Band 6 Mental Health Practitioner (CAMHS Eating Disorders) - Bristol

Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust; Bristol; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional mental health trust is seeking a Band 6 Clinical Practitioner to join their Eating Disorder Home Treatment Team. The role involves supporting Children & Young People (CYP) with eating difficulties and other comorbidities who are at risk of hospital admission. You will travel across Bristol, North Somerset, and South Gloucestershire, working flexible hours to provide intensive mental health support in home environments as well as within Acute Hospitals. Join a motivated team dedicated to continual learning and improvement.

Qualifications

• Driving license and ability to travel confidently across the region.
• Experience working with children and young people with eating difficulties.
• Ability to work flexible hours including shifts.

Responsibilities

• Support Children & Young People (CYP) with eating difficulties in their home environment.
• Provide support within Acute Hospital environments when necessary.
• Work alongside CAMHS community teams in Bristol, North Somerset, and South Gloucestershire.

Job description

Job overview

We are looking for a Band 6 Clinical Practitioner to join the AWP CAMHS Eating Disorder Home Treatment Team. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and motivated team of individuals who are passionate about supporting Children & Young People (CYP) to access intensive mental health support in their home environment. At times, we will also provide support within Acute Hospital environments.

You will be working across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire alongside CAMHS community teams. This post entails travelling to meet the requirements of the role, therefore a driving license and ability to confidently travel across the region is essential.

You will be working with CYP with a range of eating difficulties and other comorbidities whom are at risk of hospital admission, haven't responded to community treatment or require support to return home from a hospital admission. Our aim is to support CYP, alongside their families and carers, to recover at home. Our team ethos is one of continual learning and improvement.

There is an expectation to work shifts that cover service hours which are 08:00 - 20:00 7 days a week - condensed hours/flexible working requests will be considered.