Band 7 Senior Mental Health Practitioner, CAMHS ED, Clevedon

NHS; Clevedon; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Clevedon is seeking a Senior Mental Health Practitioner to coordinate clinical assessments and provide therapy for young people with eating disorders. The role requires strong leadership skills and the ability to work within a multidisciplinary team. Candidates must have a professional qualification in mental health and relevant experience. Competitive salary and flexible working patterns offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in working with children and families in a mental health context.
• Knowledge of Eating Disorders and evidence-based interventions.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical assessments and provide therapy to young people and families.
• Lead day-to-day activities of the Eating Disorder team.
• Coordinate outreach work for patients experiencing difficulties.

Skills

Leadership ability

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Professional qualification in mental health or social welfare discipline

Specialist training in Eating Disorders

Registration with a professional body

Job description

Overview

North Somerset CAMHS Eating Disorder Team is a well-established multi-disciplinary team, growing with new investment. The service is committed to continuous improvement and providing accessible and flexible, therapeutic interventions to children, young people and families. We are a busy, forward thinking team that supports a positive team culture and wellbeing. We are recruiting a Senior Mental Health Practitioner who will develop their leadership skills alongside their clinical work. The role involves daily co-ordination of the service, supporting service development, and leading/participating in supervision, reflective practice and MDT meetings. This role will work with the Systemic Family Therapist (Lead for Eating Disorders in North Somerset), Consultant Psychiatrist and Eating Disorders Clinicians to deliver an outstanding service for families within North Somerset.

The role includes facilitating assessments and delivering treatment for families who enter the service. North Somerset CAMHS offers a range of innovative approaches and supports CPD opportunities with a comprehensive in-house training programme.

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will join the multi-disciplinary team in the delivery of clinical assessment and provision of therapy to young people (0-18) and their families and/or carers within North Somerset CAMHS, specifically working with eating disorders. The post-holder will contribute to the provision of high quality evidence-based, specialist Eating Disorder services, including outreach work for patients who may find it hard to attend clinics and during transitions between services. The post-holder will provide leadership to the team and coordinate day-to-day activities alongside the systemic lead for ED and with support from the clinical service manager.

We welcome applicants who may be in a current Band 6 role and are looking for development. A structured development plan with support to reach Band 7 competencies over a 6-month period can be provided for those who do not meet all essential criteria but have the passion and drive to develop within the service.

We offer flexible working patterns and operate across two sites in Weston-super-Mare & Clevedon. Prospective candidates are welcome to discuss the opportunity in more detail.

Details

Date posted: 01 October 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for Change

Band: Band 7

Salary: £47,810 to £54,710 a year

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 342-CAMHS126-1025

Job locations: The Barn, Great Western Road, Clevedon, North Somerset, BS21 6HB

Job responsibilities

The Post Holder will be a member of the Eating Disorder Team and will have the capacity to manage complexity and risk, using experience in eating disorder work, and working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to provide assessments and treatment. The post-holder will provide team leadership and coordinate day-to-day activities.

Please see Job Description for full duties

Person Specification

Education and Qualification

• Professional qualification in a mental health or social welfare discipline.
• Specialist training in Eating Disorders
• Registration with a professional body; HPC, NMC

Desirable

• Systemic training relevant to eating disorders

Experience & Knowledge

• Significant post qualification experience in the field of child and family mental health.
• Experience of working within a MDT community eating disorders context
• Knowledge of Eating Disorders and recommended evidence-based interventions for children and young people.
• Knowledge of legislation relevant to the Children's Act 2004, Mental Health Act 1983 and Safeguarding Guidelines.
• Demonstrable experience of assessment and working therapeutically with children, adolescents and their families within a mental health setting.
• Experience of working in various settings (outreach, clinic, home) and maintaining professionalism in distressing situations.

Desirable

• Experience of working within CAMHS
• Experience of teaching and training
• Experience of supporting other professionals
• Experience of working within a multi-cultural framework

Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrable leadership skill and ability in a clinical setting
• Ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team
• Effective communication with children, adolescents and their families or carers
• High level of self-awareness and capacity to reflect
• Understanding of and ability to use clinical supervision
• Good organisational and prioritising skills
• Ability to present and communicate complex information
• Computer literate

Other information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a DBS disclosure.

UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Employer: Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust

Address: The Barn, Great Western Road, Clevedon, North Somerset, BS21 6HB

Employer's website: www.awp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/