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Clinical Psychology Manager - Trainee Clinical Psychologists
Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
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Job summary
Clinical Psychologist (Trainee Clinical Psychologist Manager) - Doctorate in Clinical Psychology Programme, University of Liverpool
We are seeking experienced and highly motivated Clinical Psychologists to join the Doctorate in Clinical Psychology Programme at the University of Liverpool in a trainee management role.
The programme's Trainee Clinical Psychologists are employed by Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust and are therefore subject to the same employment policies and procedures as all Trust staff. Working closely with the Programme's Clinical Director, post holders will provide a key link between Mersey Care and the trainee cohort, ensuring trainees receive effective managerial support throughout their doctoral training.
These posts will be employed by Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust and based within the Doctorate in Clinical Psychology Programme at the University of Liverpool.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidates will be responsible for the day-to-day management and support of Trainee Clinical Psychologists, including:
Attendance and absence management
Maternity, paternity and other leave arrangements
Processing and oversight of trainee expenses
Supporting trainees with employment-related matters
Liaison with relevant Trust services and programme staff
About us
Mersey Care is one of the largest trusts providing physical health and mental health services in the North West, serving more than 1.4 million people across our region and are also commissioned for services that cover the North West, North Wales and the Midlands.
We offer specialist inpatient and community services that support physical and mental health and specialist inpatient mental health, learning disability, addiction and brain injury services. Mersey Care is one of only three trusts in the UK that offer high secure mental health facilities.
At the heart of all we do is our commitment to 'perfect care' - care that is safe, effective, positively experienced, timely, equitable and efficient. We support our staff to do the best job they can and work alongside service users, their families, and carers to design and develop future services together. We're currently delivering a programme of organisational and service transformation to significantly improve the quality of the services we provide and safely reduce cost as we do so.
Flexible working requests will be considered for all roles.
Details
Date posted
21 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8b
Salary
£66,582 to £77,368 a year pro rata, per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
350-TWS8364866
Job locations
Eleanor Rathbone Building
University of Liverpool, Bedford Street South
Liverpool
L69 7ZA
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
In addition to trainee management responsibilities, post holders will be expected to contribute to the wider activities of the doctoral programme as required. This may include involvement in marking, assessments and other academic or professional tasks that support programme delivery.
Applicants must be experienced Clinical Psychologists with a strong understanding of NHS employment processes and workforce management. Previous management experience within the NHS is essential, and experience within Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust would be particularly advantageous.
You will have excellent interpersonal and organisational skills, be able to work collaboratively across organisations, and demonstrate a commitment to supporting the development and wellbeing of trainee clinical psychologists.
We are currently offering three posts at 11.25 hours per week. However, applicants interested in alternative working patterns or different hours are encouraged to apply, as flexibility may be considered for suitable candidates.
These rewarding roles offer the opportunity to shape the development of future clinical psychologists - join a collaborative, supportive programme and contribute to nationally recognised clinical psychology training. Help shape the future of the profession!
Job description
Job responsibilities
In addition to trainee management responsibilities, post holders will be expected to contribute to the wider activities of the doctoral programme as required. This may include involvement in marking, assessments and other academic or professional tasks that support programme delivery.
Applicants must be experienced Clinical Psychologists with a strong understanding of NHS employment processes and workforce management. Previous management experience within the NHS is essential, and experience within Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust would be particularly advantageous.
You will have excellent interpersonal and organisational skills, be able to work collaboratively across organisations, and demonstrate a commitment to supporting the development and wellbeing of trainee clinical psychologists.
We are currently offering three posts at 11.25 hours per week. However, applicants interested in alternative working patterns or different hours are encouraged to apply, as flexibility may be considered for suitable candidates.
These rewarding roles offer the opportunity to shape the development of future clinical psychologists - join a collaborative, supportive programme and contribute to nationally recognised clinical psychology training. Help shape the future of the profession!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Appropriate professional Clinical Psychology qualification (Doctorate in Clinical Psychology or equivalent).
- Evidence of on-going professional development
- Have completed Clinical Psychology supervisor Training
Desirable
- Post graduate qualification in a specific therapeutic modality
Experience
Essential
- Comprehensive senior management experience in NHS services
- Experience of delivering practice based placements to Trainee Clinical Psychologists
- Experience of managing effective NHS services with the proven ability to motivate
- Experience of leadership and management of complex change management programmes
- Successful implementation and monitoring of performance management systems
- Good understanding of workforce development
- Experience and ability to work under pressure and meet competing deadlines
- Proven skills in effectively chairing meetings
- Proven persuasion and negotiation skills. Determination, creative, facilitative, flexible
- Highly Motivated
Desirable
- Experience of previously working on a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology programme
- Experience of the application of psychology in different cultural contexts
Skills
Essential
- Expertise in managing people, managing conflict and balancing demand for resources with availability and prioritisation of same
- Ability to analyse and implement financial reports and data
- Experience of presenting complex reports/presentation to commissioners/ partners and the Trust
- Experience of taking decisions relating to the risk or safety of individuals and carrying professional responsibility for those decisions within a safeguarding and risk framework
Desirable
- Evidence of presentation skills
- Evidence of managing change at a senior level
Values
Essential
- Continuous improvement - committed to making improvements to our services for the benefit of all
- Accountability - taking ownership to anticipate, develop and deliver high quality care
- Respect - how we treat others in an inclusive and supportive way
- Enthusiasm - demonstrate our passion and pride for what we do and how we do it
- Support - actively supporting others with compassion and courage
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Appropriate professional Clinical Psychology qualification (Doctorate in Clinical Psychology or equivalent).
- Evidence of on-going professional development
- Have completed Clinical Psychology supervisor Training
Desirable
- Post graduate qualification in a specific therapeutic modality
Experience
Essential
- Comprehensive senior management experience in NHS services
- Experience of delivering practice based placements to Trainee Clinical Psychologists
- Experience of managing effective NHS services with the proven ability to motivate
- Experience of leadership and management of complex change management programmes
- Successful implementation and monitoring of performance management systems
- Good understanding of workforce development
- Experience and ability to work under pressure and meet competing deadlines
- Proven skills in effectively chairing meetings
- Proven persuasion and negotiation skills. Determination, creative, facilitative, flexible
- Highly Motivated
Desirable
- Experience of previously working on a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology programme
- Experience of the application of psychology in different cultural contexts
Skills
Essential
- Expertise in managing people, managing conflict and balancing demand for resources with availability and prioritisation of same
- Ability to analyse and implement financial reports and data
- Experience of presenting complex reports/presentation to commissioners/ partners and the Trust
- Experience of taking decisions relating to the risk or safety of individuals and carrying professional responsibility for those decisions within a safeguarding and risk framework
Desirable
- Evidence of presentation skills
- Evidence of managing change at a senior level
Values
Essential
- Continuous improvement - committed to making improvements to our services for the benefit of all
- Accountability - taking ownership to anticipate, develop and deliver high quality care
- Respect - how we treat others in an inclusive and supportive way
- Enthusiasm - demonstrate our passion and pride for what we do and how we do it
- Support - actively supporting others with compassion and courage
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Eleanor Rathbone Building
University of Liverpool, Bedford Street South
Liverpool
L69 7ZA
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.merseycare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Eleanor Rathbone Building
University of Liverpool, Bedford Street South
Liverpool
L69 7ZA
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.merseycare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)