Clinical Psychologist​/Senior CAMHS Practitioner​/YJS

Main area Clinical Psychologist/Senior Mental Health Practitioner Grade NHS AfC:
Band 7 Contract 12 months (fixed term) Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job
-SHCG-8229480-RL4

Site Pendleton Gateway Town Salford Salary £49,387 - £56,515 Per Annum (Pro Rata) Salary period Yearly Closing 13/10/2026 23:59

This is an exciting opportunity to join our supportive Core CAMHS team in Salford, with a key part of the role providing designated CAMHS input into Salford Youth Justice Service (YJS).

We are looking for a skilled Clinical Psychologist or experienced Mental Health Practitioner who is passionate about delivering high-quality care to children and young people with complex mental health needs.

The postholder will work across Core CAMHS and YJS, providing specialist mental health assessment, formulation and therapeutic intervention. Within YJS, you will work closely with the multi-agency team, providing consultation and specialist mental health input to young people who may present with complex mental health, risk, safeguarding and wider social needs.

You will join an experienced multidisciplinary team and will be expected to work autonomously, manage clinical risk and work effectively with families and partner agencies.

We offer regular supervision and opportunities for professional development and specialist training across the Trust and Greater Manchester.

Applicants applying as a Clinical Psychologist must have completed their Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and provide confirmation of successful completion formally ratified by their university.

The postholder will provide specialist mental health assessment, formulation and evidence-based intervention for children and young people across Salford Core CAMHS, with designated responsibility for providing CAMHS input into Salford Youth Justice Service (YJS).

As a Band 7 Senior Mental Health Practitioner, you will work autonomously with a defined caseload, including young people presenting with complex mental health, risk and safeguarding needs. You will undertake mental health and risk assessments, develop formulation-led care plans and deliver appropriate therapeutic interventions.

A key part of the role will be working alongside YJS colleagues to identify and respond to the mental health needs of young people known to the service. This will include direct clinical work, consultation, advice and joint working with the wider professional network, supporting young people to access appropriate mental health support.

You will work closely with families and partner agencies to provide coordinated care and contribute to the assessment and management of clinical risk.

As a senior practitioner, you will provide clinical support and supervision to colleagues and contribute to service development, audit and quality improvement, helping to maintain high standards of care across Salford CAMHS and YJS.

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.