Mental Health Practitioner - Tameside CAMHS

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Role details

Main area CAMHS Grade NHS AfC: Band 5/6 Contract Permanent Hours: 37.5 hours per week (flexible working available). Job ref 311-HYM729-25-A. Site: Tameside CAMHS, Town Tameside. Salary £31,049 - £46,580 per annum, pro rata. Salary period: Yearly. Closing: 13/02/:59.

We are seeking to employ a number of highly motivated and skilled senior practitioners to join and expand our dynamic, friendly and diverse multidisciplinary teams. This is a real opportunity to be part of the CAMHS transformation long term plan to improve mental health outcomes for children and young people. We have opportunities for new full-time Band 6 CAMHS practitioner posts in Tameside and Glossop CAMHS, open to B4 staff due to qualify as B5. Posts are based within core CAMHS and the duty and assessment team. We offer flexibility between roles to support continued professional development.

Main duties of the job

CAMHS offers a wide range of mental health assessments and evidence-based interventions including family therapy, CBT, DBT, interpersonal therapy, EMDR, and psychotherapy for children and young people aged 5 to 18 years. You will be encouraged to explore your therapeutic interests while providing a range of CAMHS assessments/interventions. CAMHS has close links with community services to offer early help and bespoke care packages. There are opportunities to work in a true multi-agency way to deliver a whole-system offer that recognises that all children and young people matter and that their emotional wellbeing and mental health needs are understood and supported with kindness, compassion, high quality and safe care.

These posts will be responsible for providing high quality mental health assessments and therapeutic interventions for adolescents and families using evidence-based approaches.

To be responsible for and manage a defined caseload and undertake case management responsibilities within the caseload. Provide consultation, advice and training to a wide range of agencies.

Working for our organisation

We prioritise staff wellbeing and demonstrate our values in practice. Working hours are generally Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm, with flexibility as we expand opening hours as part of service transformation. Your voice matters and will be included in key service developments.

Roles are varied and we aim to develop your clinical strengths and interests. You will receive ongoing support through monthly clinical supervision and line management, peer supervision, and opportunities to attend specialist treatment modality consultations. You will be supported in pursuing in-house training and external opportunities for further qualifications.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will need the following key attributions:

• Strong Children and Young People's mental health knowledge and experience.
• Experience of using training, supervision, and consultation to support other professionals.
• Good understanding and commitment to the CAMHS transformation agenda.
• Values that align with Pennine Care Foundation NHS Trust and prioritise CYP and families.

Person specification Education/Qualifications/Registration

• Registered Nurse - Mental Health, Social Work or OT qualification or equivalent with regulatory body registration
• Significant post-qualification experience in community mental health services

Knowledge

• Knowledge of mental health issues in young people
• Knowledge of relevant legislation andNational policies relating to young people
• Knowledge of therapeutic interventions with young people
• Understanding of Youth Offending services
• Knowledge of drug and alcohol issues relating to young people

Experience

• Professional involvement with users of mental health services
• Experience of case management of young people
• Experience of multi-agency working
• Experience of relating to young people in group or community settings

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to undertake appropriate mental health assessments
• Ability to carry out therapeutic interventions with this client group
• Ability to work well with a team
• Ability to manage a caseload
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to work creatively and flexibly in a clinical context

Sponsorship Information - We are an approved sponsoring organisation. Applications will be considered from applicants requiring sponsorship. Not all roles are eligible for sponsorship. Review the list of eligible roles and requirements on the government website.

After You Apply - Once your application is submitted, you'll receive updates via email. Shortlisting is based on how well you meet the criteria. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview.

If You're Offered the Role - If successful, the hiring manager will contact you with a verbal offer and then issue the formal offer via email.

Pre-Employment Checks - We will carry out pre-employment checks in line with NHS Employment Check Standards, including:

• Identity verification
• Right to work check
• DBS/Criminal record check (dependent on role)
• Professional registration and/or qualification check
• Occupational health assessment
• Employment history and reference validation

All applicants external to Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust will be required to provide HMRC employment history for the last three years.

If you require sponsorship we will assess eligibility based on current government guidance. If not eligible and you cannot demonstrate right to work, your conditional offer may be withdrawn.

Once Checks Are Complete - The Recruitment Team will coordinate start date, you'll be booked onto a Trust Welcome Session and receive your Pennine Care NHS Terms and Conditions.

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds. If you wish to be considered under the Disability Confident Scheme, you will be guaranteed an interview if you meet the essential criteria. If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact us on as early as possible.

Please note:

• We do not accept unsolicited contact from recruitment agencies. Hiring managers should not be contacted directly.
• We may close vacancies early if we receive a high volume of applications. To ensure your application is considered, please apply soon.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name: Leanne Lewis Job title: Core Team Lead Email: Telephone:

If you still remain unsure or would like an informal visit/chat, please contact Leanne Lewis on .

If you have problems applying, contact

Address: Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust, 225 Old Street, OL6 7SR Telephone: