Senior Locally Doctor in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Main area Psychiatry Grade MT04 Contract 12 months (Fixed term) Hours Full time - 40 hours per week Job
-SPH-8194366-RL4

Site Pendleton Gateway Town Salford Salary £67,325 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 14/10/2026 23:59

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Locally Employed Doctor to join the CAMHS team in Salford. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a supportive and experienced multidisciplinary team, providing high quality assessment, diagnosis and treatment for children and young people with a range of mental health difficulties.

The post offers a varied clinical role with opportunities to develop specialist skills, contribute to service development and work closely with colleagues across health, education, and social care. You will receive regular consultant supervision and be supported to develop your clinical and professional interests within a friendly and collaborative service.

You will provide high quality psychiatric assessment, diagnosis and treatment for children and young people referred to CAMHS, working as part of a multidisciplinary team. The role includes undertaking new assessments, managing follow up clinics, supporting medication management where appropriate and contributing to multidisciplinary formulation and care planning.

You will work closely with Consultant Psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, therapists, and partner agencies to deliver safe, effective and person centred care. There will be opportunities to contribute to service development, quality improvement, teaching, and supervision, with regular consultant supervision and support for ongoing professional development.

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is a leading centre of clinical excellence, renowned for pioneering patient care, advanced medical research, and a collaborative multi-speciality environment. We are the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester is the largest health academic campus in Europe – a great place to progress your career.

With over 30,000 employees, a turnover exceeding £3 billion, and 10 hospital and community services, join our team to help us deliver outstanding healthcare to our diverse communities.
We offer an engaging and supportive environment, with access to state-of-the-art facilities and cutting‑edge technology. Research and Innovation are at the heart of our work, offering opportunities to lead research that shapes the future of medicine, working alongside experts, advancing clinical practice, and improving patient outcomes.
At MFT, we foster a culture where every colleague is valued and empowered to thrive. Your expertise is recognised, your ambitions are supported, and your impact is felt at every level. Whether you want to develop your clinical skills, pursue research interests, or seek leadership opportunities, MFT provides the ideal environment to achieve your medical or professional aspirations.
If you are dedicated to driving clinical innovation and delivering compassionate patient care, join us to shape tomorrow’s healthcare; where clinical excellence, innovation, and your career will thrive.

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