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Band 7 CAMHS Practitioner - Burton (NHS)
Gifted Workforce Solutions is recruiting for an experienced Band 7 CAMHS Practitioner to join a dynamic team on a temporary NHS contract in Burton.
Important Details:
Rate of Pay: Up to £32.00 per hour
Contract Type: Temporary - for approximately 3 months, with the possibility of extension
Working Hours: 4 days per week, 9 AM - 5 PM.
About the Role:
The successful candidate will deliver a high-quality, comprehensive mental health service for children and young people with serious and enduring mental health challenges. This role involves managing a defined caseload and focusing on supporting children, young people, and their families with complex needs.
Core Responsibilities Include:
- Conducting specialist assessments for children and young people (CYP) referred to CAMHS. Assessments will utilise a range of tools including psychological and physical health self-reports, rating scales, outcome measures, structured observations, and interviews with clients, families, and relevant professionals.
- Delivering targeted interventions as part of a multi-disciplinary team (MDT).
- Coordinating care plans and working collaboratively across disciplines to ensure seamless care for CYP and families.
- Providing consultation, liaison, and advice to various agencies involved in the care of young people.
- Offering supervision to team members as agreed with the Team Lead.
- Participating actively in team and service development initiatives and evaluating outcomes.
- Taking a lead in the development of clinical services for young people accessing CAMHS, including consultations and program enhancements.
The Ideal Candidate Will:
- Have demonstrable experience working with children and young people with complex mental health needs.
- Be an integral part of the MDT, ensuring coordinated and holistic care for service users.
- Display strong skills in inter-agency communication and multidisciplinary collaboration.
- First level professional nursing/AHP/Social Work/Therapy qualification in mental health, Social Work Nursing or AHP or equivalent with demonstrable knowledge and continuous post qualified experience/professional development
This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact within the NHS while contributing to the development and delivery of critical services for young people.
