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Principal Practitioner Psychologist

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>Are you ready to bring your passion, personality, creativity, and clinical expertise to a role that makes a real difference? Are you looking for a team who supports, celebrates, and invests in you? Are you keen to champion patient care, clinical excellence, and service development?</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>We really do practice what we preach here at Vita, with a company-wide focus on staff wellbeing, a flexible and creative approach to work and a real culture of openness and support. We love to see our colleagues thrive and achieve their personal goals, so we place a real emphasis on quality supervision, rich CPD and encouraging our PWPs to take on leadership roles and training opportunities.</p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>Vita Health Group celebrates life. Improving lives physically and mentally drives everything we do. To find out more about Vita Health Group and the services we provide, please click here: <a href="https://www.vitahealthgroup.co.uk" target="_blank">https://www.vitahealthgroup.co.uk</a></p>


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>05 September 2025</p>

  
    <h3>Pay scheme</h3>
    <p>Other</p>

    
  

  
  
  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
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      Depending on experience
      
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  <h3 id="contract_type_heading">Contract</h3>
  <p>Permanent</p>

  

  
    <h3 id="working_pattern_heading">Working pattern</h3>
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          Full-time,
        
      
        
          Flexible working,
        
      
        
          Home or remote working
        
      
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  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>VP8C1F5120</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
                  <p>Calderdale/Hybrid</p>
            <p>HX1 2EQ</p>
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    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p><strong>Are you ready to bring your passion, personality, creativity, and clinical expertise to a role that makes a real difference? Are you looking for a team who supports, celebrates, and invests in you? Are you keen to champion patient care, clinical excellence, and service development?</strong></p><p><strong>If so, Vita Health Group is the place for you!</strong></p><p><strong>Getting to know Us</strong></p><p>Hello! We are VitaMinds Calderdale - we work in partnership with West Yorkshire Integrated Care, to support individuals aged 18+ in the local area.</p><p>We are proud to be the lead provider of NHS Talking Therapies in West Yorkshire and see the life changing impact of the work we do every day.</p><p>We really do practice what we preach here at Vita, with a company-wide focus on staff wellbeing, a flexible and creative approach to work and a real culture of openness and support. We love to see our colleagues thrive and achieve their personal goals, so we place a real emphasis on quality supervision, rich CPD and encouraging our PWPs to take on leadership roles and training opportunities.</p><p><strong>Making People Better</strong></p><p>As a qualified PWP, you have a vital role to play in the service we provide to our clients.</p><p>Using your clinical expertise, you will assess the suitability of new referrals through telephone assessments and provide short term, low intensity interventions via telephone, online webinars, and computerised CBT (cCBT). Where needed, you will work closely with colleagues at Steps 3 and 4, and external services, to support safe onward referrals and step ups, at all times maintaining and advocating for patient dignity, confidentiality and inclusivity.</p><p><strong>Getting to know You</strong></p><p>Each PWP brings their own unique skills, background, and experiences to their practice. Alongside this, we are also looking for:</p><ul><li>A Graduate/Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert) in Low Intensity Interventions (Adults)</li> <li>BABCP or BPS registration or pending registration (if returning to practice and not sure how to meet registration requirements, we are happy to discuss prior to interview)</li> <li>Experience of working with people who have experienced a mental health problem</li> <li>An awareness of and commitment to supporting and facilitating diversity and inclusion</li></ul><p>This is a hybrid role with some face to ace work in Halifax clinics.</p><p>If this sounds like the right fit for you, we look forward to welcoming you to the team!</p><strong>Why Vita Health Group?</strong><p>Vita Health Group celebrates life. Improving lives physically and mentally drives everything we do. Now part of Spire Healthcare Group plc we have been providing physical and mental health services for over 30 years. We work in partnership with the NHS, are engaged by insurers and some of the UKs largest corporate companies to support their workforce and provide a full range of physiotherapy services to private customers.</p><p>To achieve our mission of <strong>Making People Better</strong>, we recognise the importance of investing in our staff. We are an award-winning employer recently recognised nationally as <em>Best Company to Work for at the Health and Wellbeing Awards 2024.</em></p><p>This is also recognised by current employees our most recent Employee Survey results showed the top 5 reasons to work here as being:</p><ul><li>Supportive team and management</li> <li>Positive work environment</li> <li>Wellbeing and mental health support</li> <li>Trust and respect</li> <li>Autonomy and flexibility</li></ul><p>We are keen to progress your skills and enable career development and provide regular Continued Professional Development opportunities including secondments, management training, a mentoring scheme, apprenticeships and regular events and webinars across a range of clinical disciplines. In addition to a competitive salary, we also offer the opportunity of a flexible work life balance and a comprehensive benefits package which you can view here: <a href="https://www.vitahealthgroup.co.uk/join-us/careers/" target="_blank">https://www.vitahealthgroup.co.uk/join-us/careers/</a></p><p>Vita Health Group is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and is seeking to improve the diversity of its workforce. We are committed to Equality, Diversity &amp; Inclusion best practice and positively encourage applications from candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion/belief, marital status, or pregnancy/maternity. For further information on our EDI commitments please view here: Vita Health Groups commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion</p><p>We are committed to being equitable and supporting the wellbeing of all employees.</p><ul><li>We are a Mindful Employer</li> <li>Our status as a Disability Confident Leader dedicated to ensuring that all candidates are treated fairly throughout the recruitment process. All disabled candidates that meet the minimum essential criteria will be considered for interview.</li> <li>Our Ethnicity Matters Scheme where all applicants for senior roles (£40,000+) from a minority ethnic group that meet the essential criteria will be considered for interview.</li> <li>Our Gender Matters Scheme where all women applicants for senior roles (£60,000+) that meet the essential criteria will be considered for interview.</li> <li>Our sign up to the Armed Forces Covenant. </li> <li>Our status as a Menopause Friendly Committed employer.</li> <li>Our sign up to the Employer with Heart Charter. </li> <li>Our commitment to meet the standards outlined in the NHS Equality Delivery System (EDS). Workforce Race Equality Standard (WRES) and Workforce Disability Equality Standard (WDES).</li> <li>Access to health and wellbeing services for colleagues including Mental Health Advocates and an Employee Assistance Programme.</li> <li>An embedded speaking up culture facilitated by Freedom to Speak Up Guardians.</li> <li>Treating transgender individuals with dignity and recognising the potential complications that may arise when taking references. We encourage applicants to contact HR at <a href="mailto:hr@vhg.co.uk" target="_blank">hr@vhg.co.uk</a> to discuss or amend how we manage reference requests.</li></ul><p>Should you wish to discuss any adjustment or assistance you need in the application or interview process please contact <a href="mailto:recruitment@vhg.co.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@vhg.co.uk</a> and we will facilitate.</p><p>Please note, all applicants must be legally entitled to accept and perform work in the UK and all positions are subject to a DBS check.</p><p>Any data which you share with us throughout the hiring process will be stored securely within the UK and is accessible only by staff who require it. Should your application be unsuccessful, your data will be securely destroyed after 6 months.</p><p>Vita Health Group reserves the right to close this job when sufficient applications have been received.</p>  

  
    
      
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      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p><strong>Are you ready to bring your passion, personality, creativity, and clinical expertise to a role that makes a real difference? Are you looking for a team who supports, celebrates, and invests in you? Are you keen to champion patient care, clinical excellence, and service development?</strong></p><p><strong>If so, Vita Health Group is the place for you!</strong></p><p><strong>Getting to know Us</strong></p><p>Hello! We are VitaMinds Calderdale - we work in partnership with West Yorkshire Integrated Care, to support individuals aged 18+ in the local area.</p><p>We are proud to be the lead provider of NHS Talking Therapies in West Yorkshire and see the life changing impact of the work we do every day.</p><p>We really do practice what we preach here at Vita, with a company-wide focus on staff wellbeing, a flexible and creative approach to work and a real culture of openness and support. We love to see our colleagues thrive and achieve their personal goals, so we place a real emphasis on quality supervision, rich CPD and encouraging our PWPs to take on leadership roles and training opportunities.</p><p><strong>Making People Better</strong></p><p>As a qualified PWP, you have a vital role to play in the service we provide to our clients.</p><p>Using your clinical expertise, you will assess the suitability of new referrals through telephone assessments and provide short term, low intensity interventions via telephone, online webinars, and computerised CBT (cCBT). Where needed, you will work closely with colleagues at Steps 3 and 4, and external services, to support safe onward referrals and step ups, at all times maintaining and advocating for patient dignity, confidentiality and inclusivity.</p><p><strong>Getting to know You</strong></p><p>Each PWP brings their own unique skills, background, and experiences to their practice. Alongside this, we are also looking for:</p><ul><li>A Graduate/Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert) in Low Intensity Interventions (Adults)</li> <li>BABCP or BPS registration or pending registration (if returning to practice and not sure how to meet registration requirements, we are happy to discuss prior to interview)</li> <li>Experience of working with people who have experienced a mental health problem</li> <li>An awareness of and commitment to supporting and facilitating diversity and inclusion</li></ul><p>This is a hybrid role with some face to ace work in Halifax clinics.</p><p>If this sounds like the right fit for you, we look forward to welcoming you to the team!</p><strong>Why Vita Health Group?</strong><p>Vita Health Group celebrates life. Improving lives physically and mentally drives everything we do. Now part of Spire Healthcare Group plc we have been providing physical and mental health services for over 30 years. We work in partnership with the NHS, are engaged by insurers and some of the UKs largest corporate companies to support their workforce and provide a full range of physiotherapy services to private customers.</p><p>To achieve our mission of <strong>Making People Better</strong>, we recognise the importance of investing in our staff. We are an award-winning employer recently recognised nationally as <em>Best Company to Work for at the Health and Wellbeing Awards 2024.</em></p><p>This is also recognised by current employees our most recent Employee Survey results showed the top 5 reasons to work here as being:</p><ul><li>Supportive team and management</li> <li>Positive work environment</li> <li>Wellbeing and mental health support</li> <li>Trust and respect</li> <li>Autonomy and flexibility</li></ul><p>We are keen to progress your skills and enable career development and provide regular Continued Professional Development opportunities including secondments, management training, a mentoring scheme, apprenticeships and regular events and webinars across a range of clinical disciplines. In addition to a competitive salary, we also offer the opportunity of a flexible work life balance and a comprehensive benefits package which you can view here: <a href="https://www.vitahealthgroup.co.uk/join-us/careers/" target="_blank">https://www.vitahealthgroup.co.uk/join-us/careers/</a></p><p>Vita Health Group is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and is seeking to improve the diversity of its workforce. We are committed to Equality, Diversity &amp; Inclusion best practice and positively encourage applications from candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion/belief, marital status, or pregnancy/maternity. For further information on our EDI commitments please view here: Vita Health Groups commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion</p><p>We are committed to being equitable and supporting the wellbeing of all employees.</p><ul><li>We are a Mindful Employer</li> <li>Our status as a Disability Confident Leader dedicated to ensuring that all candidates are treated fairly throughout the recruitment process. All disabled candidates that meet the minimum essential criteria will be considered for interview.</li> <li>Our Ethnicity Matters Scheme where all applicants for senior roles (£40,000+) from a minority ethnic group that meet the essential criteria will be considered for interview.</li> <li>Our Gender Matters Scheme where all women applicants for senior roles (£60,000+) that meet the essential criteria will be considered for interview.</li> <li>Our sign up to the Armed Forces Covenant. </li> <li>Our status as a Menopause Friendly Committed employer.</li> <li>Our sign up to the Employer with Heart Charter. </li> <li>Our commitment to meet the standards outlined in the NHS Equality Delivery System (EDS). Workforce Race Equality Standard (WRES) and Workforce Disability Equality Standard (WDES).</li> <li>Access to health and wellbeing services for colleagues including Mental Health Advocates and an Employee Assistance Programme.</li> <li>An embedded speaking up culture facilitated by Freedom to Speak Up Guardians.</li> <li>Treating transgender individuals with dignity and recognising the potential complications that may arise when taking references. We encourage applicants to contact HR at <a href="mailto:hr@vhg.co.uk" target="_blank">hr@vhg.co.uk</a> to discuss or amend how we manage reference requests.</li></ul><p>Should you wish to discuss any adjustment or assistance you need in the application or interview process please contact <a href="mailto:recruitment@vhg.co.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@vhg.co.uk</a> and we will facilitate.</p><p>Please note, all applicants must be legally entitled to accept and perform work in the UK and all positions are subject to a DBS check.</p><p>Any data which you share with us throughout the hiring process will be stored securely within the UK and is accessible only by staff who require it. Should your application be unsuccessful, your data will be securely destroyed after 6 months.</p><p>Vita Health Group reserves the right to close this job when sufficient applications have been received.</p>    
  


      
  
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    <p>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.</p>
  

  

  
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      Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
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        <p>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.</p>
      

      

      
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          Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
          <a href="https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/working-health/overseas-health-professionals" target="_blank">NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).</a>
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    <h2>Employer details</h2>
    <h3>Employer name</h3>
    <p>Vita Health Group </p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
                  <p>Calderdale/Hybrid</p>
            <p>HX1 2EQ</p>
    
  

  
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        <p>Vita Health Group </p>
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                              <p>Calderdale/Hybrid</p>
                    <p>HX1 2EQ</p>
        
      

      
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            <p><a href="https://www.vitahealthgroup.co.uk/" target="_blank">https://www.vitahealthgroup.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)</a></p>

Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) Calderdale 

NHS Talking Therapies Team Manager (Tameside & Glossop)

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>MFT CAMHS Emerge 16-17 CMHT offer developmentally appropriate accessible and young person centred mental health services to young people aged 16 and 17 years, who live in Manchester Salford and Trafford. Under supervision the post holder will manage a caseload and provide a range of high quality care appropriate to the young person's needs which will include; mental state assessment, risk assessment and management, family and social assessment, consultation and evidence based interventions. The post holder will have a range of mental health and engagement skills and knowledge to deliver care in line with trust values from with in a multi-disciplinary team setting.</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>To undertake initial assessment with young people in a holistic and young person-centred way, including gathering of appropriate information from the child / young person, their family and from other relevant agencies</p>
<p>following assessment, to develop a formulation and plan for intervention, In partnership with the young person and those in their support net work and communicating this to the referrer and other relevant professionals.</p>
<p>d  Under Supervision to assist with duty activity, offering telephone support, liaison and consultation services to young people and relevant professionals</p>
<p>To liaise with a range of other statutory and voluntary / 3rd sector professionals working in other young peoples services</p>
<p>i.    To co-work cases managed by other members of the multi disciplinary team.</p>
<p>j.    To work from a multi agency perspective in liaison with other professionals</p>
<p>To attend and contribute to professional meetings.</p>
<p>To keep accurate, timely and thorough records of care provided to all patients, including the compilation of appropriate statistics.</p>
<p>To provide written reports as required and within timescale</p>
<p>Under supervision to be responsible for the management of agreed tasks in relation to specific services/resources within emerge t to ensure the efficient and safe running of that aspect of the service.</p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of over £3bn &amp; is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health &amp; social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.</p> <p>Bringing together 10 hospitals &amp; community services from across Manchester, Trafford &amp; beyond, we champion collaborative working &amp; 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.</p> <p>We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient &amp; staff experience, operational effectiveness &amp; driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.</p> <p>We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre &amp; 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.</p> <p>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.</p>


      
        
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  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>11 September 2025</p>

  
    <h3>Pay scheme</h3>
    <p>Agenda for change</p>

    
      
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      <p>Band 5</p>
  
  

  
  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
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      £31,049 to £37,796 a year
      
        per annum (pro rata)
      
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  <h3 id="contract_type_heading">Contract</h3>
  <p>Permanent</p>

  

  
    <h3 id="working_pattern_heading">Working pattern</h3>
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          Full-time
        
      
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  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>349-MCH-7418999*</p>
  

  
    
      
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      <p>The Moss Side Power House</p>
      <p>140 Raby St</p>
      <p>Manchester, Salford and Trafford</p>
            <p>M14 4SL</p>
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    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p>To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description &amp; 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. </p> <p><strong>Diversity Matters</strong></p> <p>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 <a href="mailto:resourcing@mft.nhs.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@mft.nhs.uk</a>. </p> <p>Were looking forward to hearing from you!</p>
  

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p>To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description &amp; 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. </p> <p><strong>Diversity Matters</strong></p> <p>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 <a href="mailto:resourcing@mft.nhs.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@mft.nhs.uk</a>. </p> <p>Were looking forward to hearing from you!</p>
    
  


      
  
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          Qualifications
        
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        <li>You must have a recognised qualification in: Registered Nursing: Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN - RNMH)/ Social Work / Occupational Therapy or other relevant qualification: e.g. Improving Access to Psychological Therapies qualification</li>
        
        <li>You must be registered with a professional body. e.g. Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) / Health &amp; Care Professions Council (HCPC) / Social Work England / British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)</li>
        
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          <li>Qualifications in Psychotherapeutic approaches e.g. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)/ Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)</li>
          
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        <li>Experience of working effectively with people with mental health difficulties</li>
        
        <li>Experience of assessing and managing risk: including safeguarding</li>
        
        <li>Experience of providing evidenced based assessments, formulations and treatment packages</li>
        
        <li>Experience of liaison and working with a range of other relevant agencies</li>
        
        <li>Experience of caseload working within a multidisciplinary mental health setting</li>
        
        <li>Understanding of Clinical Governance</li>
        
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        <h4>Desirable</h4>
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          <li>Experience of working in Child and Adolescent Mental Health</li>
          
          <li>Experience of providing interventions for children and young people with mental health problems and their families</li>
          
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        <li>Understanding of evidence-based practice and the ability to demonstrate how this influences clinical practice.</li>
        
        <li>To be able to function as a part of a multi-disciplinary community team and to liaise effectively with other agencies i.e., education, GP's, maintaining positive working relationships.</li>
        
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          <li>You must have a recognised qualification in: Registered Nursing: Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN - RNMH)/ Social Work / Occupational Therapy or other relevant qualification: e.g. Improving Access to Psychological Therapies qualification</li>
          
          <li>You must be registered with a professional body. e.g. Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) / Health &amp; Care Professions Council (HCPC) / Social Work England / British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)</li>
          
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            <li>Qualifications in Psychotherapeutic approaches e.g. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)/ Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)</li>
            
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            Experience
          
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          <li>Experience of working effectively with people with mental health difficulties</li>
          
          <li>Experience of assessing and managing risk: including safeguarding</li>
          
          <li>Experience of providing evidenced based assessments, formulations and treatment packages</li>
          
          <li>Experience of liaison and working with a range of other relevant agencies</li>
          
          <li>Experience of caseload working within a multidisciplinary mental health setting</li>
          
          <li>Understanding of Clinical Governance</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Experience of working in Child and Adolescent Mental Health</li>
            
            <li>Experience of providing interventions for children and young people with mental health problems and their families</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_3">
          
            Knowledge
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Understanding of evidence-based practice and the ability to demonstrate how this influences clinical practice.</li>
          
          <li>To be able to function as a part of a multi-disciplinary community team and to liaise effectively with other agencies i.e., education, GP's, maintaining positive working relationships.</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Demonstrable therapeutic skills</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
    
  



      
  
    <h3 id="dbs-message">Disclosure and Barring Service Check</h3>
    <p>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.</p>
  

  
    <h3 id="tier-two-sponsorship">Certificate of Sponsorship</h3>
    <p>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 <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration" target="_blank"> UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
    <p>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. <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants" target="_blank"> Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
  

  
    <h3 id="uk-registration">UK Registration</h3>
    <p>
      Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
      <a href="https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/working-health/overseas-health-professionals" target="_blank">NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).</a>
    </p>
  


 
  
    
      
        Additional information
      
    
    
      
        <h3 id="dbs-message">Disclosure and Barring Service Check</h3>
        <p>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.</p>
      

      
        <h3 id="tier-two-sponsorship">Certificate of Sponsorship</h3>
        <p>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 <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration" target="_blank"> UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
        <p>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. <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants" target="_blank"> Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
      

      
        <h3 id="uk-registration">UK Registration</h3>
        <p>
          Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
          <a href="https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/working-health/overseas-health-professionals" target="_blank">NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).</a>
        </p>
      
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Employer details</h2>
    <h3>Employer name</h3>
    <p>Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>The Moss Side Power House</p>
      <p>140 Raby St</p>
      <p>Manchester, Salford and Trafford</p>
            <p>M14 4SL</p>
    
  

  
    <br>
    <h3 id="employer_website_heading">Employer's website</h3>
      
        <p><a href="https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/" target="_blank">https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)</a></p>
      
  

  



  
      
        <h2>Employer details</h2>
        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>The Moss Side Power House</p>
          <p>140 Raby St</p>
          <p>Manchester, Salford and Trafford</p>
                    <p>M14 4SL</p>
        
      

      
        <br>
        <h3 id="employer_website_heading">Employer's website</h3>
          
            <p><a href="https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/" target="_blank">https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)</a></p>

CAMHS EMERGE 16-17 CMHT Mental Health Practitioner

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>This is a brilliant opportunity for a dedicated healthcare professional to join our Duty &amp; Assessment team and promote and improve the mental health and well-being of Children, Young People and those who care for them. Working for North Manchester CAMHS, you'll work with Children and Young People aged up to 18 years and who present with a wide range of complex emotional and behavioural difficulties. You'll be supported to manage a defined caseload and have the responsibility for the assessment, treatment and discharge of children and young people. We'll rely on you to ensure there is effective and sensitive communication between, the Children and Young People in your care, those who care for them, the health professionals you work with and other relevant agencies. MFT CAMHS sits within Royal Manchester Children's Hospital (RMCH) and is comprised of 44 separate services, including 5 Core CAMHS services (North, South, Salford, Central &amp; Trafford), Looked After Children/Adoption services, Children with Disabilities Service and Manchester Eating Disorders Service, along with Inpatient Services based at Galaxy House. Wherever your interests lie, we'll support you to develop your skills to become an expert in your field.</p>
<p>Let us tell you more about what the job involves and why this could be your next and best career move - you just need the right skills, experience and attitude so you can meet the needs and demands of the critical and life enhancing role for our patients.</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>To assume responsibility for management of a defined caseload and exercise the highest standards of professional responsibility for the assessment, treatment and discharge of children, young people and their families/carers using specialist knowledge and evaluation of care programmes in collaboration with children, young people and their families/carers, liaising with and referring to relevant agencies.</p> <p>To participate in a duty rota including receipt and screening of referrals, obtaining further information if needed and responding promptly to emergency requests for assessments or contact, signposting, and advice.</p> <p>To undertake assessment of children, young people including risk assessment, gathering appropriate information their family/ carers and other relevant agencies</p> <p>To develop a formulation and plan for intervention with the child, young person and parents/carers. Communicate this to the referrer/other relevant professionals</p> <p>To offer therapeutic, evidence-based practiced, interventions in line with NICE guidelines.</p> <p>To implement, co-ordinate and regularly review further assessment and a range of therapeutic interventions, including risk management,</p> <p>To routinely monitor effectiveness of clinical work by use of Routine Outcome Measures (ROM)</p> <p>Ensure that the perspective of children, young people and families is incorporated into all aspects of assessment and treatment</p> <p>The role involves travel to other locations within MFT and within the local community.</p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of over £3bn &amp; is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health &amp; social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.</p> <p>Bringing together 10 hospitals &amp; community services from across Manchester, Trafford &amp; beyond, we champion collaborative working &amp; 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.</p> <p>We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient &amp; staff experience, operational effectiveness &amp; driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.</p> <p>We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre &amp; 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.</p> <p>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.</p>


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>04 September 2025</p>

  
    <h3>Pay scheme</h3>
    <p>Agenda for change</p>

    
      
        <h3>Band</h3>
      
      <p>Band 6</p>
  
  

  
  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
    <p>
      £38,682 to £46,580 a year
      
        per annum (pro rata)
      
    </p>
  
  

  <h3 id="contract_type_heading">Contract</h3>
  <p>Permanent</p>

  

  
    <h3 id="working_pattern_heading">Working pattern</h3>
    <p>
      
        
          Part-time
        
      
    </p>
  

  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>349-MCH-7417130*</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>North Manchester Core CAMHS @ The Bridge</p>
      <p>Unit C, Madison Place, Northampton Road</p>
      <p>Manchester</p>
            <p>M40 5BP</p>
      <br>
      
        
      
    
  

      

      
  
    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p>To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description &amp; 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. </p> <p><strong>Diversity Matters</strong></p> <p>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 <a href="mailto:resourcing@mft.nhs.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@mft.nhs.uk</a>. </p> <p>Were looking forward to hearing from you!</p>
  

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p>To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description &amp; 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. </p> <p><strong>Diversity Matters</strong></p> <p>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 <a href="mailto:resourcing@mft.nhs.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@mft.nhs.uk</a>. </p> <p>Were looking forward to hearing from you!</p>
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Person Specification</h2>
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_1">
        
          Registration
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>You must be registered/accredited with a professional body: E.g., NMC, SW England, UKCP, HCPC, BACP</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_2">
        
          Qualifications
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>You must have a recognised qualification. Recognised qualifications are: Registered Nursing: RMN/RSCN, RNMH Social Work: CQSW/DipSW Occupational Therapy: Other relevant accreditable qualification</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Qualifications in Psychological Therapies, e.g., CBT/SFT/IPT</li>
          
          <li>Mentorship course ENB998 or equivalent</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_3">
        
          Experience
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Proven experience of working effectively with people with mental health difficulties</li>
        
        <li>Experience of assessing and managing risk, including safeguarding</li>
        
        <li>Experience of developing and providing evidence based assessments, formulations and care plans</li>
        
        <li>Experience of liaison and working with a range of other relevant agencies and professionals</li>
        
        <li>Experience of autonomously managing a caseload within a service</li>
        
        <li>Experience of mentoring and supervision of others</li>
        
        <li>Experience of working to clinical governance principles</li>
        
        <li>Experience of following organisational policies and procedures</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Experience of working in Child and Adolescent Mental Health</li>
          
          <li>Experience of providing interventions for children and young people with mental health problems and their families</li>
          
          <li>Community mental health experience</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
  


  
    
      
        Person Specification
      
    
    
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_1">
          
            Registration
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>You must be registered/accredited with a professional body: E.g., NMC, SW England, UKCP, HCPC, BACP</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_2">
          
            Qualifications
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>You must have a recognised qualification. Recognised qualifications are: Registered Nursing: RMN/RSCN, RNMH Social Work: CQSW/DipSW Occupational Therapy: Other relevant accreditable qualification</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Qualifications in Psychological Therapies, e.g., CBT/SFT/IPT</li>
            
            <li>Mentorship course ENB998 or equivalent</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_3">
          
            Experience
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Proven experience of working effectively with people with mental health difficulties</li>
          
          <li>Experience of assessing and managing risk, including safeguarding</li>
          
          <li>Experience of developing and providing evidence based assessments, formulations and care plans</li>
          
          <li>Experience of liaison and working with a range of other relevant agencies and professionals</li>
          
          <li>Experience of autonomously managing a caseload within a service</li>
          
          <li>Experience of mentoring and supervision of others</li>
          
          <li>Experience of working to clinical governance principles</li>
          
          <li>Experience of following organisational policies and procedures</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Experience of working in Child and Adolescent Mental Health</li>
            
            <li>Experience of providing interventions for children and young people with mental health problems and their families</li>
            
            <li>Community mental health experience</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
    
  



      
  
    <h3 id="dbs-message">Disclosure and Barring Service Check</h3>
    <p>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.</p>
  

  
    <h3 id="tier-two-sponsorship">Certificate of Sponsorship</h3>
    <p>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 <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration" target="_blank"> UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
    <p>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. <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants" target="_blank"> Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
  

  
    <h3 id="uk-registration">UK Registration</h3>
    <p>
      Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
      <a href="https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/working-health/overseas-health-professionals" target="_blank">NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).</a>
    </p>
  


 
  
    
      
        Additional information
      
    
    
      
        <h3 id="dbs-message">Disclosure and Barring Service Check</h3>
        <p>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.</p>
      

      
        <h3 id="tier-two-sponsorship">Certificate of Sponsorship</h3>
        <p>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 <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration" target="_blank"> UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
        <p>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. <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants" target="_blank"> Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
      

      
        <h3 id="uk-registration">UK Registration</h3>
        <p>
          Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
          <a href="https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/working-health/overseas-health-professionals" target="_blank">NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).</a>
        </p>
      
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Employer details</h2>
    <h3>Employer name</h3>
    <p>Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>North Manchester Core CAMHS @ The Bridge</p>
      <p>Unit C, Madison Place, Northampton Road</p>
      <p>Manchester</p>
            <p>M40 5BP</p>
    
  

  
    <br>
    <h3 id="employer_website_heading">Employer's website</h3>
      
        <p><a href="https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/" target="_blank">https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)</a></p>
      
  

  



  
      
        <h2>Employer details</h2>
        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>North Manchester Core CAMHS @ The Bridge</p>
          <p>Unit C, Madison Place, Northampton Road</p>
          <p>Manchester</p>
                    <p>M40 5BP</p>
        
      

      
        <br>
        <h3 id="employer_website_heading">Employer's website</h3>
          
            <p><a href="https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/" target="_blank">https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)</a></p>

CAMHS Mental Health Practitioner - Duty and Assessment

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>This is a brilliant opportunity for a dedicated healthcare professional with a core profession of<strong> Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language, Mental Health Nursing or Social Work.</strong></p>
<p><strong>We can offer a bespoke introduction and training plan in Children's and Young Peoples Mental Health Services.</strong></p>
<p>You will promote and improve the mental health and well-being of Young People and those who care for them.</p>
<p>Working for MFT CAMHS, you'll work with Children and Young People aged up to 18 years and who present with a wide range of complex emotional and behavioural difficulties. You'll be supported to manage a defined caseload and have the responsibility for the assessment, treatment and discharge of young people.</p>
<p>We'll rely on you to ensure there is effective and sensitive communication between, the Children and Young People in your care, those who care for them, the health professionals you work with and other relevant agencies.</p>
<p>Let us tell you more about what the job involves and why this could be your next and best career move - you just need the right skills, experience and attitude so you can meet the needs and demands of this critical and life enhancing role for our patients.</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>With current NMC, HCPC, SWE or BABCP registration alongside a recognised qualification, you'll have a working knowledge of CAMHS and/or adult mental health and have an understanding of assessing complex mental health needs &amp; levels of risk, including safeguarding and self-harm.</p>
<p>Using your experience of working with vulnerable people and their carers who present with complex mental health needs and are often a risk to themselves or others, you'll undertake assessments and formulate plans for intervention, in collaboration with the Child, Young Person and those who care for them.</p>
<p>Dedicated to providing an environment that encourages patient-centred involvement, you'll promote good working relationships as part of a wider multi-disciplinary team, making sure care is coordinated with the internal and external departments you work with, with the ultimate aim of providing the best patient journey possible.</p>
<p>Using your knowledge of evidence-based practice, you'll offer therapeutic solutions in line with the National Institute for Health &amp; Care Excellence (NICE) guidelines.</p>
<p>You will work as part of the duty and assessment team within the service and have a caseload of young people to whom you are offering ongoing intervention.</p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of over £3bn &amp; is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health &amp; social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.</p> <p>Bringing together 10 hospitals &amp; community services from across Manchester, Trafford &amp; beyond, we champion collaborative working &amp; 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.</p> <p>We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient &amp; staff experience, operational effectiveness &amp; driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.</p> <p>We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre &amp; 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.</p> <p>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.</p>


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>04 September 2025</p>

  
    <h3>Pay scheme</h3>
    <p>Agenda for change</p>

    
      
        <h3>Band</h3>
      
      <p>Band 6</p>
  
  

  
  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
    <p>
      £38,682 to £46,580 a year
      
        Per Annum (Pro Rata)
      
    </p>
  
  

  <h3 id="contract_type_heading">Contract</h3>
  <p>Permanent</p>

  

  
    <h3 id="working_pattern_heading">Working pattern</h3>
    <p>
      
        
          Full-time
        
      
    </p>
  

  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>349-MCH-7437352*</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>Trafford CAMHS</p>
      <p>1 Oriel Court, Tatton Road</p>
      <p>Sale</p>
            <p>M33 7ZF</p>
      <br>
      
        
      
    
  

      

      
  
    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p>To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description &amp; 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 <em>Candidate Essentials Guide</em> 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.</p> <p><strong>Diversity Matters</strong></p> <p>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 <a href="mailto:resourcing@mft.nhs.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@mft.nhs.uk</a>.</p> <p>Were looking forward to hearing from you!</p>
  

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p>To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description &amp; 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 <em>Candidate Essentials Guide</em> 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.</p> <p><strong>Diversity Matters</strong></p> <p>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 <a href="mailto:resourcing@mft.nhs.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@mft.nhs.uk</a>.</p> <p>Were looking forward to hearing from you!</p>
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Person Specification</h2>
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_1">
        
          Qualifications
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>You must have a recognised qualification. Recognised qualifications are: Registered Nursing: RMN/RSCN, RNMH Social Work: CQSW/DipSW Occupational Therapy: Other relevant accreditable qualification</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Qualifications in Psychological Therapies e.g. CBT / SFT/ IPT</li>
          
          <li>Mentorship course ENB998 or equivalent</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_2">
        
          Experience
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Proven experience of working effectively with people with mental health difficulties</li>
        
        <li>Experience of assessing and managing risk: including safeguarding</li>
        
        <li>Experience of providing evidenced based assessments, formulations, and care plans</li>
        
        <li>Experience of liaison and working with a range of other relevant agencies and professionals</li>
        
        <li>Experience of autonomously managing a caseload within a service</li>
        
        <li>Experience of mentoring and supervision of others</li>
        
        <li>Understanding of the principles of Clinical Governance</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Experience of working in Child and Adolescent Mental Health</li>
          
          <li>Experience of providing interventions for children and young people with mental health problems and their families</li>
          
          <li>Community mental health experience</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_3">
        
          Skills
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Up to date knowledge of child mental health and relevant legislation</li>
        
        <li>Understanding of evidence-based practice and the ability to demonstrate how this influences clinical practice</li>
        
        <li>The ability to assess, formulate and manage care appropriately, ensuring discharge is timely</li>
        
        <li>The ability to reflect on and critically appraise own practice</li>
        
        <li>To have the ability to manage own caseload and act as lead practitioner</li>
        
        <li>Ability to manage and organise own time and diary</li>
        
        <li>The ability to follow policy and make proposals for change</li>
        
        <li>The ability to work independently with the support of clinical and management supervision</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Experience of delivering training</li>
          
          <li>Demonstrable therapeutic skills</li>
          
          <li>IT competent</li>
          
          <li>Knowledge and understanding of the research process</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
  


  
    
      
        Person Specification
      
    
    
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_1">
          
            Qualifications
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>You must have a recognised qualification. Recognised qualifications are: Registered Nursing: RMN/RSCN, RNMH Social Work: CQSW/DipSW Occupational Therapy: Other relevant accreditable qualification</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Qualifications in Psychological Therapies e.g. CBT / SFT/ IPT</li>
            
            <li>Mentorship course ENB998 or equivalent</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_2">
          
            Experience
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Proven experience of working effectively with people with mental health difficulties</li>
          
          <li>Experience of assessing and managing risk: including safeguarding</li>
          
          <li>Experience of providing evidenced based assessments, formulations, and care plans</li>
          
          <li>Experience of liaison and working with a range of other relevant agencies and professionals</li>
          
          <li>Experience of autonomously managing a caseload within a service</li>
          
          <li>Experience of mentoring and supervision of others</li>
          
          <li>Understanding of the principles of Clinical Governance</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Experience of working in Child and Adolescent Mental Health</li>
            
            <li>Experience of providing interventions for children and young people with mental health problems and their families</li>
            
            <li>Community mental health experience</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_3">
          
            Skills
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Up to date knowledge of child mental health and relevant legislation</li>
          
          <li>Understanding of evidence-based practice and the ability to demonstrate how this influences clinical practice</li>
          
          <li>The ability to assess, formulate and manage care appropriately, ensuring discharge is timely</li>
          
          <li>The ability to reflect on and critically appraise own practice</li>
          
          <li>To have the ability to manage own caseload and act as lead practitioner</li>
          
          <li>Ability to manage and organise own time and diary</li>
          
          <li>The ability to follow policy and make proposals for change</li>
          
          <li>The ability to work independently with the support of clinical and management supervision</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Experience of delivering training</li>
            
            <li>Demonstrable therapeutic skills</li>
            
            <li>IT competent</li>
            
            <li>Knowledge and understanding of the research process</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
    
  



      
  
    <h3 id="dbs-message">Disclosure and Barring Service Check</h3>
    <p>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.</p>
  

  
    <h3 id="tier-two-sponsorship">Certificate of Sponsorship</h3>
    <p>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 <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration" target="_blank"> UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
    <p>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. <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants" target="_blank"> Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
  

  
    <h3 id="uk-registration">UK Registration</h3>
    <p>
      Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
      <a href="https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/working-health/overseas-health-professionals" target="_blank">NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).</a>
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        Additional information
      
    
    
      
        <h3 id="dbs-message">Disclosure and Barring Service Check</h3>
        <p>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.</p>
      

      
        <h3 id="tier-two-sponsorship">Certificate of Sponsorship</h3>
        <p>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 <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration" target="_blank"> UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
        <p>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. <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants" target="_blank"> Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
      

      
        <h3 id="uk-registration">UK Registration</h3>
        <p>
          Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
          <a href="https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/working-health/overseas-health-professionals" target="_blank">NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).</a>
        </p>
      
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Employer details</h2>
    <h3>Employer name</h3>
    <p>Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>Trafford CAMHS</p>
      <p>1 Oriel Court, Tatton Road</p>
      <p>Sale</p>
            <p>M33 7ZF</p>
    
  

  
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    <h3 id="employer_website_heading">Employer's website</h3>
      
        <p><a href="https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/" target="_blank">https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)</a></p>
      
  

  



  
      
        <h2>Employer details</h2>
        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>Trafford CAMHS</p>
          <p>1 Oriel Court, Tatton Road</p>
          <p>Sale</p>
                    <p>M33 7ZF</p>
        
      

      
        <br>
        <h3 id="employer_website_heading">Employer's website</h3>
          
            <p><a href="https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/" target="_blank">https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)</a></p>

Mental Health Practitioner/Occupational Therapist/Speech and Language

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>Location: Central
Hub - Unit 9 Brewery Yard, Deva City Office Park, Trinity
Way, Salford, M3 7BB (satnav: <strong>M3 7BD)</strong></p><p>Contract Type: Permanent Full Time (Reduced hours
will be considered)</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>We're looking
for a Therapy Manager to join the team. Leading a team of
trauma-informed therapists while delivering trauma-informed therapeutic
services. We are a dynamic service with a holistic service model, so the senior
role is supporting wider than just direct delivery.</p><p>You'll play a
key role in supporting clients, managing communications, supporting volunteers/placements.
You will work closely with our community development team and criminal justice
teams to ensure survivors have access to the right support. All staff have a
thematic leadership area to expand the organisations knowledge in areas
impacting male survivors and their loved ones.</p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>We Are
Survivors, are a survivor focused voluntary sector organisation that aims to
create and facilitate safe spaces for male, including trans and non-binary
individuals, survivors of sexual abuse, rape and sexual exploitation across
Greater Manchester providing access to quality assured support. Our work is
focused on developing ways for individuals to empower themselves to work
through personal and sometimes painful issues, guided and supported by our
trauma-informed team, following the trauma and recovery model.</p><p>Our vision is
to have A society where NO male survivor is left behind</p>


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>12 August 2025</p>

  
    <h3>Pay scheme</h3>
    <p>Other</p>

    
  

  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
    <p>
      £34,000 a year
      
    </p>
  
  
  

  <h3 id="contract_type_heading">Contract</h3>
  <p>Permanent</p>

  

  
    <h3 id="working_pattern_heading">Working pattern</h3>
    <p>
      
        
          Full-time,
        
      
        
          Part-time
        
      
    </p>
  

  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>B0220-25-0010</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>Unit 9 Brewery Yard</p>
      <p>Deva City Office Park</p>
      <p>Salford</p>
            <p>M3 7BB</p>
      <br>
      
        
      
    
  

      

      
  
    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p>Role Purpose</p><p>To manage specific services and teams, ensuring the provision of quality assured support services to male survivors and their loved ones.</p><p>Main Duties and Responsibilities</p><p> To manage the operaonal and clinical duty of care for support services</p><p> To maintain the safe and inclusive provision of spaces for all clients</p><p> To provide Line Management, guidance and professional and pastoral support to all client facing services staff and volunteers</p><p> To effecvely lead and successfully manage the provision of client services, as designed and governed by the organisaon, including ensuring KPIs are met and data handling and reporng is accurate.</p><p> To ensure that all services managed, effecvely record and idenfy threats and trends that will result in responding effecvely to meet clients needs.</p><p> To maintain and deliver relevant services to a small caseload of clients.</p><p> Manage and deliver specific projects as directed and agreed by the Executive Team.</p><p> To support the further development of the services that meet clients needs.</p><p>Organisational Core Responsibilities</p><p> Stringently uphold the organisations values of transparency, integrity, understanding and responsiveness throughout your work and your representation of We Are Survivors.</p><p> Honour a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and anti-oppressive practice and work positively and inclusively with everyone so that We Are Survivors provides a workplace that does not discriminate against people on the ground of their age, sexuality, religion or belief, race, gender, or disabilities.</p><p> Ensure 100% of the work you carry out is for the achievement of the mission to break the silence of the sexual abuse, rape and sexual exploitation of boys &amp; men and support them and their loved ones to engage in positive healing, free from the impact of abuse and vision a society where no male survivor is left behind.</p><p> Maintain strict confidentiality boundaries as you have access to sensitive, restricted, and classified information; and ensure that you are fully compliant with all information governance policies set by the organisation and/or Information Commissioners Office.</p><p> Respect individuals right to anonymity within and outside of the organisation.</p><p> Fully comply with all professional external frameworks, charters or practice standards that We Are Survivors subscribes to, is a member of, or carries.</p><p> Fully comply with the organisations standard operating procedures / quality assurance, guidelines, policies, and procedures, including all accurate recording of information and ensuring you do not act to compromise the organisational standards or any formal QA Accreditation.</p><p> Remain aware at all times of your responsibilities for your own health and safety, for the Health and Safety of those directly responsible to you, your work colleagues and any others who may be affected by the operations under your responsibility or control.</p><p> Ensure you comply with all requirements identified within infection control measures and risk management, both nationally and locally.</p><p> To work flexibly in the interests of the organisation, which may include undertaking other duties provided that these are appropriate to your background, skills and abilities.</p>
  

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p>Role Purpose</p><p>To manage specific services and teams, ensuring the provision of quality assured support services to male survivors and their loved ones.</p><p>Main Duties and Responsibilities</p><p> To manage the operaonal and clinical duty of care for support services</p><p> To maintain the safe and inclusive provision of spaces for all clients</p><p> To provide Line Management, guidance and professional and pastoral support to all client facing services staff and volunteers</p><p> To effecvely lead and successfully manage the provision of client services, as designed and governed by the organisaon, including ensuring KPIs are met and data handling and reporng is accurate.</p><p> To ensure that all services managed, effecvely record and idenfy threats and trends that will result in responding effecvely to meet clients needs.</p><p> To maintain and deliver relevant services to a small caseload of clients.</p><p> Manage and deliver specific projects as directed and agreed by the Executive Team.</p><p> To support the further development of the services that meet clients needs.</p><p>Organisational Core Responsibilities</p><p> Stringently uphold the organisations values of transparency, integrity, understanding and responsiveness throughout your work and your representation of We Are Survivors.</p><p> Honour a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and anti-oppressive practice and work positively and inclusively with everyone so that We Are Survivors provides a workplace that does not discriminate against people on the ground of their age, sexuality, religion or belief, race, gender, or disabilities.</p><p> Ensure 100% of the work you carry out is for the achievement of the mission to break the silence of the sexual abuse, rape and sexual exploitation of boys &amp; men and support them and their loved ones to engage in positive healing, free from the impact of abuse and vision a society where no male survivor is left behind.</p><p> Maintain strict confidentiality boundaries as you have access to sensitive, restricted, and classified information; and ensure that you are fully compliant with all information governance policies set by the organisation and/or Information Commissioners Office.</p><p> Respect individuals right to anonymity within and outside of the organisation.</p><p> Fully comply with all professional external frameworks, charters or practice standards that We Are Survivors subscribes to, is a member of, or carries.</p><p> Fully comply with the organisations standard operating procedures / quality assurance, guidelines, policies, and procedures, including all accurate recording of information and ensuring you do not act to compromise the organisational standards or any formal QA Accreditation.</p><p> Remain aware at all times of your responsibilities for your own health and safety, for the Health and Safety of those directly responsible to you, your work colleagues and any others who may be affected by the operations under your responsibility or control.</p><p> Ensure you comply with all requirements identified within infection control measures and risk management, both nationally and locally.</p><p> To work flexibly in the interests of the organisation, which may include undertaking other duties provided that these are appropriate to your background, skills and abilities.</p>
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Person Specification</h2>
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_1">
        
          Qualifications
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Registration:</li>
        
        <li> BACP, BABCP, UKCP, NCS, BPS or HCPC registered</li>
        
        <li>Qualifications:</li>
        
        <li> Diploma in Counselling / Psychotherapy or equivalent</li>
        
        <li> Safeguarding Children and Adults Level 3</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Registration:</li>
          
          <li> BACP Accredited or equivalent.</li>
          
          <li>Qualifications:</li>
          
          <li> Masters in counselling or Psychotherapy.</li>
          
          <li> Qualified in EMDR and/or PG Dip in CBT.</li>
          
          <li> Qualification relevant to role</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_2">
        
          Experience
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Knowledge and Experience:</li>
        
        <li> Knowledge of current support services in the UK that meet the needs of male identified victims/survivors of sexual violence.</li>
        
        <li> Understanding of the legal framework for victims of sexual abuse, rape and sexual exploitation.</li>
        
        <li> Previous experience of working with male identified victims/survivors of sexual violence.</li>
        
        <li> Previous experience of working within a highly confidential setting, adhering to data governance.</li>
        
        <li> Previous experience of working within the voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE) sector.</li>
        
        <li>Skills:</li>
        
        <li> A commitment to diversity, inclusion and anti-oppressive practice.</li>
        
        <li> Mentoring.</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Knowledge and Experience:</li>
          
          <li> Understanding of issues relating to rape and sexual assault.</li>
          
          <li> Experience of leading a team.</li>
          
          <li> Experience in delivering engaging workshops to a variety of audiences.</li>
          
          <li> Previous experiences of working within a highly confidential setting.</li>
          
          <li> Experience in data management and information governance.</li>
          
          <li>Skills:</li>
          
          <li> Ability to prioritise own workload.</li>
          
          <li> Good written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.</li>
          
          <li> Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, or equivalent, and electronic database system</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
  


  
    
      
        Person Specification
      
    
    
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_1">
          
            Qualifications
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Registration:</li>
          
          <li> BACP, BABCP, UKCP, NCS, BPS or HCPC registered</li>
          
          <li>Qualifications:</li>
          
          <li> Diploma in Counselling / Psychotherapy or equivalent</li>
          
          <li> Safeguarding Children and Adults Level 3</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Registration:</li>
            
            <li> BACP Accredited or equivalent.</li>
            
            <li>Qualifications:</li>
            
            <li> Masters in counselling or Psychotherapy.</li>
            
            <li> Qualified in EMDR and/or PG Dip in CBT.</li>
            
            <li> Qualification relevant to role</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_2">
          
            Experience
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Knowledge and Experience:</li>
          
          <li> Knowledge of current support services in the UK that meet the needs of male identified victims/survivors of sexual violence.</li>
          
          <li> Understanding of the legal framework for victims of sexual abuse, rape and sexual exploitation.</li>
          
          <li> Previous experience of working with male identified victims/survivors of sexual violence.</li>
          
          <li> Previous experience of working within a highly confidential setting, adhering to data governance.</li>
          
          <li> Previous experience of working within the voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE) sector.</li>
          
          <li>Skills:</li>
          
          <li> A commitment to diversity, inclusion and anti-oppressive practice.</li>
          
          <li> Mentoring.</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Knowledge and Experience:</li>
            
            <li> Understanding of issues relating to rape and sexual assault.</li>
            
            <li> Experience of leading a team.</li>
            
            <li> Experience in delivering engaging workshops to a variety of audiences.</li>
            
            <li> Previous experiences of working within a highly confidential setting.</li>
            
            <li> Experience in data management and information governance.</li>
            
            <li>Skills:</li>
            
            <li> Ability to prioritise own workload.</li>
            
            <li> Good written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.</li>
            
            <li> Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, or equivalent, and electronic database system</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
    
  



      
  
    <h3 id="dbs-message">Disclosure and Barring Service Check</h3>
    <p>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.</p>
  

  

  
    <h3 id="uk-registration">UK Registration</h3>
    <p>
      Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
      <a href="https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/working-health/overseas-health-professionals" target="_blank">NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).</a>
    </p>
  


 
  
    
      
        Additional information
      
    
    
      
        <h3 id="dbs-message">Disclosure and Barring Service Check</h3>
        <p>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.</p>
      

      

      
        <h3 id="uk-registration">UK Registration</h3>
        <p>
          Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
          <a href="https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/working-health/overseas-health-professionals" target="_blank">NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).</a>
        </p>
      
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Employer details</h2>
    <h3>Employer name</h3>
    <p>We Are Survivors</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>Unit 9 Brewery Yard</p>
      <p>Deva City Office Park</p>
      <p>Salford</p>
            <p>M3 7BB</p>
    
  

  
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    <h3 id="employer_website_heading">Employer's website</h3>
      
        <p><a href="https://www.wearesurvivors.org.uk" target="_blank">https://www.wearesurvivors.org.uk (Opens in a new tab)</a></p>
      
  

  
    
    
      
      
      
    
  



  
      
        <h2>Employer details</h2>
        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>We Are Survivors</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>Unit 9 Brewery Yard</p>
          <p>Deva City Office Park</p>
          <p>Salford</p>
                    <p>M3 7BB</p>
        
      

      
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        <h3 id="employer_website_heading">Employer's website</h3>
          
            <p><a href="https://www.wearesurvivors.org.uk" target="_blank">https://www.wearesurvivors.org.uk (Opens in a new tab)</a></p>

Community Therapy Services Manager

Senior Therapeutic Practitioner

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>Are you a highly skilled CT diagnostic radiographer seeking an opportunity to make a difference in cancer care? The Christie Hospital is one of the largest cancer treatment centres in Europe and a world-renowned centre for research and education. With a commitment to delivering exceptional patient care, the hospital employs cutting-edge technology and a multidisciplinary approach to provide the highest quality of cancer care.As a diagnostic radiographer, you will play a crucial role in the accurate and timely diagnosis of cancer patients. Collaborating with a team of experienced radiologists, oncologists, and healthcare professionals, you will perform a range of CT procedures using state of the art equipment and techniques. Such procedures include but are not limited to complex CT guided biopsies, ablations, and drainages. Your expertise will contribute directly to the development of tailored treatment plans for patients, helping to optimise their outcomes and overall experience.As part of your role as a senior CT radiographer you will be provided with training to extend your scope of practice by participating in radiographer led screening for Pulmonary Embolisms in CT, as well as vetting and protocolling CT requests. You will be supported to access professional development and educational opportunities through The Christie School of Oncology.</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>The Christie radiology department is seeking experienced CT radiographers.To undertake CT imaging and to support the Clinical Specialists in the efficient delivery of the clinical service. To participate in CPD and other developmental activities. Clinical supervision of radiography students.</p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>The Christie is one of Europe's leading cancer centres, treating over 60,000 patients a year. We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester &amp; Cheshire, but as a national specialist around 15% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country. We provide radiotherapy through one of the largest radiotherapy departments in the world; chemotherapy on site and through 14 other hospitals; highly specialist surgery for complex and rare cancer; and a wide range of support and diagnostic services. We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years. We run one of the largest early clinical trial units in Europe with over 300 trials every year. Cancer research in Manchester, most of which is undertaken on the Christie site, has been officially ranked the best in the UK.</p>


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>12 September 2025</p>

  
    <h3>Pay scheme</h3>
    <p>Agenda for change</p>

    
      
        <h3>Band</h3>
      
      <p>Band 6</p>
  
  

  
  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
    <p>
      £38,682 to £46,580 a year
      
        per annum, pro rata
      
    </p>
  
  

  <h3 id="contract_type_heading">Contract</h3>
  <p>Permanent</p>

  

  
    <h3 id="working_pattern_heading">Working pattern</h3>
    <p>
      
        
          Full-time
        
      
    </p>
  

  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>413-97784-CSSS-MS</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>Radiology - E00298</p>
            <p>Manchester</p>
            <p>M20 4BX</p>
      <br>
      
        
      
    
  

      

      
  
    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p>Communication requirementsTo assist in ensuring there is effective communication between the various teams who have input into the Scanning service such as Diagnostic Radiology Staff, Students, Medical Physics Staff, Clinicians, Nursing staff and others.To ensure that patients understand complex information related to their examination and to encourage patients to cooperate fully in the examination process. This may involve patients with learning difficulties or other disabilities.To take part in departmental research and audit and report as necessary.</p> <p>Teaching / Training requirements</p> <p>Take an active role in the training of qualified radiographers, radiography students and students from other disciplines including visiting engineers and clinical trainee staffMaintain expertise in intravenous cannulation techniques.To participate in the departmental continuing professional development programme, including participating in appraisal and personal development planning.</p> <p>Analytical skillsAssess patients clinical condition with relation to the level of risk of giving intravenous contrast medium examination protocols.Adapt radiological techniques and protocols in accordance with the condition of the patient.</p> <p>General duties</p> <p>Supervision of junior radiographic staff, students and radiographic aides as required.Maintenance of the standards of imaging set by the departmentEnsuring that any faults in equipment, fixtures, fittings or fabric of any of the departments are recorded and notified to the appropriate persons, and complying with, and enforcing current Health and Safety and Moving and Handling regulations.</p> <p>Ensure that all relevant radiation protection measures for each department are adhered to, e.g. local rules, ionising radiation regulations, IR(ME)R, departmental dose reduction strategies etcTo work with the Radiologists, Clinical Specialist Radiographers and other senior staff in the department to review working practices and identifying new ways of working and finding solutions to problems.Participation in extended day and weekend working.</p>
  

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p>Communication requirementsTo assist in ensuring there is effective communication between the various teams who have input into the Scanning service such as Diagnostic Radiology Staff, Students, Medical Physics Staff, Clinicians, Nursing staff and others.To ensure that patients understand complex information related to their examination and to encourage patients to cooperate fully in the examination process. This may involve patients with learning difficulties or other disabilities.To take part in departmental research and audit and report as necessary.</p> <p>Teaching / Training requirements</p> <p>Take an active role in the training of qualified radiographers, radiography students and students from other disciplines including visiting engineers and clinical trainee staffMaintain expertise in intravenous cannulation techniques.To participate in the departmental continuing professional development programme, including participating in appraisal and personal development planning.</p> <p>Analytical skillsAssess patients clinical condition with relation to the level of risk of giving intravenous contrast medium examination protocols.Adapt radiological techniques and protocols in accordance with the condition of the patient.</p> <p>General duties</p> <p>Supervision of junior radiographic staff, students and radiographic aides as required.Maintenance of the standards of imaging set by the departmentEnsuring that any faults in equipment, fixtures, fittings or fabric of any of the departments are recorded and notified to the appropriate persons, and complying with, and enforcing current Health and Safety and Moving and Handling regulations.</p> <p>Ensure that all relevant radiation protection measures for each department are adhered to, e.g. local rules, ionising radiation regulations, IR(ME)R, departmental dose reduction strategies etcTo work with the Radiologists, Clinical Specialist Radiographers and other senior staff in the department to review working practices and identifying new ways of working and finding solutions to problems.Participation in extended day and weekend working.</p>
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Person Specification</h2>
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_1">
        
          Qualifications
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>DCR(R) or BSC Radiography</li>
        
        <li>HCPC registration</li>
        
        <li>Competent in the administration of IV contrast</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>IT related courses</li>
          
          <li>Competent in IV cannulation</li>
          
          <li>Post graduate certificate in CT</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_2">
        
          Experience
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>A range of radiographic experience including expertise in CT</li>
        
        <li>Experience in optimization of CT techniques</li>
        
        <li>Experience with training radiography students and or junior staff</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Clinical experience in a variety of other Trusts</li>
          
          <li>Good knowledge of NHS hospital protocols and practices</li>
          
          <li>Experience of working in an oncology setting.</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_3">
        
          Knowledge
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Personal development plan with ongoing CPD portfolio</li>
        
        <li>Knowledge of IRR(2017) and IRMER(2017)</li>
        
        <li>Knowledge of oral and intravenous contrast used in CT scanning</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Knowledge of College of Radiographers policies and guidance</li>
          
          <li>Knowledge of The Christie Values and Behaviours Framework and it's services</li>
          
          <li>Attendance at relevant study days</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_4">
        
          Valus
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
    
  


  
    
      
        Person Specification
      
    
    
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_1">
          
            Qualifications
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>DCR(R) or BSC Radiography</li>
          
          <li>HCPC registration</li>
          
          <li>Competent in the administration of IV contrast</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>IT related courses</li>
            
            <li>Competent in IV cannulation</li>
            
            <li>Post graduate certificate in CT</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_2">
          
            Experience
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>A range of radiographic experience including expertise in CT</li>
          
          <li>Experience in optimization of CT techniques</li>
          
          <li>Experience with training radiography students and or junior staff</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Clinical experience in a variety of other Trusts</li>
            
            <li>Good knowledge of NHS hospital protocols and practices</li>
            
            <li>Experience of working in an oncology setting.</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_3">
          
            Knowledge
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Personal development plan with ongoing CPD portfolio</li>
          
          <li>Knowledge of IRR(2017) and IRMER(2017)</li>
          
          <li>Knowledge of oral and intravenous contrast used in CT scanning</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Knowledge of College of Radiographers policies and guidance</li>
            
            <li>Knowledge of The Christie Values and Behaviours Framework and it's services</li>
            
            <li>Attendance at relevant study days</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_4">
          
            Valus
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
      
    
  



      
  
    <h3 id="dbs-message">Disclosure and Barring Service Check</h3>
    <p>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.</p>
  

  
    <h3 id="tier-two-sponsorship">Certificate of Sponsorship</h3>
    <p>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 <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration" target="_blank"> UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
    <p>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. <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants" target="_blank"> Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
  

  
    <h3 id="uk-registration">UK Registration</h3>
    <p>
      Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
      <a href="https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/working-health/overseas-health-professionals" target="_blank">NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).</a>
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        Additional information
      
    
    
      
        <h3 id="dbs-message">Disclosure and Barring Service Check</h3>
        <p>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.</p>
      

      
        <h3 id="tier-two-sponsorship">Certificate of Sponsorship</h3>
        <p>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 <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration" target="_blank"> UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
        <p>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. <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants" target="_blank"> Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
      

      
        <h3 id="uk-registration">UK Registration</h3>
        <p>
          Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
          <a href="https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/working-health/overseas-health-professionals" target="_blank">NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).</a>
        </p>
      
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Employer details</h2>
    <h3>Employer name</h3>
    <p>The Christie NHS FT</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>Radiology - E00298</p>
            <p>Manchester</p>
            <p>M20 4BX</p>
    
  

  
    <br>
    <h3 id="employer_website_heading">Employer's website</h3>
      
        <p><a href="https://www.christie.nhs.uk/" target="_blank">https://www.christie.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)</a></p>
      
  

  



  
      
        <h2>Employer details</h2>
        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>The Christie NHS FT</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>Radiology - E00298</p>
                    <p>Manchester</p>
                    <p>M20 4BX</p>
        
      

      
        <br>
        <h3 id="employer_website_heading">Employer's website</h3>
          
            <p><a href="https://www.christie.nhs.uk/" target="_blank">https://www.christie.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)</a></p>

Senior CT Radiographer

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a new service which we are delivering across Bolton: The Mental Health Support Team (MHST).</p>
<p>We are looking for skilled practitioners, with mental health experience, who can provide low intensity evidenced based CBT interventions, manage risk and are passionate about young person-centred practice.</p>
<p>Successful candidates will play an important part in the in the delivery of high-quality service provision that promotes and improves the mental health and well-being of young people in education settings.</p>
<p>As part of a new team, you will be empowered to shape and build the service with further education settings in Bolton. You will help build and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues and the wider network.</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>The Mental Health Practitioner will be an integral part of the MHST in Bolton. You will use your clinical skills to listen to the needs of the child, young person and family to provide meaningful evidenced based interventions. You will provide support, advice and consultation to families/carers and other professionals in the life of the child/young person. You will work closely with education professionals to foster a whole school/college approach to mental well-being.</p>
<p>The MHST Mental Health Practitioner will play a key role in</p>
<ul>
<li>Forming strong working relations with education settings</li>
<li>Providing consultations to education colleagues and support education settings to embed a whole school approach to wellbeing</li>
<li>Developing and delivering evidence-based individual and group time limited interventions to young people within education settings</li>
<li>Evidencing the outcomes of the MHST service</li>
<li>Providing clinical supervision to Education Mental Health practitioners</li>
</ul>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over <strong>7,000</strong> members of staff, who deliver services from more than <strong>120 </strong>locations.</p>
<p>We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.</p>
<p>Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.</p>
<p>Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.</p>
<p>Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.</p>


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>09 September 2025</p>

  
    <h3>Pay scheme</h3>
    <p>Agenda for change</p>

    
      
        <h3>Band</h3>
      
      <p>Band 6</p>
  
  

  
  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
    <p>
      £38,682 to £46,580 a year
      
        per annum pro rata
      
    </p>
  
  

  <h3 id="contract_type_heading">Contract</h3>
  <p>Permanent</p>

  

  
    <h3 id="working_pattern_heading">Working pattern</h3>
    <p>
      
        
          Full-time
        
      
    </p>
  

  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>437-6986542</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>Horwich Health and Wellbeing Hub</p>
      <p>Bolton Hospital</p>
      <p>Bolton</p>
            <p>BL6 5PY</p>
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    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p>See attached detailed job description and person specification:</p> <p><strong>Staff benefits</strong></p> <ul>  <li>Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.</li>  <li>27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years</li>  <li>Excellent pension</li>  <li>Cycle to work scheme</li>  <li>Salary sacrifice car scheme</li>  <li>Wellbeing programme</li>  <li>Blue Light Card Discounts</li> </ul>
  

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p>See attached detailed job description and person specification:</p> <p><strong>Staff benefits</strong></p> <ul>  <li>Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.</li>  <li>27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years</li>  <li>Excellent pension</li>  <li>Cycle to work scheme</li>  <li>Salary sacrifice car scheme</li>  <li>Wellbeing programme</li>  <li>Blue Light Card Discounts</li> </ul>
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Person Specification</h2>
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_1">
        
          Qualifications
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>oCore profession with valid registration of professional body e.g. RMN, Social Work or equivalent post graduate accreditable qualification CBT, EMHP, CYWP.   oEvidence of continuing professional development in the field of child and adolescent mental health</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Completion of a CYP improving access to psychological therapies certificate.</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_2">
        
          Experience
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>The post holder should:  oExperience of assessment and delivering evidence based mental health interventions including low intensity cognitive behavioural therapy interventions.    oExperience of Multi-disciplinary working within a CAMHS setting    oExperience and knowledge of implementing safeguarding procedures for children and adults.   oExperience in utilising and interpreting routine outcome measures in practice.    oExperience of peer supervision, supervising colleagues in the multi-disciplinary team and consultation in other agency settings.</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>oExperience of supporting young people in an educational setting</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_3">
        
          Knowledge
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>oUnderstanding of child and adolescent development.     oKnowledge of risk assessment and safety planning.     oKnowledge of legislation related to children and/or adolescent's mental health and social care e.g. Mental Health Act, Child Protection and Safeguarding of Vulnerable Children etc   oUnderstanding and knowledge of psychological models of brief intervention.</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>oAbility to teach and train others using multi-media materials suitable for presentation within public. oLevel of knowledge of research methodology and data analysis as practiced within the clinical fields of child and adolescent mental health.</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_4">
        
          Skills
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>oAbility to utilise CYP assessment skills and routine outcome measures effectively including suitability and risk assessments. oAbility to apply therapeutic knowledge to clinical practice.  oEffective communication skills in respond to a variety of needs and situation.  oGood organisational/time management skills with the ability to manage own workload, organise own time and diary, and meet deadlines. oAbility to work autonomously in the community and use own initiative and make appropriate decisions. oMust demonstrate a commitment to the overall vision of the development of the professional group of mental health practitioners in education settings. oKnowledge and experience of using Microsoft word applications, including PowerPoint and excel.</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>oExperience of database use</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
  


  
    
      
        Person Specification
      
    
    
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_1">
          
            Qualifications
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>oCore profession with valid registration of professional body e.g. RMN, Social Work or equivalent post graduate accreditable qualification CBT, EMHP, CYWP.   oEvidence of continuing professional development in the field of child and adolescent mental health</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Completion of a CYP improving access to psychological therapies certificate.</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_2">
          
            Experience
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>The post holder should:  oExperience of assessment and delivering evidence based mental health interventions including low intensity cognitive behavioural therapy interventions.    oExperience of Multi-disciplinary working within a CAMHS setting    oExperience and knowledge of implementing safeguarding procedures for children and adults.   oExperience in utilising and interpreting routine outcome measures in practice.    oExperience of peer supervision, supervising colleagues in the multi-disciplinary team and consultation in other agency settings.</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>oExperience of supporting young people in an educational setting</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_3">
          
            Knowledge
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>oUnderstanding of child and adolescent development.     oKnowledge of risk assessment and safety planning.     oKnowledge of legislation related to children and/or adolescent's mental health and social care e.g. Mental Health Act, Child Protection and Safeguarding of Vulnerable Children etc   oUnderstanding and knowledge of psychological models of brief intervention.</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>oAbility to teach and train others using multi-media materials suitable for presentation within public. oLevel of knowledge of research methodology and data analysis as practiced within the clinical fields of child and adolescent mental health.</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_4">
          
            Skills
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>oAbility to utilise CYP assessment skills and routine outcome measures effectively including suitability and risk assessments. oAbility to apply therapeutic knowledge to clinical practice.  oEffective communication skills in respond to a variety of needs and situation.  oGood organisational/time management skills with the ability to manage own workload, organise own time and diary, and meet deadlines. oAbility to work autonomously in the community and use own initiative and make appropriate decisions. oMust demonstrate a commitment to the overall vision of the development of the professional group of mental health practitioners in education settings. oKnowledge and experience of using Microsoft word applications, including PowerPoint and excel.</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
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            <li>oExperience of database use</li>
            
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    <h3 id="dbs-message">Disclosure and Barring Service Check</h3>
    <p>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.</p>
  

  
    <h3 id="tier-two-sponsorship">Certificate of Sponsorship</h3>
    <p>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 <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration" target="_blank"> UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
    <p>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. <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants" target="_blank"> Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
  

  
    <h3 id="uk-registration">UK Registration</h3>
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      Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
      <a href="https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/working-health/overseas-health-professionals" target="_blank">NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).</a>
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        <h3 id="dbs-message">Disclosure and Barring Service Check</h3>
        <p>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.</p>
      

      
        <h3 id="tier-two-sponsorship">Certificate of Sponsorship</h3>
        <p>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 <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration" target="_blank"> UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
        <p>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. <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants" target="_blank"> Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
      

      
        <h3 id="uk-registration">UK Registration</h3>
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          Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
          <a href="https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/working-health/overseas-health-professionals" target="_blank">NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).</a>
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    <h2>Employer details</h2>
    <h3>Employer name</h3>
    <p>Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>Horwich Health and Wellbeing Hub</p>
      <p>Bolton Hospital</p>
      <p>Bolton</p>
            <p>BL6 5PY</p>
    
  

  
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        <p><a href="https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/" target="_blank">https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)</a></p>
      
  

  
    
    
      
      
      
      
      
    
  



  
      
        <h2>Employer details</h2>
        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>Horwich Health and Wellbeing Hub</p>
          <p>Bolton Hospital</p>
          <p>Bolton</p>
                    <p>BL6 5PY</p>
        
      

      
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        <h3 id="employer_website_heading">Employer's website</h3>
          
            <p><a href="https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/" target="_blank">https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)</a></p>

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