Senior CYPMH Practitioner - RMN/SW/OT

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare trust in the UK is seeking a full-time Senior CYPMH Practitioner to join their multidisciplinary team. The role involves delivering evidence-based treatments such as CBT and EMDR to children and young people facing mental health challenges. Candidates should be registered in mental health nursing, social work, or occupational therapy, with a passion for this demographic. The position offers flexible working options to accommodate various schedules.

Qualifications

• Registered qualification in mental health, social work, or occupational therapy.
• Experience working with children and young people is advantageous.
• Genuine passion for supporting youth with mental health challenges.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based treatments like CBT and EMDR to young patients.
• Collaborate with partner agencies to support children's mental health.
• Conduct training initiatives for continuous professional development.

Skills

Registered Mental Health Nurse

Experience with children and young people

Passion for mental health care

Education

Qualification in Mental Health Nursing, Social Work, or Occupational Therapy

Job description

Overview

Do you want to be part of a rapidly developing service committed to improving the lives of Children, Young People and their families?

In a period of exciting development, South Cumbria CYPMH are currently looking to recruit a full‑time Band 6 Senior CYPMH Practitioner.

Responsibilities

You will work as a member of our multidisciplinary team providing a range of evidence‑based treatments such as CBT, EMDR and Decision Skills Workshops to children and young people (up to the age of 18) and their families. You will collaborate closely with partner agencies and support the ongoing continuous professional development of staff through training initiatives.

Qualifications

• Registered Mental Health Nurse, Social Worker or Occupational Therapist with post‑registration experience.
• Experience working with children and young people (advantageous).
• Passion for working with children and young people with moderate to severe mental health difficulties.

Working Hours & Flexible Working

Hours: 9 am to 5 pm, Monday to Friday. We support flexible working patterns such as term‑time, part‑time, compressed hours and flexi‑time.

Diversity & Inclusion

LSCFT values diversity and inclusion, recognizing that talent from varied backgrounds creates a flexible, creative, and effective workforce. We actively challenge discrimination and welcome applications from all, regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, religion, belief, or sexual orientation. We particularly encourage applications from under‑represented groups and welcome individuals with lived experience relevant to the role.

Contact

For further details or informal visits, contact: Name: Kaia Robinson
Job title: Clinical Lead
Email: [e-mail]