Principal Clinical Psychologist

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Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Manchester is seeking a Principal Clinical Psychologist to join their CAMHS team. The role involves providing clinical leadership, supervising team members, and developing intervention pathways for children and young people aged 5-18. Candidates should have substantial experience in CAMHS and eligibility for HCPC registration. The organization emphasizes personal and professional development, offering a dynamic environment to innovate and collaborate. This role is vital in enhancing mental health services for families in the community.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Commitment to equality and diversity

Qualifications

• Substantial senior clinical experience required.
• Experience in delivering psychological services in CAMHS essential.
• Ability to support multi-agency development groups.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership for the SPOA team.
• Develop and support intervention pathways.
• Carry a caseload of patients and provide supervision.

Skills

Significant experience in CAMHS

Clinical leadership

Supervision and consultation

Strong communication skills

Education

Eligibility for HCPC Registration

Post-qualification training

Job description

Principal Clinical Psychologist | Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Employer:

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Location:

Manchester, M23 9XD

Pay:

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Disability Confident:

Yes

Closing Date:

12/02/2026

About this job

We are looking for a highly experienced Clinical Psychologist to join our innovative CAMHS team.

Manchester Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services work with Children and Young People from 5 to 18 years with a wide range of complex emotional and behavioural difficulties.

You will have an integral role in developing and supporting the pathway into CAMHS. The post holder will provide clinical leadership for the delivery of our SPOA team.

The postholder will offer supervision, consultation and training to members of the team.

The postholder will work closely with the District Lead Consultant Psychologist and the Senior Leadership Team.

The postholder will carry a caseload and play a substantial role in developing and integrating intervention pathways.

We have strong links with Manchester Clinical Training course through supervision of trainees and teaching and an active research agenda.

We encourage service innovation and value user participation.

We are committed to CPD, the personal and professional development of team members and positive well-being, ensuring clinicians are able to achieve the right work-life balance.

This vacancy is withакә South Manchester CAMHS at The Carol Kendrick Centre.

This post is open to highly experienced Clinical Psychologists and other eligible practitioners with the appropriate qualifications/experience.

Significant experience of working in the delivery of psychological services in CAMHS and eligibility for HCPC Registration is essential.

As a senior highly specialist Clinical Psychologist/Equivalent Psychological Practitioner with substantial senior clinical experience and post-qualification training, the post-holder will work alongside other senior staff to provide leadership to support the systematic delivery of a high-quality specialist clinical psychology/psychological service to children, young people and families in South Manchester, in the context of a Eagles? [text continues] ...

To support the leadership team in representing clinical psychology/psychological services and CAMHS in South Manchester in multiagency development groups relating to community and primary care services.

To support the leadership team in non-clinical activity by proposing and implementing policy changes for South Manchester CAMHS. Effective working relationships are essential at all levels and with multiple stakeholders, in South Manchester CAMHS (with core colleagues and those in specialist/targeted CAMHS), Children’s Services, Community Health, Education and other partner agencies.

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.頃

As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester्यु 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.

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

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, linea? (text continues) ...

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.

This advert closes on Tuesday 27 Jan 2026

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