Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Project Clinical Lead – Children in Care

The closing date is 26 November 2026

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.

Details
Date posted: 13 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year
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

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

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: CAMHS Service Manager, Tiffany Forrester, Tiffany.Forrester@mpft.nhs.uk, 07773581961

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