CAMHS Urgent Care Acute Liaison Practitioner - Band 6

NHS; Nuneaton; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

A national health service provider in Nuneaton seeks a Band 6 Clinical Practitioner for a 12-month fixed-term role. You will work with children and young people in crisis within a newly developed CAMHS Acute Liaison service, providing high-quality, compassionate care and collaborating across multidisciplinary teams. Experience in CAMHS crisis care and UK professional registration required. Flexible part-time hours available.

Qualifications

• Experience in CAMHS crisis or acute care.
• Strong assessment and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality, compassionate care.

Responsibilities

• Assess children and young people referred to the service.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external agencies for effective care.

Skills

CAMHS crisis or acute care experience

Strong assessment skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to work independently and in a team

Commitment to high-quality care

Education

Current UK professional registration (nursing, social work, or occupational therapy)

Job description

Overview

Are you passionate about working with children and young people and interested in CAMHS Acute Liaison Services?

Would you like to be part of shaping a brand-new service that supports children and young people in crisis at the front door of care in the Children\'s Accident and Emergency Department at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW)

We currently have a 12-month fixed-term/secondment vacancy for a Band 6 Clinical Practitioner to join the RISE Crisis Acute Liaison Team based within the A&E department at UHCW during this pilot service period. We are seeking clinicians with CAMHS crisis/acute experience who are motivated to make a real difference.

Role and responsibilities

• Why Join Us?

  • Be a Pioneer: Help shape and develop a new CAMHS Acute Liaison service from the ground up, influencing service design and delivery.

  • Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a multi-disciplinary team across urgent care and CAMHS, fostering strong professional relationships.

  • Professional Development: Gain invaluable experience in a fast-paced acute setting, enhancing your clinical skills and knowledge.

  • Make an Impact: Provide timely, compassionate care to vulnerable children and young people at a critical time in their lives.

  • Supportive Culture: Join a team committed to staff wellbeing and continuous learning.

Role Overview: As a Clinical Practitioner within the RISE urgent care umbrella, you will assess children and young people referred to the service, collaborating closely with internal teams and external agencies to ensure coordinated, holistic, and effective care pathways.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Experience in CAMHS crisis or acute care

• Strong assessment and communication skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team

• Commitment to delivering high-quality, compassionate care

Details

• This is a fixed-term 12-month vacancy (12-month duration).

• Pay scheme: Agenda for Change, Band 6, Salary £38,682 to £46,580 per year, Pro Rota

• Working pattern: Part-time, Flexible working

• Location: Whitestone Clinic / UHCW Coventry CED, Magyar Creasant, Nuneaton, CV11 4SG

Additional Information

• Professional registration: Current UK professional registration in nursing, social work, occupational therapy or equivalent-specific registration.

• Knowledge and skills: Excellent written communications skills.

• Experience: Range of skills across practice areas, experience in mental health, multidisciplinary teamwork, and clinical risk assessment.

• Other: Must hold a current driving licence and have independent means of transport.

• Disclosure: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act; a DBS check will be required.

• UK registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.