Clinical Lead | Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 30 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £64,455 - £74,896 Pa Pro Rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 March 2026 |
| Location: | Manchester, M13 0EU |
| Company: | Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7628722/437-7628722 |
Summary
We are looking for a highly experienced and motivated psychologist/Therapist to join the Manchester Eating Disorders Service and provide strategic clinical leadership.
As clinical lead, you will be responsible for provision of senior psychology input and leading the service delivery of psychological care pathways for people with eating disorders.
You will join a dedicated and person centred service with a diverse MDT consisting of:
• Clinical and Counselling Psychologists
• Dietitians
• CBT Therapists
• Support Worker
• Consultant Psychiatrist
• Mental health Practitioners
• Specialist doctors
There is a wealth of clinical expertise across a range of psychological approaches including CAT, CBT-E, CBT-T, CFT, GSH, EMDR, and MANTRA along with our specialised early intervention eating disorders pathway FREED
The post holder will:
• Offer assessment and therapy to the more complex service users presenting to the service utilising evidence-based models for the treatment of eating disorders.
• Provide clinical supervision and maintain oversight staff working in the service.
• To be responsible for the clinical supervision and teaching of trainees at all levels, including those taking advanced and highly specialist psychotherapy training and post graduate training in clinical psychology.
• To engage in peer supervision and peer consultation with clinical colleagues within the service.
• Ensure that psychological aspects of Manchester Eating Disorders service provision continue to be maintained at the highest possible standards, ensuring people who use the service and their carers/families receive high quality care.
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.
8b Clinical Lead Eating Disorder Service - Please see attached Job Description and Personal Specification.
This advert closes on Friday 13 Feb 2026