Children and Young People's Mental Health Practitioner

Job summary

Main duties of the job

Main duties will include:

Working with children and young people and their families within their homes and a clinic setting. The role is patient facing and you will be expected to work from within a base. Working as part of an MDT, attending team meetings, formulation and case discussion and working collaboratively with other agencies.

Taking the role of duty clinician, triaging referrals and responding to calls where needed. Training will be provided. Participate in the delivery of a range of evidence-based interventions mental health focussed interventions and actively support leadership Participate and support within the assessment clinic and contribute to the assessment and planning implementation and evaluation of care for young people. Develop and maintain effective relationships within wider CYPMHS and external agencies Participate in reflective practice and continuous professional development.

This vacancy is not eligible for Sponsorship from Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust. Applicants requiring sponsorship need not apply.

If you have any questions about the job, please contact Louise Austen-Rose louise.austen-rose@nhs.net or kay.jefferies@nhs.net

Adverts will close early where the maximum number of applicants is reached.

Please review the job description and person specification attached for full requirements of the role.

Job responsibilities

Working for Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust:

Who are we?

Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council. We have a strong culture based on deeply-held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated "Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding" for caring.

Perks of the job:

Our benefits range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. You can find the full list of attractive benefits and rewards at www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk click on the Join Our Team Tab.

Right to Work:

Please see the information below on Eligibility for Sponsorship from Leeds Community Healthcare Trust. This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.