Job summaryOldham Early Intervention Team are looking to recruit a Clinical Psychologist/CBT therapist with a special interest in working with first episode psychosis and people at risk of developing psychotic symptoms to join our well established, multi-disciplinary team.
Main duties of the jobOldham Early Intervention Team provides evidence based psychological therapies for people who are experiencing first episode psychosis or who are at risk of developing Psychosis. The post holder will provide evidence based CBT for EIT patients who have been allocated under First Episode Psychosis (FEP) or At Risk Mental State (ARMS)The post holder will be able to work with on a 1-1 and within a group setting delivering interventions.The post holder will work with people with different cultural backgrounds and ages, using interpreters when necessary and should be committed to equal opportunities
About usWe are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.
Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We're really proud of our
#PennineCarePeople and do everything we can to make sure we're a great place to work.
All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.
If you come and work for us we will offer a range of benefits and opportunities, including:
- Generous annual leave entitlement for Agenda for Change and Medical and Dental staff.
- Flexible working opportunities to support your work/life balance
- Access to Continued Professional Development
- Involvement in improvement and research activities
- Health and Wellbeing activities and access to an excellent staff wellbeing service
- Access to staff discounts across retail, leisure and travel
DetailsDate posted: 15 July 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
Reference number: 311-O749-26-A
Job locations: The Beeches, 5 Waterloo Street, Oldham, OL11SP, United Kingdom
Job responsibilitiesPlease see attached job description and person specification to support your application for this post. Please refer to the essential criteria in the person specification which will highlight the skills, knowledge and experience you will need to demonstrate in your application, by way of example, to give yourself the best opportunity to be shortlisted.
Person SpecificationEducation/QualificationsEssential- Doctorate level training in Clinical Psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996) as accredited by the BPS Or Post graduate qualification in CBT with a core profession (i.e. nursing, social work, occupational therapy)
- BABCP accreditation
Desirable- Post graduate training in CBT for psychosis
- Postgraduate training in Family Intervention (for psychosis)
ExperienceEssential- Experience of working with a wide variety of service users with complex needs, including clients who have experienced complex trauma and psychosis
- Experience of specialist psychological assessment, formulation and treatment of clients across the full range of care settings, including community and primary care settings.
- Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Experience of the application of psychological knowledge in different cultural contexts
- Experience of working with relatives/carers of individuals experiencing mental health difficulties
- Experience of providing teaching/training and supervision to psychologists and non-psychologists/mental health trained staff.
Desirable- Previous experience of working within an EI service (e.g. specialist placement, previous employment in the early intervention service or participation in a research trial).
- Experience of delivering Family Intervention for first episode psychosis
- Experience of working with clients with at risk mental state (ARMS)
- Experience in the use of psychosis-specific semi structured interviews (e.g. PANSS; CAARMS)
- Experience of contributing to and/or leading on audits/service evaluations
- Relevant research experience
KnowledgeEssential- Knowledge of the needs of individuals experiencing a first episode psychosis/ ARMS
- A high level of knowledge about evidence based psychological therapies (Including cognitive behaviour therapy and family intervention) for psychosis
- A high level of knowledge and expertise about Early Intervention for Psychosis.
Desirable- Demonstrates an awareness of key policy/legislation relevant to Early Intervention/Early Detection services
- A high level of knowledge about the evidence base for interventions for an ARMS
- Knowledge of trauma-informed care and its application to Early Intervention and ARMS services.
Skills and AbilitiesEssential- Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and / or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS
- Able to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients and their supporters
- Ability to carry out thorough risk assessments and produce safety plans collaboratively with patients and their supporters.
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to use own initiative, organise time effectively and to work under supervision where appropriate.
- Able to manage periods of prolonged concentration in client's sessions and in administration task.
Work Related CircumstancesEssential- Willingness to complete training in additional therapeutic approaches
- Use of a car or access to a means of mobility to travel across the Trust footprint in line with service needs
- Willing to carry out all duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with the Trust's Equal Opportunities and Equality and Diversity policies
- Appointments to regulated and controlled activities require an enhanced DBS disclosure
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).
