Senior CAMHS RAFT Practitioner – Flexible Hours & Growth

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust; Taunton; Presencial; GBP 35.000 - 45.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Flexible working options

NHS pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Career development

Blue Light Card discounts

Descripción de la vacante

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 6 Senior Mental Health Practitioner to join the CAMHS RAFT team. You will conduct comprehensive assessments, develop and review treatment plans, and deliver specialist interventions for children and young people with mental health difficulties.

The role involves working across clinics, schools and community settings, with extended-hours service seven days a week, shift coordination, and supervision of junior staff to ensure high-quality, accessible

Formación

• Must hold a professional qualification in Nursing, Social Work, Occupational Therapy or a related discipline.
• Significant post-qualification experience working with children and young people experiencing mental health difficulties.
• Knowledge of a wide range of evidence-based treatment/therapeutic interventions and risk assessment with high-risk young people.

Responsabilidades

• Undertake comprehensive mental health assessments of children, young people and families referred to CAMHS RAFT.
• Develop, implement and review evidence-based treatment plans in collaboration with young people, families and partner agencies.
• Deliver brief therapeutic interventions and practical support to children, young people and their carers.
• Conduct risk assessments and develop risk management plans for high-risk cases.
• Liaise with CAMHS, acute services, social care, education and other partners to ensure coordinated care pathways.
• Act as a key contact for patients, carers and referrers regarding referrals and care pathways.
• Participate in seven-day rota and undertake shift coordination duties.
• Provide clinical supervision and support to Band 4 staff.
• Contribute to service development, audit, evaluation and quality improvement.
• Maintain accurate clinical records in line with Trust standards.

Educación

Nursing

Social Work

Occupational Therapy

Descripción del empleo

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 6 Senior Mental Health Practitioner to join the CAMHS RAFT team. You will conduct comprehensive assessments, develop and review treatment plans, and deliver specialist interventions for children and young people with mental health difficulties.

The role involves working across clinics, schools and community settings, with extended-hours service seven days a week, shift coordination, and supervision of junior staff to ensure high-quality, accessible