Clinical Practitioner

Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust; Nuneaton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Clinical Practitioner to work within the RISE urgent care service. This role involves assessing children and young people in crisis, ensuring effective care pathways, and collaborating with various teams. Candidates should have professional registration in mental health nursing or social work, alongside relevant experience in CAMHS crisis care. This position is a fixed-term contract based in the A&E department, requiring shift work that includes weekends.

Qualifications

• Passionate and committed to delivering a high standard service.
• Excellent communication and team player.

Responsibilities

• Assess children and young people referred to the service.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams and external agencies.
• Ensure coordinated, holistic, and effective care pathways.

Skills

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

Education

Professional registration in mental health nursing, social work or allied health professions

Demonstrable level of clinical experience

Job description

Why Join Us

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)?

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

Qualifications

Professional registration in mental health nursing, social work or allied health professions. Demonstrable level of clinical experience. Excellent communication and team player. Passionate and committed to delivering a high standard service.

Duration and Location

12-month fixed-term/secondment vacancy for a Band 6 Clinical Practitioner. Based within the A&E department at UHCW during this pilot service period. Shift work including weekends.

Equal Opportunities

The Trust is committed to Equal Opportunities and welcomes applications regardless of age, gender, race, disability or sexual orientation. Guidance and criteria on the filtering criminal cautions and convictions can be found on the Disclosure and Barring Service website.

Safeguarding

As part of our safe recruitment practice, newly appointed staff must be registered with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Update Service.