Job summary
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 CAMHS are currently looking to recruit a full time Band 6 Senior CAMHS Practitioner.
We are looking for a registered Mental Health Nurse, Social Worker or Occupational Therapists with previous post registration experience to join our multidisciplinary team. You will be part of an established CAMHs, working with children, young people (up to the age of 18) and their families; experience of working with children and young people would be an advantage.
Main duties of the job
We are a busy, friendly service providing a range of treatment approaches to children and young people including CBT, EMDR and Decider Skills Workshops. We also work in close collaboration with partner agencies.We are committed to ongoing continuous professional development of our staff and as a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to be involved in various training initiatives.
The hours of work are 9am-5pm Monday to Friday. You must be passionate about working with children and young people with a wide range of moderate to severe mental health difficulties.
About us
*The Welcome Bonus is only available to candidates who are not currently employed (or who have not been employed in the last 12 months) by any NHS provider Trust in the Lancashire & South Cumbria (LSC) Integrated Care System (ICS) in a like-for-like role or core profession. For example, a Band 6 Occupational Therapist / Social Worker / Mental Health Nurse at another Trust in the LSC ICS would not be eligible for the bonus if moving to a Band 6 Occupational Therapist / Social Worker / Mental Health Nurse role at LSCFT or in a role such as Mental Health Practitioner Role that requires the same profession.These trusts are:o University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay Trusto East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trusto Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trusto Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustBank only workers for Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust are eligible for the scheme if they have not held a substantive role in Lancashire & South Cumbria Integrated Care System in the last 12 months (subject to all other terms and conditions being met). These incentives are subject to recovery clauses within the first 6 months of employment. This bonus is applicable from 1st July 2024 - 30th April 2025.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The £7k Welcome Bonus package is designed to attract and retain the very best staff in post. The amount a new starter would receive is shown in the Welcome Bonus Payment Schedule below:
£3,000 after 2 months of employment (counted from start date with LSCFT) £2,000 after 12 months £2,000 after 24 months
PLEASE NOTE: This bonus scheme is subject to a Repayment Clause should the post holder leave this role within 6 months of commencing employment.
For more details, please visit our website -Welcome bonus and relocation packages terms and conditionsWelcome bonus and relocation packages terms and conditions :: Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust (lscft.nhs.uk)
If you have any questions, we would be happy to discuss them please contactrecruitment@lscft.nhs.uk.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The £7k Welcome Bonus package is designed to attract and retain the very best staff in post. The amount a new starter would receive is shown in the Welcome Bonus Payment Schedule below:
£3,000 after 2 months of employment (counted from start date with LSCFT) £2,000 after 12 months £2,000 after 24 months
PLEASE NOTE: This bonus scheme is subject to a Repayment Clause should the post holder leave this role within 6 months of commencing employment.
For more details, please visit our website -Welcome bonus and relocation packages terms and conditionsWelcome bonus and relocation packages terms and conditions :: Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust (lscft.nhs.uk)
If you have any questions, we would be happy to discuss them please contactrecruitment@lscft.nhs.uk.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- RGN/RMN/SOCIAL WORKER or OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
Desirable
- Additional further training or experience in CYMPH
- Specific therapeutic skills relevant to children and young people with complex needs
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to comprehensively assess complex mental health needs, develop care plans and deliver appropriate interventions
- Specific skills and knowledge in evidence based therapeutic interventions to meet complex needs
- Demonstrable knowledge of safeguarding children and 'Think Family'
Experience
Essential
- Managing own workload with effective liaison with others
- Working in the community
- Able to work autonomously and as a member of the multi-disciplinary team
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- RGN/RMN/SOCIAL WORKER or OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
Desirable
- Additional further training or experience in CYMPH
- Specific therapeutic skills relevant to children and young people with complex needs
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to comprehensively assess complex mental health needs, develop care plans and deliver appropriate interventions
- Specific skills and knowledge in evidence based therapeutic interventions to meet complex needs
- Demonstrable knowledge of safeguarding children and 'Think Family'
Experience
Essential
- Managing own workload with effective liaison with others
- Working in the community
- Able to work autonomously and as a member of the multi-disciplinary team
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
