CAMHS Mental Health Practitioner – Extended Hours

NHS Jobs; Castleford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Jobs is seeking a Mental Health Practitioner for a 12-month fixed-term post in CAMHS. The role involves assessing and treating children and young people with emotional and psychological needs, working autonomously and within a multidisciplinary team, and providing consultation to other services.

A strong focus on safeguarding and high-quality patient care is essential. The post supports a comprehensive CAMHS system and may require extended hours alongside fellow specialists, with supervision

Qualifications

• Provides assessment and treatment to children and young people with mental health needs.
• Works autonomously and with the MDT, providing consultation for other agencies.
• Applies safeguarding and welfare principles for children and young people.
• Committed to high quality patient care and continual professional development.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat children and young people with mental health needs across CAMHS.
• Work within MDT and provide consultation to partner agencies.
• Apply safeguarding guidelines in clinical work and promote welfare of young people.
• Provide training, supervision, and support within the CAMHS extension as required.
• Participate in ongoing service development, audits, and extended hours as needed.

Skills

Autonomous practice

Team collaboration

Assessment & treatment

safeguarding knowledge

Tools

CAPA model

Job description

NHS Jobs is seeking a Mental Health Practitioner for a 12-month fixed-term post in CAMHS. The role involves assessing and treating children and young people with emotional and psychological needs, working autonomously and within a multidisciplinary team, and providing consultation to other services.

A strong focus on safeguarding and high-quality patient care is essential. The post supports a comprehensive CAMHS system and may require extended hours alongside fellow specialists, with supervision