic level within an NHS Trust or healthcare environment.
- Experience of leading and implementing strategic change or service transformation projects
Desirable- Experience using data to develop strategy and improve services
- Experience in managing budgets, workforce planning, recruitment, and retention
PersonalDesirable- Personal experience of mental health difficulties
- Demonstrating values which are relevant for this role
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 (Opens in a new tab).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 (Opens in a new tab).UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Additional informationDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 (Opens in a new tab).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 (Opens in a new tab).UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer name: Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Royal Bolton Hospital
Minerva Rd
Bolton
BL4 0JR
United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer detailsEmployer name: Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Royal Bolton Hospital
Minerva Rd
Bolton
BL4 0JR
United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact:Director for Psychological Professions
Dr Mark Bowers
mark.bowers@gmmh.nhs.uk
DetailsDate posted: 30 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 8d
Salary: £94,356 to £108,814 a year
per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 437-8016868-A
Job locations: Royal Bolton Hospital
Minerva Rd
Bolton
BL4 0JR
United Kingdom
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