Mental Health Practitioner

CAMHS Mental Health Practitioner – Band 6 | Visa Sponsorship Available | Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a CAMHS Mental Health Practitioner (Band 6) to join its Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) Duty Team in Manchester, England.

This opportunity is open to eligible professionals with relevant mental health experience and current UK professional registration. Applications from candidates requiring Skilled Worker visa sponsorship are welcome.

Job Overview

• Employer: Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
• Job Title: CAMHS Mental Health Practitioner
• Salary: £39,959–£48,117 per year (pro rata)
• Pay Band: NHS Band 6
• Location: The Winnicott Centre, 195–197 Hathersage Road, Manchester, M13 0JE
• Contract Type: Fixed-term
• Contract Duration: 12 months
• Working Pattern: Full-time
• Visa Sponsorship: Applicants requiring current Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome to apply.
• Closing Date: 3 November 2026
• Job Reference: 349-SHCG-8368907-RL4
• Date Posted: 27 October 2026

About the Role

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a suitably qualified mental health nurse, social worker, psychologist or other eligible Allied Health Professional to join its established CAMHS Duty Team.

The successful candidate will support children and young people experiencing mental health difficulties, delivering high-quality, evidence-based interventions tailored to their individual needs.

Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will undertake clinical assessments, manage risks, develop care plans and collaborate with families, carers and other professionals. The Trust also offers regular supervision and opportunities to develop clinical skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a defined caseload of children and young people experiencing mental health difficulties.
• Conduct comprehensive mental health, risk, family and social assessments.
• Develop individualised care plans in partnership with children, young people, families and carers.
• Deliver evidence-based therapeutic interventions in line with relevant NICE guidelines.
• Monitor treatment outcomes and review care plans regularly.
• Establish positive therapeutic relationships and promote shared decision-making.
• Participate in duty rotas, referral screening, crisis responses and risk management.
• Provide advice and support to families and other professionals.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and prepare reports.
• Attend professional meetings and communicate clinical information appropriately.
• Participate in clinical supervision, safeguarding supervision, training and continuing professional development.
• Contribute to clinical governance, audits and service improvement.
• Follow Trust policies, professional standards, safeguarding legislation and health and safety requirements.

Essential Qualifications and Professional Registration

Applicants must meet the relevant professional qualification and registration requirements.

Essential requirements include:

• Current registration or accreditation with an appropriate professional body, such as the NMC, HCPC, Social Work England or another relevant recognised body.
• A recognised professional qualification appropriate to the role, such as mental health nursing, social work or another relevant accredited qualification.
• Current UK professional registration.
• Proven experience working effectively with people experiencing mental health difficulties.
• Experience assessing and managing clinical risks, including safeguarding concerns.
• Experience developing evidence-based assessments, formulations and care plans.
• Experience working with other professionals and relevant agencies.
• Experience independently managing a clinical caseload.
• Experience mentoring or supervising others.
• Knowledge of clinical governance and organisational policies.

Knowledge and Skills

Candidates should demonstrate:

• Up-to-date knowledge of child mental health and relevant legislation.
• Understanding of evidence-based practice and its application to clinical care.
• Ability to assess, formulate and manage care appropriately, including timely discharge planning.
• Ability to use assessment tools and outcome measures collaboratively with children, young people and families.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work flexibly and creatively in a clinical setting.
• Competence in maintaining written and electronic clinical records.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

The following would be advantageous:

• Qualifications in psychological therapies, such as CBT, SFT or IPT.
• A mentorship qualification, such as ENB998 or an equivalent course.
• Experience working within Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services.
• Experience providing mental health interventions for children, young people and their families.
• Community mental health experience.
• Knowledge of the research process.
• IT competence.

Salary and Benefits

The advertised salary is £39,959 to £48,117 per year, pro rata, under the NHS Agenda for Change pay scheme.

The role offers opportunities to work within a multidisciplinary clinical team, receive regular supervision and develop professional skills. Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust also highlights clinical development pathways, collaborative working and a supportive environment.

The position is full-time and fixed-term for 12 months. Applicants should check the official advert and supporting documents for further employment terms.

Visa Sponsorship for International Applicants

Skilled Worker sponsorship applicants are welcome.

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust explicitly states that applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK will be considered alongside other applications.

However, sponsorship is not an automatic guarantee of appointment. Applicants must meet the relevant professional registration, qualification, experience and immigration requirements.

Important requirements for overseas applicants:

• You must have current UK professional registration appropriate to the role.
• You must meet the essential qualification and experience criteria.
• If applicable, you must provide criminal record certificates from countries where you have lived for the required periods under the relevant UK immigration rules.
• Your eligibility for sponsorship will depend on the applicable immigration requirements and the employer’s assessment.

The advert does not guarantee sponsorship for every applicant. Check your eligibility and discuss individual sponsorship questions with the recruitment team.

DBS and Safeguarding Checks

This position is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks because of the nature of the work.

The Trust states that roles requiring DBS checks are subject to its cost recovery policy. If you are successful and join the Trust, the cost of processing the DBS application may be deducted from your salary within the first three months. If you withdraw from a conditional offer after the DBS process has begun, you may remain liable for the costs incurred.

Candidates are also expected to register with the DBS Update Service within 30 days of the certificate being issued.

About Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust is a major NHS provider delivering healthcare services to more than one million people annually. It has a workforce of over 30,000 and promotes clinical excellence, innovation, multidisciplinary collaboration and continuous improvement.

The Trust highlights opportunities for professional development and a supportive working environment where staff can develop their skills while contributing to patient care.

Application and Selection Process

Interested candidates should review the full job description and person specification in the supporting documents before applying.

The Trust encourages early applications because vacancies may close before the advertised deadline if a high volume of applications is received.

Applicants should ensure that their application accurately reflects their own qualifications, professional experience, skills and motivations. The Trust permits AI tools to assist with spelling, grammar and formatting but expects personal statements and responses to role-specific questions to be written by the applicant.

Closing date: 3 November 2026

Contact Information

For questions about the position, contact:

• Contact Person: Andrea Wise
• Job Title: Service Manager
• Email: Andrea.Wise@mft.nhs.uk
• Telephone: 0161 701 6880

Employer website: Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust Careers