Assistant Psychologist MFT CAMHS Workforce

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  • Manchester
  • £27,485-30,162 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 hour ago
Make a difference with us for Children and Young People across Manchester, Salford and Trafford!If you are looking for somewhere you can make a real difference and are passionate about improving Children and Young People's Mental Health and Wellbeing then we have just the role for you!You'll be an enthusiastic, committed and skilled Psychology graduate able to contribute to the development of the CAMHS workforce in MFT (which includes, expansion, retention, new roles and training) alongside opportunities for clinical and research work. You will be supported to put your creativity, innovation, knowledge, skills and research to good use helping to improve outcomes for Children and Young People across MFT CAMHS.You'll have an excellent opportunity to gain experience in many aspects of our innovative work with children and families. The postholder will also have the opportunity to work under supervision with individual cases.We offer full training within the service, encouraging progression, with regular clinical and managerial supervision.Main duties of the jobPost holder will be involved in the design and development of a comprehensive workforce plan for MFT CAMHS, which may also include the management of data systems as necessary to meet the specifications of this programme of work.Post holder will also be responsible for key administrative duties in relation to the programme of work.Under supervision, the post holder will assist qualified Clinical Psychologists in implementing psychological interventions. This will include using various methods to collect relevant data, analysis of data, undertaking clinical interventions with others and evaluating interventions. The post holder may be expected to communicate sensitive information with children, families and parent groups both verbally and in writing.Post holder will be expected to liaise with other stakeholders/professionals such as school teachers & social workers in arranging meetings, gathering information and undertaking assessments and interventions.The post holder will be expected to assist in undertaking teaching and training. This will include the production of relevant literature and contributing to training initiatives under supervision. Undertaking literature searches relevant to particular projects and the preparation and presentation of summaries and reports.The post holder will be expected to organise their own day to day work tasks and activities and will be expected to plan activity and make appropriate judgments regarding urgency.About usMFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of over £3bn & 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 30,000 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.DetailsDate posted04 September 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 4Salary£27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum (pro rata)ContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number349-MCH-7415223*Job locationsCarol Kendrick CentreManchesterM23 9XDJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo 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 MattersMFT 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 descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo 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 MattersMFT 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 SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • Good Honours Degree in Psychology or equivalent (at least Class 2 division 1)
Desirable
  • Good academic record (e.g. A level results/1st class degree)
KnowledgeEssential
  • 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
  • Experience of descriptive statistical analysis
  • Ability to handle search through complex data sources including case notes
Desirable
  • Experience of audit
  • Experience of database software computer packages
  • Demonstrated interest in working with people with mental health problems
  • Experience of audit - beyond projects undertaken for degree
  • Demonstrated ability to set up databases
SkillsEssential
  • 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
Desirable
  • Excellent presentation skill - demonstrated beyond requirements for degree
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • Good Honours Degree in Psychology or equivalent (at least Class 2 division 1)
Desirable
  • Good academic record (e.g. A level results/1st class degree)
KnowledgeEssential
  • 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
  • Experience of descriptive statistical analysis
  • Ability to handle search through complex data sources including case notes
Desirable
  • Experience of audit
  • Experience of database software computer packages
  • Demonstrated interest in working with people with mental health problems
  • Experience of audit - beyond projects undertaken for degree
  • Demonstrated ability to set up databases
SkillsEssential
  • 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
Desirable
  • Excellent presentation skill - demonstrated beyond requirements for degree

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