Job summary
- Main area
- Mental Health
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- 12 months (12 month fixed term contract)
- Hours
- 37.5 hours per week (Full time)
- Job ref
- 444-8120136-MH
- Employer
- Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Parkside House
- Town
- Coventry
- Salary
- £39,959 - £48,117 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 27/07/2026 23:59
Employer heading
CAMHS Practitioner - Band 6
NHS AfC: Band 6
Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust provides a full range of expanding physical, mental health and learning disability services to children, young adults, adults and older adults over many sites across Coventry, Warwickshire and Solihull.
Services are provided to a population of over one million people living in Coventry and Warwickshire and also a wider geographical area in some of our specialist services
‘We recognise the benefits of flexible working and support applications wherever possible. If you would like to work flexibly please ask the recruiting manager for more information.’
Armed Forces Community welcome to apply.
PLEASE NOTE that this vacancy can be closed as soon as sufficient applications are received. Staff at risk within the Trust will be given priority.
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Job overview
Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust is looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated Band 6 CAMHS Practitioner to join the Coventry Specialist Core CAMHS Team on a 12-month fixed-term contract to provide maternity leave cover.
This is an exciting opportunity to work within a friendly, supportive and dynamic multidisciplinary team delivering evidence-based intervention for children and young people experiencing mental health difficulties. You will work collaboratively with young people, families, schools and partner agencies to provide high-quality, person-centred care that promotes recovery and positive outcomes.
The successful applicant will manage a diverse clinical caseload, undertaking comprehensive mental health reviews, formulation, risk assessment and therapeutic interventions, alongside care coordination and multi-agency working. You will contribute to safeguarding, clinical decision-making, service development and the ongoing delivery of high-quality CAMHS provision.
We welcome applications from Registered Mental Health Nurses, Social Workers, Occupational Therapists or other registered professionals with experience of working with children and young people with mental health needs.
If you are passionate about improving the lives of children, young people and their families and enjoy working within a supportive multidisciplinary team, we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will work as part of the Coventry Specialist Core CAMHS multidisciplinary team, providing high-quality, evidence-based mental health reviews, intervention and care coordination for children and young people presenting with a range of mental health difficulties.
Key responsibilities include:
- Undertaking comprehensive mental health risk assessments.
- Delivering evidence-based therapeutic interventions to children, young people and their families.
- Acting as Care Coordinator where appropriate, developing, implementing and reviewing collaborative care plans.
- Working in partnership with families, schools, social care, health colleagues and other agencies to ensure coordinated, holistic care.
- Contributing to safeguarding processes, risk management and clinical decision-making within the multidisciplinary team.
- Maintaining accurate, timely and high-quality clinical records in line with Trust and professional standards.
- Participating in multidisciplinary meetings, clinical supervision, service development and quality improvement initiatives.
- Supporting the delivery of safe, effective and recovery-focused services while promoting positive outcomes for children, young people and their families.
This is a 12-month fixed-term maternity cover post offering an excellent opportunity to join a supportive, experienced team committed to delivering high-quality CAMHS care.
Working for our organisation
At Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust (CWPT), we deliver a wide range of physical, mental health, learning disability and autism services, and are proud to serve communities across Coventry, Warwickshire and beyond.
We put ‘people at our heart’; this ethos is at the centre of everything we do and how we do it. We care for our staff and colleagues as much as they care for others and offer a wide range of benefits and development opportunities.
These include:
· generous annual leave entitlement which increases during your time with us
· excellent learning and development opportunities, including apprenticeship frameworks, distance learning, internal training, coaching and mentoring, and much more
· salary sacrifice schemes for lease car/ vehicle, Cycle to Work, home and electronics, gym membership and more
· discounts with a range of retailers, restaurants and entertainment venues through our Employee Assistance Programme and NHS discount schemes
· wellbeing support, including an in-house counselling service, external helpline and more
· staff networks and support groups
We’re always on the lookout for people who share our passion for improving the lives and wellbeing of people in our community, as well as our values of compassion, collaboration, excellence, integrity and respect.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For more information on this role please see the attached support information. This will give you a better overview of the job role and requirements.
Person specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential criteria
- Relevant Professional qualification, e.g., social worker, nurse, occupational therapist
- Current Registration with relevant professional body. Significant experience working with children and adolescents
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Professional knowledge acquired through degree/diploma
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
Essential criteria
- Excellent written communication skills
- Effective organisational and time management skills
- Ability to assess and manage risk
EXPERIENCE
Essential criteria
- Substantial experience in mental health
- Significant experience of undertaking assessment, formulation, risk assessment and positive risk management
OTHER
Essential criteria
- Able to travel independently
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Heather Armstrong
- Job title
- Team Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Additional information
Please contact Team Lead; Heather Armstrong for more information.
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