Locum Band 6 CAMHS Practitioner (Mental Health Nurse)

MCG Healthcare; Blackpool; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is looking for a dedicated Band 6 CAMHS Practitioner to join their vibrant team. This role focuses on delivering high-quality mental health care to children and adolescents, ensuring effective assessment, intervention, and care coordination. You will work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary environment, engaging with schools and social services to provide comprehensive support. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact on young lives while working in a supportive and dynamic team. If you are passionate about mental health and have the relevant experience, this role could be perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year's post-qualification experience in CAMHS or similar.
• Ability to complete assessments independently and manage risk.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments for children.
• Develop care plans in collaboration with service users and teams.

Skills

Assessment Skills

Communication Skills

Care Planning

Risk Management

Therapeutic Interventions (CBT, DBT)

Education

Professional qualification in Mental Health Nursing

Tools

Clinical Records Management Systems

Job description

Locum Band 6 CAMHS Practitioner (Mental Health Nurse)

• Location: Blackpool
• Contract: Locum - Full-time, Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
• Hourly Rate: 26+
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 3 - 6 months (with potential for extension)

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Band 6 CAMHS Practitioner to join a dynamic Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) team on a locum basis. This role is open to qualified Mental Health Nurses (RMN) with relevant CAMHS experience.

You will play a key role in the delivery of high-quality mental health care to children, young people, and their families, focusing on assessment, intervention, and care coordination in a multi-disciplinary setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments and risk assessments for children and adolescents
• Develop and implement care plans in collaboration with service users and multi-agency teams
• Provide evidence-based therapeutic interventions (CBT, DBT-informed, systemic, etc.)
• Act as a care coordinator for a defined caseload
• Participate in regular clinical supervision and MDT meetings
• Work collaboratively with schools, social care, and third-sector agencies
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical records in accordance with trust policy

Requirements

• Professional qualification in Mental Health Nursing (NMC)
• Minimum 1 year's post-qualification experience working in a CAMHS or similar setting
• Strong assessment, communication, and care planning skills
• Able to manage risk and work effectively under pressure
• Full UK driving licence and access to a car (desirable, depending on service model)
• Enhanced DBS check (required)
• Ability to complete assessments independently and support young people.
• Can work to thresholds for the organisation.
• Complete care and hospital discharge plans
• Experience of working with risk and adapting changing risk plans
• Can work to systems in place, complete discharge planning
• Can look to support the team and work collaboratively
• Experience triaging / duty support for a team and prioritizing caseload and work
• Experience of working with young people with variety of wellbeing and mental health presentations.
• Can signpost to appropriate services and make safeguarding referrals when needed.
• Experience of CAMHS/ Children's child protection work
• Face to face workers only