Clinical Psychologist

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a passionate clinical psychologist to join their dynamic mental health team in Manchester. This role offers the opportunity to take on a complex caseload while contributing to the well-being of children and young people. You will provide specialist assessments, formulate intervention plans, and supervise junior colleagues, all within a supportive and growth-oriented environment. Excellent professional development pathways are available.

Qualifications

• Experience in mental health services.
• Ability to manage complex caseloads effectively.
• Strong assessment and intervention planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a complex caseload and ensure high standards of treatment.
• Conduct specialist psychological assessments.
• Formulate and implement therapeutic intervention plans.
• Supervise junior team members and trainees.
• Participate in clinical supervision and team meetings.

Job description

Job Overview

Emerge is a supportive, initiative‑driven, young person‑focused mental health team seeking an experienced, motivated and passionate clinical psychologist to work within our busy outreach multi‑disciplinary team. In return for your commitment, we offer clinical and peer supervision, a supportive environment for growth, and the opportunity to share your skills, knowledge and experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Assume responsibility for management of a complex caseload and exercise the highest standards of professional responsibility for assessment, treatment and discharge of children, young people and families/carers, using specialist knowledge and evaluating care programmes in collaboration with relevant agencies.
• Provide specialist psychological assessments of young people referred to the service, integrating data from psychological tests, self‑report measures, direct and indirect observation and interviews with clients, family members and/or carers.
• Formulate and implement plans for psychological therapeutic intervention or management based on an appropriate conceptual framework, working in home, social services, community, hospital and educational settings as required.
• Deliver case‑management supervision to junior members of the team and trainees, as required.
• Actively participate in regular clinical supervision, case‑management supervision, appraisals and personal development opportunities.
• Attend and contribute to CAMHS multi‑disciplinary team meetings; co‑work cases managed by other team members and contribute to specialist therapy services and clinics.

Benefits and Working Environment

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. Our Oxford Road Campus is the largest health academic campus in Europe, providing a forward‑thinking, clinically excellent environment. MFT offers a stimulating and supportive setting where your contribution truly matters, with clear clinical pathways for professional development and a collaborative, multi‑disciplinary community.

Application Process

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience required, review the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading. The ‘Candidate Essentials Guide’ accompanies these documents and outlines Trust benefits, care for you, and critical information for applying.

Equality and Diversity

Diversity Matters. MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity, and eliminating unlawful discrimination across our workforce. 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. If you have special requirements for your application, please contact the manager listed below.

Application Deadline

This advert closes on Wednesday 4 Feb 2026.