Clinical Psychologist – Caring for Children and Care Leavers (Band 7, NHS AfC)
Full‑time (37.5 hrs per week, 9‑5 Mon‑Fri), fixed term 12 months – maternity leave cover. Job ref 311‑HYM801‑26. Location: Stockport Central House, Stockport. Salary: £49,387 – £56,515 pa pro‑rata.
Main duties of the job
You will be supported with regular supervision from our Principal Clinical Psychologist, working alongside Therapeutic Social Workers and staff from CAMHS, and the broader Cared‑for‑Children’s Enhanced service. The team adopts a formulation‑driven, trauma‑informed, trauma‑responsive approach.
As part of the role you will provide consultations, formulations and reflective practice to support colleagues in understanding and responding to the emotional needs of care‑experienced young people, strengthening psychological thinking underpinning care planning and multi‑agency decision‑making.
Working for our organisation
We are proud to provide high‑quality mental health and learning disability services in five boroughs of Greater Manchester. We encourage an inclusive and diverse workforce and value the contributions of individuals from all backgrounds.
Equality and Inclusion
All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply. We also welcome applications from those with lived experience of mental illness.
Benefits and opportunities
- Generous annual leave entitlement for Agenda for Change staff.
- Flexible working opportunities to support your work/life balance.
- Access to continued professional development.
- Involvement in improvement and research activities.
- Health and wellbeing activities and staff wellbeing service.
- Access to staff discounts across retail, leisure and travel.
Qualifications
- HCPC registered clinical psychologist, or about to be registered.
Experience
- CAMHS experience on placement or post‑qualification.
- Clinical experience suitable for the CFC population.
- Experience with CFC or care leavers.
Values
- Passion for CFC and care leavers, aligning with our values and approach.
Person specification
This role requires a compassionate, reflective, and adaptable clinical psychologist who can deliver high‑quality services within a trauma‑informed framework and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
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