CAMHS Senior Practitioner

NHS; Larkhill; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health Care NHS Trust is seeking a CAMHS Senior Practitioner to join the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service at Worcestershire Royal Hospital. You will manage a defined caseload of children and young people, coordinate care plans, and liaise with a multidisciplinary team to deliver person-centred mental health care across hospital and community settings.

You will assess and plan interventions, contribute to service transformation, maintain high standards

Qualifications

• Current professional registration with a recognised clinical qualification (NMC/HCPC or equivalent).
• Post-registration CAMHS or mental health experience including assessment, risk management and therapeutic interventions.
• Knowledge of mental health legislation and child and adolescent mental health services.
• Strong communication, decision-making and teamwork skills with ability to work independently and support others.
• Experience in clinical supervision, teaching, audit and delivering person-centred mental health care.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive specialist assessments including risk assessments and personalised care plans.
• Deliver evidence-based interventions through individual, family and group sessions and provide clinical guidance to other professionals.
• Act as key worker for allocated caseload, coordinating pathways and ensuring continuity of care.
• Produce accurate clinical documentation (assessments, reports, progress notes, discharge summaries) per local policies.
• Provide services across hospitals, community settings, schools and homes, adapting interventions to individual needs.
• Participate in clinical supervision, safeguarding, referral triage and service initiatives.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Teamwork

Communication

Decision-making

Clinical supervision

Education

Clinical qualification (NMC/HCPC)

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a CAMHS SeniorPractitioner at Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health Care NHS Trust to join the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service at Worcestershire Royal Hospital. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality, community-based mental health care to children, young people, and their families as part of a multidisciplinary team. You will support the assessment, planning, and delivery of person-centred care while promoting positive outcomes for service users. You will be expected to act as a professional role model, uphold the Trust's values, use your initiative, and take responsibility for maintaining high standards of clinical practice and service delivery. As part of a developing service, you will also have the opportunity to contribute to service transformation and work across different teams as required.

Main duties of the job

As a CAMHS Senior Practitioner, you will be responsible for managing a defined caseload of children and young people aged 0–18, coordinating care plans, monitoring clinical progress, and ensuring appropriate interventions are delivered throughout their care journey. You will liaise with a range of external agencies and specialist services, including Tier 4 inpatient units, the Mental Health Liaison Team, and the Home Treatment Team, to facilitate effective care pathways and continuity of support. You will also contribute to the management of referrals from a variety of professionals and organisations, ensuring timely access to services and maintaining accurate clinical documentation in line with Trust policies.

About us

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Career Progression access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challenges

Work-life Balance flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leave

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Job responsibilities

Responsibilities of this job role

To complete comprehensive specialist assessments, including risk assessments and personalised care plans, ensuring these are regularly reviewed and developed in partnership with patients and, where appropriate, their families to support effective clinical outcomes.

To deliver evidence-based therapeutic interventions through individual, family, and group sessions, while offering specialist advice and clinical guidance to healthcare professionals involved in patient care.

To act as the key worker for an allocated caseload, coordinating patient pathways, monitoring progress, and ensuring continuity of care through effective liaison with all relevant stakeholders.

To produce accurate and timely clinical documentation, including assessments, treatment reports, progress records, and discharge summaries, ensuring compliance with local policies, professional standards, and statutory requirements.

To provide clinical services across a range of settings, including hospitals, community facilities, schools, residential homes, and patients' homes, adapting interventions to meet individual needs and circumstances.

To participate in clinical supervision, safeguarding processes, referral triage, and specialist practice initiatives, while promoting mental health awareness and maintaining strong partnerships with healthcare, education, and community organisations.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• To be successful in applying for this role you will need:
• Current professional registration (NMC, HCPC, Social Work England, or equivalent) with a recognised clinical qualification.
• Post-registration experience in CAMHS or mental health, including assessment, risk management, and therapeutic interventions.
• Knowledge of mental health legislation, professional standards, and child and adolescent mental health services.
• Strong communication, decision-making, and teamwork skills with the ability to work independently and support others.
• Experience in clinical supervision, teaching, audit, and delivering high-quality, person-centred mental health care.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.