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

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

Job summary

A leading mental health organization is seeking a Band 6 Clinical Practitioner to join their Eating Disorder Home Treatment Team in Bristol. This role involves working with children and young people at risk of hospital admission, delivering essential mental health support in their home environment. The position requires travel across the region and offers opportunities for shift flexibility.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting children and young people with mental health difficulties.
• Ability to travel confidently to various locations.

Responsibilities

• Support CYP with eating disorders and comorbidities.
• Travel across Bristol, North Somerset, and South Gloucestershire for meeting role requirements.
• Work shifts covering service hours from 08:00 to 20:00.

Skills

Driving license

Mental health support

Flexibility

Job description

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 licenseand 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.