Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Clinical Psychologist
Get notified of more jobs like this · No spam, ever
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Job Description
This is a split post across 2 well established and innovative CAMH services offering 12 months maternity cover (0.6 wte) for targeted support to cared for children.
Manchester CAMHS-LAC
Manchester CAMHS-LAC is a long established multi-agency and multidisciplinary service. The service provides a specialist, targeted, city wide service to children and young people (0 – 18 years) who are cared for by Manchester City Council. There is extensive liaison, consultation and work with foster carers and professionals from Children’s Services and all associated networks. This is an experienced trauma informed team and consequently there are plenty of opportunities for CPD and learning as well as joint working opportunities.
Role Responsibilities
The post holder will work in CAMHS LAC offering assessment and intervention, specialist consultation and staff training as part of this team. The other part of the post will be the North CAMHS team supporting children and young people referred to the team who are cared for by Greater Manchester (GM) local authorities.
The main duties include providing consultation, training and a range of high quality interventions appropriate to the child or young person’s needs which will include; mental state assessment, risk assessment and management and evidence based interventions. The post holder will have a range of skills and knowledge base to deliver clinical aspects of the role in a multi-disciplinary team setting and will be competent to do this work as an autonomous practitioner within professional practice guidelines.
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
This post is a clinical post and the expectation of time management is the majority of time spent in clinical practice.
About Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT)
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.
Why MFT?
- Stimulating and Supportive Environment: Whether you’re beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters.
- Hive Electronic Patient Record System: Our system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.
- Collaborative, Multi-Disciplinary Community: 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.
- Respected and Supported Workplace: At MFT, you’ll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive.
- Clear Clinical Pathways for Professional Development: We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions.
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
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: Kate Bonser
- Job title: Service Lead for CAMHS LAC
- Email address: kate.bonser@mft.nhs.uk
- Telephone number: 0161 203 3255
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London