Senior Clinical Psychologist

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A major healthcare provider in Manchester seeks a Senior Clinical Psychologist to join a dynamic CAMHS team. The role involves significant clinical responsibility, service development, and leadership within a supportive environment focused on innovation and continuous improvement. You will contribute to the delivery of high-quality psychological care for children and adolescents facing complex emotional challenges. Competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth are offered, making this an excellent opportunity to make a lasting impact.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree accepted by the British Psychological Society.
• Registration as a Clinical Psychologist with HCPC is essential.
• Experience in delivering psychological services in CAMHS.

Responsibilities

• Lead in supporting high-quality psychological services delivery.
• Carry a clinical caseload and integrate intervention pathways.
• Develop policies for North Manchester CAMHS.

Skills

Complex methods of CAMHS assessment

Integration of theories with clinical practice

Communication skills with children and parents

Coping with stressful situations

Education

Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology

HCPC Registration

Pre-qualification training with children

Job description

Senior Clinical Psychologist

The closing date is 16 February 2026

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

The post holder will carry a caseload and play a role in developing and integrating intervention pathways.

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.

Main duties of the job

This post is open to experienced Clinical Psychologists with 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 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 North Manchester, in the context of a comprehensive and integrated CAMHS. To support the leadership team in representing clinical psychology/psychological services and CAMHS in Central Manchester in multi-agency 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 North Manchester CAMHS. Effective working relationships are essential at all levels and with multiple stakeholders, in Central Manchester CAMHS (with core colleagues and those in specialist/targeted CAMHS), Children's Services, Community Health, Education and other partner agencies.

About us

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.

Job responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your applicationHere at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOUfor our patients, our communities, and each other.As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your applicationespecially personal statements and responses to role-specific questionsis written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.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. Diversity MattersMFT 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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Diploma, masters, doctoral degree or equivalent accepted by the British Psychological Society as qualifying the person to work as a clinical psychologist
• Registrations as a Clinical Psychologist with the Health Care Professions Council
• Eligibility for BPS Chartered status
• Pre-qualification training or experience with children and adolescents.

Skills

• Skills in the use of complex methods of CAMHS l assessment, intervention and management in work with children and families.
• Ability to integrate CAMHS theories and outcome data with clinical practice and service provision.
• Ability to work with people from different backgrounds, cultures and of different ages.
• Ability to cope with stressful interpersonal situations including maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems.
• Good skills in communicating with children, parents and colleagues.
• Demonstrate sensitivity in all contact with disadvantaged groups.

Personal attributes & Work Related Circumstance

• Interest in general welfare of children
• Flexibility in working arrangements
• Able to travel for work purposes during the working day

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

£55,690 to £62,682 a year, per annum, pro rata