Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
CAMHS Mental Health Practitioner
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About the Role
We are recruiting for 3 fixed-term 12-month roles involving 2 days per week on the Postgraduate Diploma in Psychological Therapies with Children and Young People. We are offering three pathway trainings: Cognitive-Behaviour Therapy Pathway (1 place), Systemic Family Practice Pathway (1 place), Learning Disability and Autism Pathway (1 place).
Course Details
The course will involve teaching and supervision in assessment, formulation, and intervention (according to the pathway recruited to) on Thursdays and Fridays at the Psychological Therapies Training Centre at Prestwich Hospital. You will additionally have 3 days per week based at one of our district CAMHS bases providing a clinical service to families. Methods of service delivery within the community include individual case-work, contributing to MDT and group interventions, and joining the on-call risk rota (as appropriate).
Key Responsibilities
- Formulate and implement plans for psychological therapeutic intervention within a chosen practice framework (CBT, Systemic, or Early Years), working in clinic, home, community, and educational settings where appropriate.
- Exercise responsibility for the assessment, treatment, and discharge of clients.
- Communicate highly complex condition-related or contentious or sensitive information where there may be significant barriers to acceptance and manage ensuing difficult interpersonal situations in the interests of the patient’s welfare.
- Assist in developing existing pathways/services with colleagues and partner agencies.
- Help plan, contribute to, and participate in any team-building process that may be seen as necessary to enhance the working efficiency of the service.
- Attend departmental and specialist team meetings.
- Receive regular clinical professional supervision from a clinical psychologist and other professional colleagues, where appropriate.
- Take responsibility for continuing professional development and continue to gain wider post-qualification experience in service-related areas.
- Take part in annual appraisal.
- Utilise evidence-based literature and research to support effective practice.
- Participate in evaluation of all clinical activity within the post and provide such information as required by the Head of Department for the purpose of service monitoring and evaluation.
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About Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT)
Join 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.
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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.
Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Dr. Paul Wallis
- Job Title: Director of Psychological Services
- Email Address: paul.wallis@mft.nhs.uk
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