CAMHS Practitioner – Transforming Young Minds (Band 6)

NHS Greater Manchester; Stockport; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Greater Manchester is seeking a Band 6 CAMHS practitioner for Stockport CAMHS to join a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team. The post emphasizes development opportunities and flexible learning to expand skills across CAMHS services.

The role involves high-quality mental health assessments, co-therapist work within the MDT, risk management, and routine outcome measure monitoring. The post supports professional growth within a supportive Trust.

Qualifications

• NMC nursing registration or equivalent health/social care qualification.
• Professional registration (RMN/SW/OT).
• Significant post-qualification experience in community mental health services to post graduate diploma level.
• Teaching reference number (TRN).

Responsibilities

• Conduct high-quality CAMHS assessments for children and families referred to the Tier 3 service.
• Provide access to a range of psychotherapeutic interventions per assessed need.
• Act as co-therapist with MDT when appropriate.
• Manage a defined caseload and undertake case management tasks.
• Identify and develop strategies to manage risk to the child and others.
• Liaise with other professionals outside the MDT.
• Monitor clinical effectiveness using Routine Outcome Measures and engage in reviews.
• Participate in CAMHS emergency duty rota for urgent mental health assessments.

Skills

Mental health assessments

Team collaboration

Caseload management

Independent clinical work

Education

NMC nursing

Social work qualification

Post-qualification community MH experience

Teaching reference number (TRN)

Job description

NHS Greater Manchester is seeking a Band 6 CAMHS practitioner for Stockport CAMHS to join a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team. The post emphasizes development opportunities and flexible learning to expand skills across CAMHS services.

The role involves high-quality mental health assessments, co-therapist work within the MDT, risk management, and routine outcome measure monitoring. The post supports professional growth within a supportive Trust.