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The post holder is responsible for leading psychologically informed care in the team.
The Stockport Psychological Medicine in Primary Care Service is a specialist MDT team working with people whose high use of healthcare services is atypical for the health conditions they experience. Patients often present with complex co-morbid physical and mental health conditions or psychological distress. Patients may have accessed a range of services in the past and been unable to engage or make progress with their condition. Physical health conditions include long term health conditions as well as persistent physical symptoms. Psychological presentations include complex trauma and emotional and relational needs, enduring depression and anxiety.
Applicants for the post should have demonstrable experience of working therapeutically with complex mental health presentations, and an interest in working with people with physical health conditions. They should be committed to MDT working and be able to lead others effectively to deliver psychologically informed care. An awareness of the challenges of working with complex mental health conditions and commitment to compassionate leadership of colleagues is essential for this role.
The post holder is responsible for leading psychologically informed care in the team. They will work closely with psychiatry (and medical psychotherapy) colleagues, a preceptorship psychologist and Mental Health Liaison. Practitioners, the role leads delivery of psychologically informed care. Supporting patient assessment and review, working closely with practitioners, leads and supports skill development. The role promotes reflective practice and manages challenge in working with this complex patient group. Development of the skills of the band 7 psychologist is also a critical part of the work. The post holder carries a small case load of 2 to 3 therapy patients but primarily informs psychological care provided by the practitioners in the team through formal su
We 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.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Anna Dalton Job title: Long Term Conditions Strategic & Operational Lead Email address: Telephone number:
Dr Claire Moffat, Psychiatry Lead
Gill Haworth, Team Manager
The Stockport Psychological Medicine in Primary Care Service is a specialist MDT team working with people whose high use of healthcare services is atypical for the health conditions they experience. Patients often present with complex co-morbid physical and mental health conditions or psychological distress. Patients may have accessed a range of services in the past and been unable to engage or make progress with their condition. Physical health conditions include long term health conditions as well as persistent physical symptoms. Psychological presentations include complex trauma and emotional and relational needs, enduring depression and anxiety.
Applicants for the post should have demonstrable experience of working therapeutically with complex mental health presentations, and an interest in working with people with physical health conditions. They should be committed to MDT working and be able to lead others effectively to deliver psychologically informed care. An awareness of the challenges of working with complex mental health conditions and commitment to compassionate leadership of colleagues is essential for this role.
The post holder is responsible for leading psychologically informed care in the team. They will work closely with psychiatry (and medical psychotherapy) colleagues, a preceptorship psychologist and Mental Health Liaison. Practitioners, the role leads delivery of psychologically informed care. Supporting patient assessment and review, working closely with practitioners, leads and supports skill development. The role promotes reflective practice and manages challenge in working with this complex patient group. Development of the skills of the band 7 psychologist is also a critical part of the work. The post holder carries a small case load of 2 to 3 therapy patients but primarily informs psychological care provided by the practitioners in the team through formal su
We 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.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Anna Dalton Job title: Long Term Conditions Strategic & Operational Lead Email address: Telephone number:
Dr Claire Moffat, Psychiatry Lead
Gill Haworth, Team Manager