Principal Clinical Psychologist

Principal Clinical Psychologist

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The closing date is 27 January 2026

We are looking for a highly experienced Clinical Psychologist to join our innovative CAMHS team.

Manchester Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services work with Children and Young People from 5 to 18 years with a wide range of complex emotional and behavioural difficulties. You will have an integral role in developing and supporting the pathway into CAMHS. The post holder will provide clinical leadership for the delivery of our SPOA team. The postholder will offer supervision, consultation and training to members of the team.

The postholder will work closely with the District Lead Consultant Psychologist and the Senior Leadership Team. The postholder will carry a caseload and play a substantial role in developing and integrating intervention pathways.

We have strong links with Manchester Clinical Training course through supervision of trainees and teaching and an active research agenda. We encourage service innovation and value user participation. We are committed to CPD, the personal and professional development of team members and positive wellbeing, ensuring clinicians are able to achieve the right work‑life balance.

This vacancy is with South Manchester CAMHS at The Carol Kendrick Centre.

This post is open to highly experienced Clinical Psychologists and other eligible practitioners with the appropriate qualifications/experience. Significant experience of working in the delivery of psychological services in CAMHS and eligibility for HCPC Registration is essential.

As a senior highly specialist Clinical Psychologist/Equivalent Psychological Practitioner with substantial senior clinical experience and post‑qualification training, the post‑holder will work alongside other senior staff to provide leadership to support the systematic delivery of a high‑quality specialist clinical psychology/psychological service to children, young people and families in South Manchester, in the context of a comprehensive and integrated CAMHS.

To support the leadership team in representing clinical psychology/psychological services and CAMHS in South Manchester in multi‑agency development groups relating to community and primary care services. To support the leadership team in non‑clinical activity by proposing and implementing policy changes for South Manchester CAMHS.

Effective working relationships are essential at all levels and with multiple stakeholders, in South Manchester CAMHS (with core colleagues and those in specialist/targeted CAMHS), Children’s Services, Community Health, Education and other partner agencies.

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.

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