Senior CAMHS Mental Health Practitioner

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust; Bolton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health care provider in Bolton is looking for a BAND 6 Senior CAMHS Mental Health Practitioner to enhance the lives of children and young people. Join a dedicated and supportive team focused on assessments, formulation, and treatment within the THRIVE framework. Successful candidates will work closely with families, engage in continuous professional development, and benefit from clinical supervision. This role is ideal for Registered Mental Health Nurses, Social Workers, and Occupational Therapists passionate about improving mental health care.

Qualifications

• Registered Mental Health Nurse, Social Worker, or Occupational Therapist.
• Passionate about training and continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment and intervention for children and young people with mental health problems.
• Engage proactively with young people and families.
• Discuss cases in daily huddles and receive clinical supervision.

Job description

Role Overview

An opportunity is available at Bolton CAMHS for a BAND 6 Senior CAMHS Mental Health Practitioner to join our friendly and hardworking team. Assessments, formulation, and treatment are provided to support the needs of CYPs in collaboration with the full MDT at CAMHS.

Our service is dedicated to continuous improvement, and we have recently implemented changes that have positively impacted the care we provide to CYPs.

If you are looking to be part of a fast‑paced and dynamic team committed to enhancing the lives of children, young people, and their families, we invite Registered Mental Health Nurses, Social Workers, and Occupational Therapists to apply. We welcome applicants from adult backgrounds and will provide full training and induction. Mentorship and extra support is available.

As a busy and collaborative service, we offer various treatment approaches such as individual, group, and family work.

The successful candidate will have access to clinical supervision, individual line management and will be passionate about training and continuous professional development.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, formulation, interventions, advice and risk management for children and young people with mental health problems within the THRIVE framework.
• Engage proactively with young people and families to promote positive relationships.
• Discuss all cases in daily huddles and receive clinical supervision.
• Demonstrate an attitude that respects and values service users and their carers.
• Embrace the core values of the organisation, adopt the principles of Recovery and THRIVE, and promote safe practices.

About the Trust

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7,000 staff who deliver services from more than 122 locations. We provide inpatient and community‑based mental health care for people living in Bolton, Manchester, Salford, Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and offer a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.

Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options. Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.

Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.