CAMHS Neurodevelopmental Practitioner | Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust in Salford

Are you passionate about supporting and working with neurodivergent young people? Are you a registered Healthcare Professional such as Occupational Therapist, Paediatric Nurse, Mental Health Nurse, or Social Worker? Are you looking for an opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge in mental health? Would you like to be part of a forward-thinking, supportive and developing service?

Salford Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) work with Children, Young People and Families aged up to 18 years who present with a wide range of complex emotional and behavioural needs. This service is provided from Pendleton Gateway which is in the heart of Salford.

We are looking for an experienced mental health practitioner to work within our Neurodevelopmental team in core CAMHS. This role involves working with neurodivergent young people in the assessment of autism and ADHD and providing support to young people and families.

You will need to be able to work autonomously at Band 6, within a multi-disciplinary team. You must have significant and demonstrable experience of working with vulnerable young people and families, who present with complex mental health needs and often risk to self and/or others. Multiple skills are needed but skills in assessment, case management, and interventions are specifically desirable.

You must have a working knowledge of CAMHS and experience of working with neurodivergent young people and have an understanding of assessing complex mental health needs and levels of risk, including safeguarding and self-harm.

Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation and continuous improvement.

Whether you’re beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.

You’ll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives.

At MFT, you’ll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions. Your journey at MFT is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to make a lasting impact.

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

Diversity Matters: MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post.

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