Band 7 Primary Mental Health Specialist - North Bristol

Job overview

We are looking for experienced clinician to take on a new challenge on as a  Band 7 CAMHS Primary Mental Health Specialist (PMHS) linking with  secondary schools in North Bristol, on a 12 month fixed term basis.

The PMHS position is a dynamic role which sits within our CAMHS Getting Advice service. There is an emphasis on being a link between AWP Specialist CAMHS and schools ensuring that children and young people get the right help at the right time.

The post holder will hold a professional registration and  will have excellent clinical, therapeutic, and communication skills.  They will provide specialist mental health advice to frontline secondary school professionals, leading multi agency meetings and consultations. The role involves some direct therapeutic work with children and families on a self-managed caseload.  The post holder will deliver mental health training sessions to schools as required and will contribute on a rota basis to CAMHS triage. there will be  full support from AWP  CAMHS  including  regular managerial and clinical supervision and  regular clinical team meetings.

If you are proactive and passionate about children's mental heath and want to improve the outcomes for Bristol children and families we want to hear from you!

We are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments individuals may require in the recruitment process, on commencement, or once in post.

Main duties of the job

To be a part of PMHS workforce with the aim of being able to provide a link and a bridge between specialist Community CAMHS and other frontline services providing referral guidance, support and consultation.

In line with the Primary Mental Health Specialist (PMHS) core offer, time will be divided between the core functions of direct therapeutic assessments and intervention, consultation and training to reflect the needs of the service.

To contribute to the wider CAMHS triage service on a rota basis

To contribute to team development around mental health, wellbeing and practice.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To assess the mental health, emotional and psychological needs of children and young people via consultation with primary schools

To provide specialist consultation, liaison, advice and support to School nurses, counsellors, GP’s.

To contribute to CAMHS triage on a rota basis

To participate in the development and delivery of mental health training specific for schools and GP surgeries.

To be a link and a bridge between CAMHS and other partner agencies.

Please see the enclosed Job Description for full details or contact Hazel or Ailsa for more details.