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Project Clinical Lead – Children in Care

On-site in Shrewsbury·Full-time·Added today (last checked 13 Nov)

Our summary

Salary
£49,387 - £56,515 a year

About £3,260 - £3,610 a month after tax.

Work mode
On-site, Shrewsbury
Contract
Full-time
Closing date
Apply by Thursday 26 November

Skills

The role

Job summary

The Shropshire CAMHS team has an opportunity for a Project Clinical Lead in Children in Care. This role is a 12-month fixed term contract working 37.5 hours per week. Applications are welcomed from candidates who hold current professional registration as an Allied Health Professional (AHP) or Registered Nurse and have relevant experience of working with children and young people with complex social, emotional, and mental health needs, in high levels of distress.

In the role you will provide clinical leadership for the development and delivery of a multi-agency, multi-disciplinary Children in Care Pathway, working collaboratively to improve health and wellbeing outcomes for children and young people.

This will include developing and strengthening the multi-agency professional network to provide specialist consultation, advice and support; working collaboratively with the voluntary, social, community and enterprise (VSCE) sector and existing services to enhance the support available; and developing a suite of accessible online tools and resources to support children, young people, their carers and families.

You will take a lead role in developing and strengthening pathways of care for children and young people in care, bringing together professionals and services already working with this group to promote a coordinated approach and improve health outcomes and experiences of support.

Main duties of the job

You will work collaboratively with partner agencies to ensure the pathway has clear, measurable and meaningful objectives that are focused on improving the health, wellbeing and experiences of children and young people in care.

  • To promote and develop a shared understanding of Children in Care, including the delivery across different levels of need to strengthen the pathway.
  • To participate in the collection of data relating to the Children in Care Pathway project.
  • To lead on and contribute to multi-disciplinary clinical discussions.
  • To provide clinical advice relating to mental health, neurodevelopmental and paediatric health conditions as part of the MDT (dependent on professional background and experience) to other health care professionals.
  • To effectively refer to and liaise with a range of agencies and services so that the CYP mental health needs and physical health needs are met effectively and appropriately.
  • To promote and maintain the relevant profession Code of Professional Conduct.
  • To ensure personal awareness of all Trust policies, including Administration of Medicines, Confidentiality, Records and Record Keeping.
  • To develop operational and clinical policies relevant to the Children in Care Pathway.
  • To take the lead in promoting, maintaining and developing the multi-disciplinary concept of care, working in conjunction with other teams and services.
  • To develop effective professional relationships with relevant partners and stakeholders.
About us

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

Please note, we may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

Please note: If you use Artificial Intelligence (AI) as part of your application, we encourage you to review the Trust's guidance on the use of AI within the recruitment process. Further information can be found on Join Us :: Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust or www.mpft.nhs.uk/joinus

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the Job description and person specification for additional information for Job description and person specification.

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. If it is identified that you require sponsorship to undertake this role your application may be withdrawn

Person Specification

Qualifications
Essential
  • Professional registration
  • Extensive post-registration experience
Desirable
  • Qualification in relevant area of practice (e.g. non-medical prescribing, CBT, Family Therapy, sensory integration, neurodevelopmental assessment)
  • Masters/Post Graduate qualification related to child and adolescent mental health or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
  • Experience working with children and young people with complex social, emotional, and mental health needs, in high levels of distress, including risk assessment and safety planning
  • Experience of supervising and supporting a nursing/healthcare team
  • Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
  • Experience of working with children and young people in care or care experienced.
Skills
Essential
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work with families and young people in a supportive and empathic way.
Desirable
  • Experience of reviewing clinical documents to inform assessment
Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Severn fields Health Village

Sundorne Road

Shrewsbury

SY1 4RQ

United Kingdom


Employer's website

https://www.mpft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Details

Date posted

13 November 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year Pro Rota

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

301-LG-26-8411762

Job locations

Severn fields Health Village

Sundorne Road

Shrewsbury

SY1 4RQ

United Kingdom


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