Children's and Young People's Mental Health Practitioner - CYPMHS

PAN TRADE; Birkenhead; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A health and care service provider in the UK is seeking an experienced clinician for the CYPMHS. This role involves providing assessment and intervention within a multi-disciplinary team, collaborating closely with specialists. Candidates should have a core profession and professional registration, along with access to transport for work. This is an opportunity to contribute to the development of children's mental health services.

Benefits

Guidance for new starters

Guaranteed interview scheme for eligible Armed Forces applicants

Qualifications

• Core profession with professional registration is mandatory.
• Access to transport for work purposes is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment and intervention within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Collaborate with CYPMHS leads and other specialists.
• Contribute to the development of the CYPMHS Access service.

Skills

Assessment and intervention

Collaborative teamwork

Professional registration

Education

Core profession (Social Work, Nurse, Allied Health Professional)

Job description

Overview

Wirral Child & Young Person Mental Health Service (CYPMHS, previously CAMHS) is a therapy-based service offering support to children and young people with mild to severe mental health difficulties and their families/caregivers. We work in close alignment with the Local Authority, education and the voluntary sector. Our aim is to ensure that children receive the right support, from the right service at the right time.

Due to current national focus on children’s services and subsequent investment, an opportunity has arisen to be part of the development of the CYPMHS service in Wirral. The successful applicant will be an experienced clinician who will work closely with CYPMHS leads, eating disorder specialists and core CYPMHS team members to provide assessment and intervention within a multi-disciplinary team. The candidate will help develop and drive the CYPMHS Access service forward.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment and intervention within a multi-disciplinary team (MDT).
• Collaborate with CYPMHS leads, eating disorder specialists and other core CYPMHS staff.
• Contribute to the development and forward progression of the CYPMHS Access service.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Core profession (Social Work, Nurse, Allied Health Professional) AND Professional registration.
• Access to transport for work purposes.

Employer information and values

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP) provides health and care services for a population of over one million people, including mental health, learning disability and community physical health care. CWP employs around 4,500 staff across 73 sites with services across Wirral, Cheshire, and other areas. We are rated Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission, with an overall Good rating. We are committed to inclusive recruitment and a values-based interview process that reflects the Trust’s values in everyday practice.

We offer up to three weeks induction via the Prepare to Care programme for new starters, and provide guidance to help you hit the ground running. We welcome applicants with lived experience of accessing our services. The Trust supports Guaranteed Interview Scheme for eligible Armed Forces applicants and provides DBS-related information, including a required DBS check with optional DBS Update Service enrollment (£16/year).

New entrants to the NHS commence on the minimum of the stated salary scale. Applicants are encouraged to apply early, as vacancies may close before the advertised date if a large number of applications are received. For guidance, contact the recruitment team via email or at 01244 393100.