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

Job Overview As an autonomous practitioner you will play a key part in the delivery of high‑quality service provision that promotes and improves the mental health and well‑being of children and young people, their families and carers. Managing a complex caseload within the multi‑disciplinary team setting, the post holder will provide a range of high‑quality care appropriate to the child or young person’s needs which will include full mental health assessment, risk assessment and management, family and social assessment, consultation and therapeutic interventions. Within a systemic and holistic framework, you will undertake needs‑led, evidence‑based, highly skilled assessments and provide therapeutic interventions, ensuring this is done evidencing shared decision making and partnership working with children and young people, their families and carers. You will provide advice, information, consultation and supervision within the service and externally within your specialist area. As part of working together you will actively liaise with and support robust partnership working arrangements between the CAMHS team and community partners and other key stakeholders involved with the child across agencies that work within the Child and Adolescent Mental Health THRIVE framework. This is a clinical post and the expectation of time management is that the majority of time will be spent in actual practice. To assume responsibility for management of a complex caseload and exercise the highest standards of autonomous professional responsibility for the assessment, treatment and discharge of children, young people and their families/carers using specialist knowledge and evaluation of care programmes in collaboration with children, young people and their families/carers liaising with and referring to relevant agencies as appropriate. Our Organisation Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000+ 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. Application Process 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. Artificial Intelligence in Applications Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, we’re proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU—for 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 application—especially personal statements and responses to role‑specific questions—is 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 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, 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. This advert closes on Wednesday 3 Dec 2025 #J-18808-Ljbffr