Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Senior Clinical Psychologist
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About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity for a part-time Senior Clinical Psychologist to join a well-regarded and highly valued multi-disciplinary team working in the Adoption Psychology Service (APS) which is part of the Manchester CAMHS service for Looked After and Adopted Children. The APS offers a psychological service to Adoption Counts (Regional Adoption Agency) who provide the post-adoption support to adoptive families within 5 local authorities. The post holder will contribute to the continued development of a psychologically informed service for adopted children/families within Adoption Counts, providing consultation, assessment, and intervention with children and young people with complex needs (12 years and under).
Main Duties of the Job
- In conjunction with the Adoption managers and the CAMHS adoption clinical lead, to contribute to the continued development of a psychologically informed service for adopted children/families within Adoption Counts.
- Provide specialist psychological assessment and intervention with children and young people with complex needs (12 years and under).
- Provide specialist consultation on mental health issues within adopted children.
- Contribute to the development of a formulation clinic for Adoption Counts.
- Co-ordinate and provide training to adoption staff, parents, and other professionals.
- Contribute to evaluating outcomes and monitoring quality of interventions and promote the introduction of evidence-based practice in child care.
- Contribute to the quarterly and annual reporting systems.
- Develop and maintain links between adoption services and APS including looking at innovative ways of developing psychological services.
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About Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT)
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.
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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: Kate Bonser
- Job Title: Consultant Clinical Psychologist
- Email Address: kate.bonser@mft.nhs.uk
- Telephone Number: 0161 203 3255
Clinical Lead for the Adoption Psychology Service:
- Email Address: linda.yool@mft.nhs.uk
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