Specialist CAMHS Practitioner/Clinical Psychologist | Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in Manchester is seeking an experienced mental health practitioner to provide evidence-based interventions to children and young people within CAMHS. This role requires managing a personal caseload and working autonomously in a multidisciplinary setting. Candidates must be a registered health care professional with significant experience in mental health services. The position offers opportunities for supervision and training within a supportive framework.

Qualifications

• Significant experience working with children, young people, and families with complex mental health needs.
• Working knowledge of CAMHS and adult mental health.
• Ability to communicate effectively across services.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own caseload providing high-quality care.
• Conduct assessments and deliver interventions within a multidisciplinary team.
• Work autonomously within professional practice guidelines.

Skills

Working with children

Risk assessment

Effective communication

Education

Registered Health Care Professional

Job description

Overview

Passionate about helping children and young people to improve their mental health? We are looking for an experienced mental health practitioner or psychologist to work autonomously within a multi-disciplinary team in Manchester CAMHS (Carol Kendrick Centre, South Manchester). The service works with Children, Young People and Families up to 18 years old with a wide range of complex emotional and behavioural difficulties. This is a clinical post with a majority of time spent in face-to-face practice and opportunities to contribute to multi-agency liaison, consultation and training.

The post holder will work in the South Manchester District for the core team and will see general referrals across the age range, providing formulation-driven and evidence-based interventions with children, young people and their families.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own caseload, providing high-quality care appropriate to the child or young person’s needs, including mental state assessment, risk assessment and risk management, and family and social assessment.
• Conduct assessments and deliver interventions within a multidisciplinary team setting, including liaison with other services and professionals.
• Provide evidence-based interventions and contribute to formulation-driven approaches for children, young people and families.
• Work autonomously as part of professional practice guidelines; participate in teaching and supervisory duties for other professionals, junior staff and/or students.
• Engage in multi-agency liaison, on-call duties for the South Manchester CAMHS, and contribute to training of other professionals where appropriate.
• Promote and develop partnerships, interfacing with other professionals and agencies within the Child and Adolescent Mental Health THRIVE Framework.
• Spend the majority of time in clinical practice and contribute to on-call rotas and wider service development as required.

Qualifications and Experience

• Registered Health Care Professional (e.g., Occupational Therapist, Paediatric or Mental Health Nurse, Social Worker, or Clinical Psychologist).
• Significant experience of working with children, young people and families with complex mental health needs.
• Working knowledge of CAMHS and/or adult mental health; understanding of assessing complex mental health needs and levels of risk.
• Ability to communicate effectively across services and to work as an autonomous practitioner within professional practice guidelines.

About the Organisation and Benefits

MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England, bringing together 10 hospitals and community services across Manchester, Trafford and beyond. The Trust emphasizes collaboration, transformation, digital enablement, and a strong research and education foundation. The organisation is pursuing a Green Plan for sustainable healthcare and a culture of inclusion, equal opportunity, and staff wellbeing.

Application Information

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the skills and experience needed, refer to the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the “Supporting Documents” heading. Read the Candidate Essentials Guide for information about the Trust, benefits, and how we care for you as you care for others before applying. This advert closes on Tuesday 16 Sep 2025.

Diversity Matters: MFT is committed to equality of opportunity, celebrating diversity, and eliminating discrimination. All individuals are encouraged to apply regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. If you have special requirements to help with your application, email [e-mail].