Clinical Psychologist

This is an exciting opportunity for a part time senior Clinical Psychologist to join a well regarded and highly valued multi disciplinary team working in the Adoption Psychology Service (APS) which is part of the Manchester CAMHS service for Looked After and Adopted Children. The APS offers a psychological service to Adoption Counts (Regional Adoption Agency) who provide the post adoption support to adoptive families within 5 local authorities. The post holder will contribute to the continued development of a psychologically informed service for adopted children/families within Adoption Counts, providing consultation, assessment and intervention with children and young people with complex needs (12 years and under).

The main duties of the job include:

· In conjunction with the Adoption managers and the CAMHS adoption clinical lead, to contribute to the continued development of a psychologically informed service for adopted children/families within Adoption Counts.

· Provide specialist psychological assessment and intervention with children and young people with complex needs (12 years and under).

· Provide specialist consultation on mental health issues within adopted children

· Contribute to the development of a formulation clinic for Adoption Counts

· Co-ordinate and provide training to adoption staff, parents and other professionals

· Contribute to evaluating outcomes and monitoring quality of interventions and promote the introduction of evidence based practice in child care.

· Contribute to the quarterly and annual reporting systems

· Develop and maintain links between adoption services and APS including looking at innovative ways of developing psychological services

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.

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you'll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the 'Supporting Documents' heading.

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