This is an exciting opportunity to join our supportive and forward-thinking Core CAMHS team in Salford, working with children and young people presenting with a range of complex mental health needs.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and skilled Clinical Psychologist or experienced Mental Health Practitioner who is passionate about delivering high-quality, compassionate care. This role offers the opportunity to further develop your expertise in mental health assessment, formulation, and therapeutic intervention, while supporting children, young people, and their families to achieve positive outcomes.
You will join a dynamic multidisciplinary team where collaboration, clinical excellence, and innovation are valued. The role requires a confident practitioner who can work autonomously, manage clinical risk, and contribute to a busy and rewarding service.
We offer excellent opportunities for professional development, including regular supervision and access to specialist training across the Trust and Greater Manchester.
Salford CAMHS works within the Thrive Framework, placing children, young people, and families at the centre of care. This is a rewarding opportunity to contribute to meaningful service delivery and improve outcomes for young people.
The postholder will provide specialist mental health assessment, formulation, and evidence-based intervention for children and young people referred to Salford Core CAMHS. As a Band 7 Senior Mental Health Practitioner, you will work autonomously with a defined caseload, including complex and high-risk presentations, supporting safe, effective, and high-quality clinical care.
You will undertake comprehensive mental health and risk assessments, develop formulation-driven care plans, and deliver therapeutic interventions in line with evidence-based practice and professional standards. You will work collaboratively with families, schools, and partner agencies to provide holistic, coordinated care and improve outcomes for children and young people.
The role includes providing consultation and clinical advice to colleagues and partner agencies, contributing to safe caseload management, and supporting risk management within the multidisciplinary team. You will also contribute to service development through audit, quality improvement, and implementation of best practice.
As a senior practitioner, you will support colleagues through supervision, mentoring, and sharing clinical expertise. You will contribute to maintaining high standards of care, supporting service delivery, and improving access and outcomes for children and young people within Salford CAMHS.
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.
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. So that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll 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 you’ll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
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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, 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.
