# CAMHS Neurodevelopmental Practitioner > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/camhs-neurodevelopmental-practitioner/cb68b7a8-6c1c-491a-9b1f-c5f618140e15 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/camhs-neurodevelopmental-practitioner/cb68b7a8-6c1c-491a-9b1f-c5f618140e15.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Salford CAMHS, Pendleton Gateway - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Mental health professionals - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £39,959 - £48,117 per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-08-26T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-08-19T08:30:54.608Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Manchester/Salford/Manchester_University_NHS_Foundation_Trust/CAMHS_ND_Practitioner/CAMHS_ND_Practitioner-v8231821 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8231821?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.mft.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview 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? 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 and who present with a wide range of complex emotional and behavioral needs. This service is provided from Pendleton Gateway which is in the heart of Salford. ### Main duties of the job 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 to provide 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. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities 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. Explore ‘Inside MFT – Your Candidate Place’ To help you feel confident, prepared and fully informed before you apply, we invite you to explore Inside MFT – Your Candidate Place. This welcoming one‑stop hub gives you a real sense of who we are, what we stand for, how we reward and support you, and the many ways we care for you as you care for others. You’ll also find practical hints and tips for submitting a great application, along with the essential information you need to know before you apply. 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. Closing vacancy listings early 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. For more information about the cost of the various types of DBS, please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/dbs-fees-are-changing-in-december DBS Update Service 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. ### Applicant requirements 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. ## Person Specification ### Skills **Essential** - Up to date knowledge of child mental health and relevant legislation. - Understanding of evidence-based practice and the ability to demonstrate how this influences clinical practice. - The ability to assess, formulate and manage care appropriately, ensuring discharge is timely. - The ability to use assessment tools and outcome measures / ROMs effectively and in collaboration with the child, young person, and family. - To be able to function as a part of a multi-disciplinary team and to liaise effectively with other agencies i.e., education, GP’s, maintaining positive working relationships. - The ability to reflect on and critically appraise own performance instead of performance of self. - To have the ability to manage own caseload and act as lead practitioner? Case holder - Ability to manage and organise own time and diary, and work flexibly and creatively in a clinical context. - The ability to follow policy and make proposals for change - The ability to work independently with the support of clinical and management supervision. - The ability to maintain clinical records both written and electronic **Desirable** - Experience of delivering training. - Demonstrable therapeutic skills - IT competent - Knowledge and understanding of the research process - Training in additional assessments such as ADOS, QB etc. ### Experience **Essential** - Proven experience of working effectively with people with mental health difficulties and Neurodiversity - Experience of assessing and managing risk: including safeguarding. - Experience of developing and providing evidenced based assessments, formulations, and care plans. - Experience of liaison and working with a range of other relevant agencies and professionals. - Experience of autonomously managing a caseload within a service. - Experience of mentoring and supervision of others. - Understanding of the principles of Clinical Governance and a willingness to follow Trust Policy and Procedures **Desirable** - Experience of working in Child and Adolescent Mental Health/ND services for Young People. - Experience of providing interventions for children and young people with mental health problems and their families - Community mental health experience. ### Qualifications **Essential** - Relevant accreditable qualification **Desirable** - Qualifications in Psychological Therapies e.g. CBT / SFT/ IPT - Mentorship course ENB998 or equivalent ## Documents - [job description (pdf, 520.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10541772) - [person specification (pdf, 352.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10541773) - [functional requirements (pdf, 1.0mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10541774) - [inside mft – your candidate place (pdf, 306.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2890) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.