# Clinical Psychology Manager - Trainee Clinical Psychologists > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/clinical-psychology-manager-trainee-clinical-psychologists/57e04c35-2cdd-4394-b18b-817bef6558e3 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/clinical-psychology-manager-trainee-clinical-psychologists/57e04c35-2cdd-4394-b18b-817bef6558e3.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Hollins Park Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Psychologist - **Grade:** Band 8 - **Salary:** £66,582 - £77,368 pro rata, per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Part time - This is being advertised as 3x0.3wte posts but other hours would be considered. (11.25 hours per week) - **Closing date:** 2026-11-08T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-10-21T09:00:37.371Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Merseyside/Liverpool/Mersey_Care_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Clinical_Psychology/Clinical_Psychology-v8364866 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8364866?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.merseycare.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview 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 ### Detailed job description and main 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! ### Applicant requirements You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. ## Person Specification ### 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 ### 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 ### 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 ## Documents - [job description (pdf, 415.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10691959) - [employee benefits (pdf, 950.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2853) - [oh risk assessment (pdf, 120.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10692225) - [a great place to work (pdf, 2.1mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1400) - [your recruitment journey (pdf, 281.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2941) - [our people promise and charter (pdf, 5.8mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2513) - [guidance for applicants: using ai to support your application (pdf, 92.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=3044) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.