Band 6 CAMHS Practitioner - SOLAR Core Team

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Solihull is seeking a dedicated professional to provide nursing and therapeutic interventions for children and young people. Your responsibilities will include assessing and coordinating care needs, ensuring a positive experience for families, and working closely with partner agencies. Strong commitment to inclusive care and safeguarding vulnerable populations is essential. This role focuses on making a meaningful impact on the wellbeing of children in the community.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing and therapeutic interventions for children and families.
• Ensure a positive experience for families accessing services.
• Provide high-quality patient assessment and management.
• Manage a defined caseload as care co-ordinator.
• Coordinate care with partner agencies.
• Devise relevant care pathways and provide transitions.

Job description

Overview

Solar is a partnership between Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust, Barnardo’s and Autism West Midlands providing emotional wellbeing and mental health services to children and young people aged 0‑19 in Solihull. The team offers timely access to appropriate support based on individual needs, prioritising resilience, partnership and co‑production.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing and therapeutic interventions, including assessment, coordination of care needs, planning and evidence‑based implementation for children, young people and families.
• Ensure a positive experience for families accessing Solar.
• Provide high‑quality assessment for referred patients, risk assessment and management, formulation of need, information gathering and offer advice and guidance to children and young people and their support networks.
• Manage a defined caseload and act as a care co‑ordinator within the service.
• Work with partner agencies (statutory and third sector) to coordinate care of children and young people in Solihull.
• Ensure the most relevant care pathway and care plan is devised and provide seamless transition into other Solar teams and practitioners.

Working for our organisation

We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care. The Trust is committed to treating individuals fairly and ensuring equal opportunities for all. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children, young people and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.