Job summary
This post is based within a well established multi-disciplinary team of professionals working with cared for children across Manchester. You will work as specialist practitioner with the team providing assessment, treatment and consultation for children, adolescents and families grounded in the principles and techniques of child & adolescent psychoanalytic psychotherapy. As a specialist resource, you will offer specialist consultation and training to colleagues and staff from partner agencies.
Main duties of the job
As an autonomous practitioner you will play a key part in the delivery of high-quality service provision that promotes and improves the mental health and well-being of children and young people in care, their families and carers. Managing a complex caseload within the multi-disciplinary team setting, the post holder will provide a range of high-quality care appropriate to the child or young person's needs which will include full mental health assessment, risk assessment and management, family and social assessment, consultation and therapeutic interventions.
Within a systemic and holistic framework, you will undertake needs led, evidence based, highly skilled assessments and provide therapeutic interventions, ensuring this is done evidencing shared decision making and partnership working with children and young people, their families and carers.
You will provide advice, information, consultation and supervision within the service and externally within your specialist area.
As part of working together you will actively liaise with and support robust partnership working arrangements between the CAMHS LAC team and community partners and other key stakeholders involved with the child across agencies in order that an integrated package of care is developed.
About us
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.
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 Guidethat 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.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application
Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOUfor our patients, our communities, and each other.
As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your applicationespecially personal statements and responses to role-specific questionsis written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.
Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.
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, please contact the manager named below.
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 Guidethat 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.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application
Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOUfor our patients, our communities, and each other.
As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your applicationespecially personal statements and responses to role-specific questionsis written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.
Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.
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, please contact the manager named below.
Person Specification
Essential criteria
Essential
- Full membership with the Association of Child Psychotherapists (or eligibility if imminently qualifying).
- A recognised qualification as a Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist as recognised by the Association of Child Psychotherapists.
- Experience of work with patient groups presenting high levels of complexity, in a CAMHS setting including experience in psychoanalytic psychotherapy assessment and therapeutic work with children, young people and families, parents/carers with a full range of presenting problems including time-limited psychotherapy
- Experience of representing clinical child psychotherapy within the context of multidisciplinary and/or multiagency treatment with a working knowledge of professional systems with proven experience of working effectively with people with mental health difficulties, including autonomous management of a complex caseload.
- Experience of working with hard to reach diverse community groups and individuals including experience of assessing and managing risk
- Experience of developing and providing evidenced based assessments, formulations, and care plans and effective use of ROMS.
- Experience of liaison and working with a range of other relevant agencies and professionals, including managing difficult conversations and differences of opinion. Experience of mentoring and supervision of others, including supporting the mental health and wellbeing of junior staff and trainees. Understanding of the principles of Clinical Governance and a willingness to follow Trust Policy and Procedures
- Ability to plan, implement and evaluate appropriate therapeutic interventions with children across the age range and their parents/carers demonstrating highly developed communication skills.
- To be able to function as a part of a multi-disciplinary team and to liaise effectively with other agencies with the ability to work with people from a range of different backgrounds, cultures and/or ages.
- To have the ability to manage own caseload and act as lead practitioner and to manage and organise own time and diary, and work flexibly and creatively in a clinical context and pressurised situations.
- To work as a team and demonstrate a commitment to CPD and supervision
Desirable
- Experience of consulting with other professionals in Health Education and/or Social Services.
- Experience of working with cared for children and the systems supporting them
Person Specification
Essential criteria
Essential
- Full membership with the Association of Child Psychotherapists (or eligibility if imminently qualifying).
- A recognised qualification as a Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist as recognised by the Association of Child Psychotherapists.
- Experience of work with patient groups presenting high levels of complexity, in a CAMHS setting including experience in psychoanalytic psychotherapy assessment and therapeutic work with children, young people and families, parents/carers with a full range of presenting problems including time-limited psychotherapy
- Experience of representing clinical child psychotherapy within the context of multidisciplinary and/or multiagency treatment with a working knowledge of professional systems with proven experience of working effectively with people with mental health difficulties, including autonomous management of a complex caseload.
- Experience of working with hard to reach diverse community groups and individuals including experience of assessing and managing risk
- Experience of developing and providing evidenced based assessments, formulations, and care plans and effective use of ROMS.
- Experience of liaison and working with a range of other relevant agencies and professionals, including managing difficult conversations and differences of opinion. Experience of mentoring and supervision of others, including supporting the mental health and wellbeing of junior staff and trainees. Understanding of the principles of Clinical Governance and a willingness to follow Trust Policy and Procedures
- Ability to plan, implement and evaluate appropriate therapeutic interventions with children across the age range and their parents/carers demonstrating highly developed communication skills.
- To be able to function as a part of a multi-disciplinary team and to liaise effectively with other agencies with the ability to work with people from a range of different backgrounds, cultures and/or ages.
- To have the ability to manage own caseload and act as lead practitioner and to manage and organise own time and diary, and work flexibly and creatively in a clinical context and pressurised situations.
- To work as a team and demonstrate a commitment to CPD and supervision
Desirable
- Experience of consulting with other professionals in Health Education and/or Social Services.
- Experience of working with cared for children and the systems supporting them
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
