Band 6 Child and Adolescent (CAMHS) Practitioner – Lancashire

Pulsejobs.com; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Pulsejobs.com is seeking a Band 6 CAMHS Practitioner to join a dynamic NHS talking therapy team in Bolton, Lancashire. This locum role offers a competitive salary and responsibilities involve managing a caseload of children and families facing mental health challenges. Join a supportive environment focused on professional development and impactful work.

Benefits

First class support from experienced consultants

£300 recommend a friend bonus scheme

Access to electronic timesheet processing

Variety of work opportunities in NHS and private sectors

Access to high-quality CPD training

Different payment methods available

Qualifications

• Qualified CAMHS Practitioner with relevant registration.
• Experience in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage a defined caseload using specialist knowledge.
• Perform assessments, planning and evaluation of care programs.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team to treat young patients.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Teamwork

Autonomous Work

Education

Qualified as a CAMHS Practitioner (Band 6)

Registration with NMC or SWE

Job description

Job Title: Child and Adolescent (CAMHS) Practitioner
Band: 6
Location: Bolton, Lancashire
Working Hours: 40

An exciting new opportunity has opened for a Band 6 CAMHS Practitioner to join a dynamic talking therapy team in the NHS to work in Bolton, Lancashire. This role is for either an RMN or Social Worker. This vacancy is available on a locum basis for the successful candidate to start from immediately for a short-term contract. This vacancy offers competitive rates.

What will your responsibilities be?

The successful CAMHS Practitioner will be part of a multidisciplinary team, managing a defined caseload using specialist knowledge and advanced clinical reasoning to undertake assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care programs for children and families. The successful practitioner will take an active role in the holistic assessment and treatment of young people who present to the service with mental health problems and, especially those that are at risk of, or have attempted deliberate self-harm.

Benefits:

• First class support and advice from our team of dedicated and experienced consultants
• £300 recommend a friend bonus scheme
• Have access to ipoint our Electronic timesheet processing app
• Variety of work opportunities in both the NHS and private sectors
• Access to high-quality CPD training event
• Different payment methods available PAYE, Umbrella, PSC and LTD

Qualifications and Experiences:

• Qualified as a CAMHS Practitioner (Band 6)
• Registration with relevant professional body (e.g., NMC, SWE)
• Proven experience in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively within a team and autonomously

Apply Now!

If you are a dedicated Psychologist looking to take the next step in your career and make a positive impact, we would love to hear from you. To apply, please submit your CV below.

If you are registered with Pulse and recommend a friend to us, you can earn £300 per recommendation, once they have worked over 200 hours*.

Why work with Pulse?

From the moment you register with us, our focus is entirely on you. During our first conversation, you’ll quickly see that we understand your specialty inside and out.

Our expert recruitment consultants are dedicated to finding you the best opportunities and supporting you every step of the way to secure the perfect placement. With our preferred or sole supplier status with many clients, you’ll have access to exclusive opportunities that you won’t find anywhere else.

We always prioritize your best interests, engaging in meaningful conversations and truly listening to you. You are an individual, a professional—not just a resource.

Reasonable Adjustments:

If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity by contacting our team. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.