Senior Mental Health Practitioner

We are excited to offer the opportunity for a Mental Health Practitioner to join the multi-agency team supporting neuro-diverse children and young people in Manchester. The post holder will contribute to the development of a needs led offer of care and will be a key member of the team developing pathways for ADHD, mental health and well-being for neuro-diverse young people. They will support and expand the needs led offer for young people with ADHD and focus on the wellbeing offer. There will be the opportunity to run group-based interventions and educational workshops., The post-holder's duties will include contributing to service development, offering interventions, multi-agency liaison, consultation and training of other clinicians as appropriate, specific to their professional expertise as a Mental Health Practitioner. They will have the opportunity to contribute to neuro-developmental assessments and will provide needs led support to children and families in conjunction with other members of the team. The postholder will have the skills and experience to manage their own complex caseload and make autonomous decisions. There will be opportunities to develop skills and training from more experienced clinicians in the field of neuro-developmental assessment.

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.