Job summary
As an enthusiastic and skilled Psychology graduate, you'll contribute to two innovative programmes: CAMHS workforce development, focusing on expansion, retention, new roles, and training, and the GM i-THRIVE framework, an exciting system transformation initiative for children and young people's (CYP) mental health. You'll be supported to use your creativity, knowledge, and research skills to improve CYP outcomes across Greater Manchester.
This hybrid role offers a dynamic opportunity to work on both programmes and engage in clinical work. Three days are dedicated to supporting the programmes, and two days focus on clinical duties.
Key responsibilities include supporting senior colleagues within the GM CAMHS Workforce and THRIVE Transformation Programme teams. You'll liaise with community agencies, manage data entry, assist with psychological assessments, and contribute to project tasks under supervision. Participation in team activities and broader programme support is essential.
A critical part of the role involves assisting with workforce training, including digital content creation (e.g., on WordPress). You'll also contribute to marketing CAMHS initiatives, evaluating programmes, developing systems, analyzing data, and presenting insights to the Workforce Transformation Programme team and stakeholders.
You'll work under the supervision of a Senior Clinical colleague and receive appropriate training for clinical and other duties.
Main duties of the job
A good knowledge of current national policy around Child and Adolescent Mental Health
A good knowledge of psychological principles in relation to childhood development and mental health
Experience in working with children, adolescents and/or adults with mental health problems.
Experience in using computer software packages - SPSS, Microsoft Word, Access, Excel and WordPress
Experience of descriptive statistical analysis
Ability to handle search through complex data sources including case notes
Able to work to tight deadlines
Ability to work with people from different backgrounds and of different ages
Good communication and social skills (oral and written)
Ability to establish effective relationships with children and adults
Ability to work with people from different background and of different ages
Exceptional written communication skills.
Good organisational and time management skills including the ability to prioritise work according to fixed time-scales
Ability to work collaboratively with staff across CAMHS
About us
MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of £2.8bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.
We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.
At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good Honours Degree in Psychology or equivalent
Desirable
- Good academic record - 1st class degree, good a-level results
- Masters degree
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel across the MFT footprint
Experience
Essential
- Experience in working with children, adolescents and/or adults with mental health problems.
- Experience in using computer software packages - SPSS, Microsoft Word, Access, Excel
- Experience of descriptive statistical analysis
- Experience of clinical supervision
Desirable
- Experience of being an Assistant Psychologist
- Experience of database software computer packages
- Demonstrated interest in working with people with mental health problems.
- Experience of using WordPress
- Experience of audit - beyond projects undertaken for degree
- Demonstrated ability to set up databases
- Experience of research in a mental health setting
Knowledge, Skills and Ability
Essential
- A good knowledge of current national policy around Child and Adolescent Mental Health A good knowledge of psychological principles in relation to childhood development and mental health. Able to work to tight deadlines Ability to work with people from different backgrounds and of different ages Good communication and social skills (oral and written) Ability to establish effective relationships with children and adults Ability to work with people from different background and of different ages Exceptional written communication skills. Good organisational and time management skills including the ability to prioritize work according to fixed time-scales Ability to work collaboratively with staff across CAMHS
- A good knowledge of psychological principles in relation to childhood development and mental health.
- Able to work to tight deadlines
- Ability to work with people from different backgrounds and of different ages
- Good communication and social skills (oral and written)
- Ability to establish effective relationships with children and adults
- Good organisational and time management skills including the ability to prioritise work according to fixed time-scales
- Ability to work collaboratively with staff across CAMHS
Desirable
- Excellent presentation skill - demonstrated beyond requirements for degree
- Understanding how child mental health services work
- Experience of working in a MDT
- Knowledge of THRIVE Framework for system change
- Knowledge of workforce development in the NHS
Personal Attributes
Essential
- A commitment to undertake further relevant training and self-directed study.
- Punctual and flexible across hours of work when required.
- Demonstrable flexibility working alongside staff or stakeholders from multiple professional backgrounds
- Ability to reflect on own skills and development needs
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good Honours Degree in Psychology or equivalent
Desirable
- Good academic record - 1st class degree, good a-level results
- Masters degree
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel across the MFT footprint
Experience
Essential
- Experience in working with children, adolescents and/or adults with mental health problems.
- Experience in using computer software packages - SPSS, Microsoft Word, Access, Excel
- Experience of descriptive statistical analysis
- Experience of clinical supervision
Desirable
- Experience of being an Assistant Psychologist
- Experience of database software computer packages
- Demonstrated interest in working with people with mental health problems.
- Experience of using WordPress
- Experience of audit - beyond projects undertaken for degree
- Demonstrated ability to set up databases
- Experience of research in a mental health setting
Knowledge, Skills and Ability
Essential
- A good knowledge of current national policy around Child and Adolescent Mental Health A good knowledge of psychological principles in relation to childhood development and mental health. Able to work to tight deadlines Ability to work with people from different backgrounds and of different ages Good communication and social skills (oral and written) Ability to establish effective relationships with children and adults Ability to work with people from different background and of different ages Exceptional written communication skills. Good organisational and time management skills including the ability to prioritize work according to fixed time-scales Ability to work collaboratively with staff across CAMHS
- A good knowledge of psychological principles in relation to childhood development and mental health.
- Able to work to tight deadlines
- Ability to work with people from different backgrounds and of different ages
- Good communication and social skills (oral and written)
- Ability to establish effective relationships with children and adults
- Good organisational and time management skills including the ability to prioritise work according to fixed time-scales
- Ability to work collaboratively with staff across CAMHS
Desirable
- Excellent presentation skill - demonstrated beyond requirements for degree
- Understanding how child mental health services work
- Experience of working in a MDT
- Knowledge of THRIVE Framework for system change
- Knowledge of workforce development in the NHS
Personal Attributes
Essential
- A commitment to undertake further relevant training and self-directed study.
- Punctual and flexible across hours of work when required.
- Demonstrable flexibility working alongside staff or stakeholders from multiple professional backgrounds
- Ability to reflect on own skills and development needs
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
