Job requirements
Essential
15 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Skills
•Sound knowledge of Child Care legislation, Safeguarding, Mental Health Act and the Care Programme Approach
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Sound knowledge of current local and national strategies concerning CAMHS, Children’s Services and mental health
- Skills
Excellent understanding of child and adolescent development and it’s possible impact on emotional well-being
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Excellent knowledge of clinical/risk assessment and risk management of young people in crisis
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Ability to work both as a member of a team and autonomously and to manage own and other colleagues anxieties
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Comprehensive understanding of Information Governance principles
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Highly developed communication skills
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Ability to delegate whilst maintaining overall responsibility for service users care, where appropriate
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Highly motivated & able to engage with service users & carers to improve outcomes
- Experience
Relevant post-registration experience of working with people with mental health needs, including those with severe and enduring mental ill health
- Experience
Experience of managing and developing staff including providing management and/or clinical supervision
- Experience
Experience of using evidence based practice
- Experience
Post registration experience of working with children and young people and their families
- Qualifications
Registered with a professional body e.g. NMC, UKCP, HCPC, BACP
- Qualifications
Recognised Professional Qualification in Registered Nursing (RMN,RLDN), Social Worker (CQSW, DipSW), Occupational Therapy or other relevant qualification e.g.IAPT qualification and Counselling
Desirable
4 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Post registration experience of working within CAMHS
- Qualifications
Mentorship or similar qualification in supporting students in practice
- Qualifications
Evidence of specialised continued professional training (degree level) in clinical practice
- Qualifications
Post registration training in supervision
Job overview
Are you a compassionate, motivated and experienced mental health professional looking to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and young people? We are seeking a full-time Band 6 CAMHS Core Practitioner (RMN/SW/OT) to join our dynamic multi-disciplinary team.
You will be required to work independently and with others in the MDT Team to deliver a high standard of evidence-based clinical care for young people who are experiencing significant deterioration in their mental health, requiring specialist interventions.
Please note that this is a 12-month secondment/fixed term post and is not suitable for newly qualified Practitioners.
Main duties of the job
You will hold a caseload of complex cases, provide leadership and work in partnership with service users, their carers, colleagues across Children's and Young Persons Services as well as external agencies such as schools and Social Care. The successful candidate will provide effective formulation, clinical supervision, management supervision and play an active part in the professional development of the clinical team
You will be joining an incredibly supportive Team, with substantial training and career opportunities. If you are interested please contact Samantha Edwards, CAMHS Team Manager or Amy Flanagan, Clinical Lead for further information 01474 464949.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for complete details regarding this post.
When completing your application, please demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
We can also offer you many staff benefits to help support you which include:
- Early access to Psychological Therapies and Physiotherapy
- Competitive annual leave allowance
- Car leasing scheme
- NHS pension scheme
- Free eye tests
- Money saving options through our salary sacrifice scheme
- Discounts on major high street retailers and restaurants
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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.
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This advert is for Core CAMHS Practitioner with Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust in Lincoln, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Mental health practitioner role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £48,117 per annum. The contract type is 12 months (Fixed term or Secondment for 12 months). The application deadline is 18 Oct 2026.
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