Assistant Psychologist Salford CAMHS

Are you an enthusiastic and skilled Psychology graduate who would be interested in working within our well established CAMHS team as an Assistant Psychologist? We are keen to find 2 new team members who are able to utilise their existing skills and competencies and to build upon them to support young people and their families who are experiencing moderate to severe mental health difficulties.

Our team is made up of a wide variety of different professionals from health (i.e. Mental health nursing, LD nursing, Psychology, Psychiatry, SALT) and social care (Social workers). This means we offer an opportunity to work alongside colleagues from different disciplines, giving you a variety of experience and opportunities. We have other Assistant Psychologists in the team and there is a wider network of Assistant Psychologists across the MFT network.

This post involves assisting in the delivery and development of Salford Core CAMHS and supporting CAMHS clinicians in their direct work with children and young people and their families.

Salford CAMHS is unique in MFT as its core services and Neurodevelopmental offer sit under the same team. This means the post holder will have the opportunity to work within both streams and will be involved in assessment and interventions for young people who have a co-morbid mental health presentation alongside a suspected or diagnosed neurodevelopmental condition.

The post holder will assist with a wide range of duties at all stages of service delivery - assessment, formulation, intervention, and evaluation. Duties may include the development of resources, audit, service development and support to group delivery.

The post holder will also be expected to assist CAMHS clinicians in the preparation, delivery and evaluation of a variety of clinical, teaching and research tasks. They will act under the supervision of a Senior Clinical Psychologist and will receive regular supervision

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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