CYPMHS Mental Health Practitioner - 12-Month Secondment

Cheshire & Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Chester; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Cheshire & Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is offering a 12-month secondment within West Cheshire CYPMHS for a 30-hour week with flexible working arrangements. You will contribute to mental health assessments, deliver evidence-based interventions, manage clinical risk and collaborate with children, families and partner agencies to support positive outcomes.

The post is in a supportive multidisciplinary team, with regular supervision and opportunities to develop clinical skills as part of

Qualifications

• Qualified in Nursing, Social Work or an Allied Health Profession.
• Current professional registration.
• Experience working with children and young people with mental health difficulties.
• Experience delivering evidence-based interventions and managing clinical risk.

Responsibilities

• Undertake mental health assessments and provide interventions & formulations.
• Manage clinical risk and contribute to risk management planning.
• Work with children, young people, families and partner agencies to support outcomes.
• Demonstrate flexibility and resilience in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• Travel to a variety of venues as part of the role.

Skills

Mental health assessments

Deliver evidence-based interventions

Clinical risk management

CBT/DBT/EMDR/systemic therapy

Communication skills

Professional development

Education

Nursing, Social Work or Allied Health Profession qualification

Job description

Cheshire & Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is offering a 12-month secondment within West Cheshire CYPMHS for a 30-hour week with flexible working arrangements. You will contribute to mental health assessments, deliver evidence-based interventions, manage clinical risk and collaborate with children, families and partner agencies to support positive outcomes.

The post is in a supportive multidisciplinary team, with regular supervision and opportunities to develop clinical skills as part of