Senior Clinical Psychologist/MHP – CAMHS Lead

NHS; Manchester; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is seeking a Senior Clinical Psychologist/MHP to lead assessment and intervention within Trafford CAMHS CIC for Children in Care.

The post requires a Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology, postgraduate training in psychological therapies, and extensive experience with Looked After Children in a multiagency setting, able to work autonomously under professional governance.

Qualifications

• Qualified to practise as a Clinical Psychologist with registration/ accreditation.
• Postgraduate training in psychological therapies (e.g. CBT, SFT, IPT, family therapy).
• Experience of working with Looked After Children and multiagency settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide a range of interventions and assessments for children and young people (0–18).
• Autonomous practice within professional guidelines with supervision of junior staff.
• Lead teaching, supervision and liaison across services within CAMHS CIC.

Education

Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology (or equivalent)

Diploma or Masters level in Psychological Therapies

Postgraduate training in psychological therapies (CBT / SFT / IPT / Family Therapy)

Job description

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is seeking a Senior Clinical Psychologist/MHP to lead assessment and intervention within Trafford CAMHS CIC for Children in Care.

The post requires a Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology, postgraduate training in psychological therapies, and extensive experience with Looked After Children in a multiagency setting, able to work autonomously under professional governance.