Assistant Psychologist | Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 20 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £27,485 - £30,162 per annum pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 22 March 2026 |
| Location: | Trafford, M33 7FT |
| Company: | Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 7740127/437-7740127 |
Summary
Are you anethnically diverse, aspiring Clinical Psychologist, who might otherwise be financially disadvantaged by volunteering schemes?Are you looking to develop the skills and knowledge required to apply to the Doctorate in Clinical Psychology?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a one-year fixed term Assistant Psychologist Internship in the Early Intervention in Psychosis Team in Trafford at Greater Manchester Mental Health Trust. The internship is part-time for 3.5 days per week for one year.
Data suggests that the ethnic diversity of undergraduate university psychology degree courses better reflects the ethnic diversity of the population in Greater Manchester (21.3%) as opposed to the Clinical Psychology workforce (9.6%).
As part of a collaboration with NHS England, we are offering a paid opportunity for ethnically diverse, aspiring clinical psychologists who might otherwise be financially disadvantaged by volunteering schemes.
The successful applicant will work under the supervision of a qualified Clinical Psychologist.You will work as part of a friendly MDT, alongside a range of professionals, including CBT therapists and psychologists. We work mostly in community centres and in people’s own homes with young people aged 14 to 35 years.
The post holder will contribute to assessments of people who are referred to the service, provide group and individual interventions and evaluate the impact of the service. The role will provide you with key learning experiences that we hope will help you make a successful application for Clinical Psychology training.
We would encourage interested candidates to contact us for informal discussion about the role.
We have a reputation for being a supportive and passionate team with clear values focussed on young people and recovery. The post holder will be based in Sale, Trafford and see people across the borough, which has a good network of public transport. You will receive supportive supervision and will be offered mentoring with other team members who have expertise in cultural sensitivity and culturally adapted therapy.We are very responsive to requests for flexible working. The post does not meet the eligibility criteria for sponsorship in the UK.
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.
See attached detailed job description and person specification
Staff benefits
• Onsite Gym and Classes
• Free Parking
• Pay Enhancements – 36% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 72 % 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
This advert closes on Friday 6 Mar 2026