CAMHS Clinical Educator/Mental Health Practitioner | Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Salford; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a CAMHS Clinical Educator/Mental Health Practitioner. The post combines clinical work with education, focusing on developing the nursing workforce in CAMHS, leading induction and competency development, and collaborating with higher education institutions.

You will assess skill mix, support staff development, and participate in audits and research to drive improvements in care within a community CAMHS setting in Salford.

Qualifications

• Current NMC registration and an active nursing scope of practice.
• Teaching qualification such as Mentorship or Education in Practice.
• Experience in mental health or paediatric settings.

Responsibilities

• Lead induction, appraisal and revalidation activities.
• Assess current skill mix and identify development needs.
• Undertake competency assessments and audits.
• Split role: 2 days clinical, 3 days as Clinical Educator.
• Support recruitment, student placement, and liaison with education partners.
• Deliver education and training to nursing staff and students.

Skills

Registered Nurse

Education

Education

Mentorship

Education in Practice

Job description

CAMHS Clinical Educator/Mental Health Practitioner | Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Company:

Company: Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

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.

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.

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.

We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.

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.

Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, we’re proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU, for our patients, our communities, and each other.

Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.

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 we 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 BarredLists: 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.

For more information about the cost of the various types of DBS, please visit:https://www.gov.uk/government/news/dbs-fees-are-changing-in-december

DBS Update Service

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.

This advert closes on Monday 16 Nov 2026