Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job description

Responsibilities

This post is based within a well established multi-disciplinary team of professionals working with cared for children across Manchester. You will work as specialist practitioner with the team providing assessment, treatment and consultation for children, adolescents and families grounded in the principles and techniques of child & adolescent psychoanalytic psychotherapy. As a specialist resource, you will offer specialist consultation and training to colleagues and staff from partner agencies., As an autonomous practitioner you will play a key part in the delivery of high-quality service provision that promotes and improves the mental health and well‑being of children and young people in care, their families and carers. Managing a complex caseload within the multi‑disciplinary team setting, the post holder will provide a range of high‑quality care appropriate to the child or young person's needs which will include full mental health assessment, risk assessment and management, family and social assessment, consultation and therapeutic interventions.

Within a systemic and holistic framework, you will undertake needs‑led, evidence based, highly skilled assessments and provide therapeutic interventions, ensuring this is done evidencing shared decision making and partnership working with children and young people, their families and carers.

You will provide advice, information, consultation and supervision within the service and externally within your specialist area.

As part of working together you will actively liaise with and support robust partnership working arrangements between the CAMHS LAC team and community partners and other key stakeholders involved with the child across agencies in order that an integrated package of care is developed.

About MFT

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.