CAMHS Clinical Educator/Mental Health Practitioner

MFT; Salford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) CAMHS is seeking a Registered Nurse with teaching qualifications to become Clinical Educator, splitting time between clinical work and education, leading induction, appraisal and revalidation.

You will develop student placements, audit and research, and collaborate with higher education institutions to advance staff education within CAMHS. This role is based at Salford within CAMHS services.

Qualifications

• RN with CAMHS experience or working in mental health/paediatric settings.
• Current NMC registration and teaching qualification such as Mentorship or Education in Practice.
• Ability to undertake competency assessments and contribute to audits and research.

Responsibilities

• Undertake competency assessments.
• Post split between 2 days clinically and 3 days as Clinical Educator.
• Support recruitment and attraction.
• Contribute to induction and probation programmes.
• Develop student placement programmes with higher education institutions.
• Perform skill mix analysis and plan ongoing education with the Service Manager and Education Team.
• Lead audits, participate in research and share learning with the MDT.
• Oversee and audit supervision, appraisal and revalidation; inform training and policy.

Education

First level registration RN (child) RSCN or Registered RMN RN (MH) or LD Nurse, and SW

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Main area CAMHS Grade NHS AfC: Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 349-SHCG-8389699-RL4

Site Salford CAMHs Town Salford Salary £39,959 - £48,117 Per annum (pro rata) Salary period Yearly Closing 16/11/2026 23:59

Job overview

This is a brilliant opportunity for a dedicated Registered Nurse with an interest in Education to develop and support the practice based education of the Nursing workforce within the MFT CAMHS service. You’ll be working with Core services within a community setting, training and upskilling the workforce to allow continuing improvement to standards of care. You will lead on Induction, appraisal, revalidation and participate in audit and research.You’ll be assessing current skill mix, highlighting where further support is required to ensure the workforce is fit for purpose.We’ll rely on you to ensure the workforce has achieved an agreed set of competencies and supporting staff where necessary. This is a varied and extremely rewarding role, contributing to the education of students, supporting current staff, partnership with local higher education institutions and enabling change through a quality improvement framework. There are 5 Core Services within MFT CAMHS. You will be aligned to support one Core Service. This role is based at Salford. .You will have experience in either a mental health or paediatric setting. Wherever your interests lie, we’ll support you to develop your skills to become an expert in your field.

Main duties of the job

With current NMC registration alongside a relevant teaching qualification, such as Mentorship or Education in Practice, you will undertake competency assessments.

The post in split between 2 days working clinically and 3 days working as a Clinical Educator.

Support recruitment and attraction

As Clinical Educator you will contribute to the development and delivery of the induction and probation programme

Using your knowledge of practice based education, you will contribute to the development of the student placement programme, liaising with higher education institutions and the wider Education Team

Using your experience of working within a nursing team, you’ll undertake skill mix analysis and formulate plans for ongoing education, in collaboration with the Service Manager and wider Education Team.

Dedicated to providing an environment that encourages learning, you’ll undertake audits, participate in research and ensure any learning is shared with the wider multi-disciplinary team.

As part of the Clinical Educator role, you’ll oversee and audit supervision, appraisal and revalidation. You will contribute to the development of training, ensuring standards are met and informing trust policy.

Working for our organisation

Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement.
Whether you’re beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.
You’ll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives.
At MFT, you’ll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions.
Your journey at MFT is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We’ll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Documents to download’ heading.

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To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged.

Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.

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Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

As part of our commitment to safeguarding patients and staff, many roles at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This is a standard process across the NHS and helps us ensure a safe environment for everyone.

What is a DBS Check?

A DBS check is a background check that reveals any criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings. The level of check required depends on the role:

Standard DBS : Checks for spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings.

Enhanced DBS : Includes the above, plus any additional information held by local police that’s considered relevant to the role.

Enhanced with Barred Lists: Includes all of the above, plus checks against the children’s and/or adults’ barred lists.

Who Needs a DBS Check

Most roles involving direct patient contact, working with children or vulnerable adults, or access to sensitive information will require a DBS check. The job advert and recruitment team will let you know if this applies to your role.

The Costs for a DBS

At Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), roles that require a DBS check are subject to a cost recovery policy. This means that the cost of submitting and processing a DBS application if you are successful and join us, will be deducted from your salary within the first three months of employment. If, however, you withdraw from a conditional offer after the DBS process has begun, you will still be liable for the cost incurred.

Candidates are also expected to register with the DBS Update Service which must be completed within 30 days of the certificate being issued. This helps streamline future employment checks and supports safer recruitment practices. For more information, please visit the DBS Update Service.

Person specification

Qualifications

• First level registration RN (child) RSCN or Registered RMN RN (MH) or LD Nurse, and SW
• Evidence of CPD in relevant speciality
• Evidence of level 6 studies
• Relevant teaching qualification
• Qualified to function as mentor for pre‑registration students
• Qualification relevant to speciality
• Leadership qualification or course

Knowledge

• Clinically competent within clinical area / speciality
• Awareness of clinical governance process

Training and Experience

• Significant experience working as a Registered Practitioner with CAMHS experience
• Evidence of professional leadership
• Evidence of multidisciplinary / multiagency working.
• Experience of clinical audit
• Experience of research activities

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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.