Band 5 Practitioners

Overview

Band 5 Practitioners are supported to consolidate their learning, complete their professional accreditation with the BABCP/BPS engaging in individual supervision, clinical skills supervision as well as supervision of supervision once able to undertake further postgraduate supervision training. Practitioners are encouraged to contribute to team developments including taking part in NIHR research trials, co‑production with young people alongside our MFT Engagement Practitioners, use digital offers such as Silvercloud and Osi Grows, undertake further training to maintain high standards of clinical practice and personal development.

Our extended offer includes pathways with Accident & Emergency, Salford Youth Service, Salford Schools Sports Partnership, Elective Home Education, Primary Inclusion Team and the Gaddum Centre. There are opportunities to be part of pilot projects such as Neurodevelopment in Education, Forrest School and The Body Project.

Deliver the Mental Health Support Team national goals:

• Support education settings with the delivery of whole school and college approaches to emotional health and wellbeing.
• Provide timely consultation, advice and signposting.
• Offer low‑intensity CBT‑informed evidence‑based interventions for children, young people and parents.

i‑Reach is the Mental Health Support Team in Salford working as part of a multi‑agency, blended community outreach offer with our stakeholder partners to deliver the Thrive in Education programme to education settings.

Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000‑plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward‑thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement.

Whether you’re beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working – empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients. You’ll be part of a collaborative, multi‑disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds.

Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives. At MFT, you’ll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions. Your journey at MFT is more than a job – it’s an opportunity to make a lasting impact.

We’ll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.