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Main area Psychiartry - CAMHS Grade MT04 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 40 hours per week (Monday to Friday) Job ref 349-SHCG-8290736-RL4

Site Trafford CAMHS Town Tatton Road Salary £67,325 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 15/11/2026 23:59

Job overview

The MFT CAMHS services areOUSTANDING and the CQC agrees!We have achieved an outstanding rating in two consecutive unannounced CQC inspections, and this is something we are understandably very proud of.

Our CAMHS division provides a full range of mental health services to the children of Manchester, Salford and Trafford. In addition to our 5 Core locality services, we have a community service for 16 and 17 year olds (Emerge), Thrive in Education, Children in Care/Looked After Children, Intellectual disabilities CAMHS, Paediatric Psychosocial Services alongside an inpatient unit (Galaxy House), and many others constituting one of the largest CAMHS divisions in the United Kingdom.

Main duties of the job

With other CAMHS colleagues, to provide child and adolescent psychiatric care and advice as required and in accordance with the service specification.

To give child and adolescent psychiatric opinion and advice as appropriate within the CAMHS team.

• Case liaison with other agencies as appropriate.
• Assessment and management of children and young people with neurodevelopmental difficulties, including delivering ADHD medication clinics
• Management of children and young people prescribed medication for the treatment of mental health difficulties
• Clinical supervision of other CAMHS team members as appropriate.
• Duty cover in the daytime for emergencies.

Working for our organisation

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is a leading centre of clinical excellence, renowned for pioneering patient care, advanced medical research, and a collaborative multi-speciality environment. We are the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester is the largest health academic campus in Europe – a great place to progress your career.
We offer an engaging and supportive environment, with access to state-of-the-art facilities and cutting-edge technology. Research and Innovation are at the heart of our work, offering opportunities to lead research that shapes the future of medicine, working alongside experts, advancing clinical practice, and improving patient outcomes.
At MFT, we foster a culture where every colleague is valued and empowered to thrive. Your expertise is recognised, your ambitions are supported, and your impact is felt at every level. Whether you want to develop your clinical skills, pursue research interests, or seek leadership opportunities, MFT provides the ideal environment to achieve your medical or professional aspirations.
If you are dedicated to driving clinical innovation and delivering compassionate patient care, join us to shape tomorrow’s healthcare; where clinical excellence, innovation, and your career will thrive.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

IMPORTANT CANDIDATE INFORMATION

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.

To help you feel confident, prepared and fully informed before you apply, we invite you to explore Inside MFT – Your Candidate Place.

To access ‘Inside MFT – Your Candidate Place’, simply click on the relevant PDF document under the ‘Documents to download heading’ and once opened, you can either scan QR code or click on the link provided.

We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.
To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged.

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. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application

Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, we’re proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU, for our patients, our communities, and each other.
As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application, especially personal statements and responses to role specific questions is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.

Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

As part of our commitment to safeguarding patients and staff, many roles at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This is a standard process across the NHS and helps us ensure a safe environment for everyone.

What is a DBS Check?

A DBS check is a background check that reveals any criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings. The level of check required depends on the role:

Standard DBS : Checks for spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings.

Enhanced DBS : Includes the above, plus any additional information held by local police that’s considered relevant to the role.

Enhanced with Barred Lists: Includes all of the above, plus checks against the children’s and/or adults’ barred lists.

Who Needs a DBS Check

Most roles involving direct patient contact, working with children or vulnerable adults, or access to sensitive information will require a DBS check. The job advert and recruitment team will let you know if this applies to your role.

The Costs for a DBS

At Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), roles that require a DBS check are subject to a cost recovery policy. This means that the cost of submitting and processing a DBS application if you are successful and join us, will be deducted from your salary within the first three months of employment. If, however, you withdraw from a conditional offer after the DBS process has begun, you will still be liable for the cost incurred.

Candidates are also expected to register with the DBS Update Service which must be completed within 30 days of the certificate being issued. This helps streamline future employment checks and supports safer recruitment practices. For more information, please visit the DBS Update Service.

Person specification

Qualifications and Training

• Holds acceptable primary medical qualification
• At least 3 years of experience working at CT level in Psychiatry
• MRCPsych or equivalent
• Section 12 Approval under Mental Health Act 183, or be eligible for approval
• Experience in the use of The Mental Health Act (1983), as amended

Audit

• Experience of Audit

Academic Achievements

• Distinctions or Prizes during undergraduate training
• Research & Publications

Knowledge & Experience

• Ability to work clearly and effectively across organisational boundaries
• Ability to work creatively with teams around complex and challenging client groups
• Cultural competency
• Awareness of key legislation NSF, NICE, MHA, MCA, Children Act
• Evidence of previous experience in teaching & audit activity
• Evidence of leading the development of services elsewhere
• Experience of effective work with Adult Psych or partner agency.
• Experience of involvement in creative team work with complex clients, or those in emergency/ mental health crisis

Other

• Ability to commute easily between bases (i.e car driver)
• Full registration with the General Medical Council and Licensed to practice

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Dr David Ochando Job title Consultant Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist Email address David.ochando@mft.nhs.uk Telephone number 0161 549 6456 Additional information

Dr Akhtar Kapasi
Consultant Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist & Clinical Lead - Trafford CAMHS
Akhtar.Kapasi@mft.nhs.uk

0161 549 6456

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