Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen to work as a CYPMHS Practitioner in our East team, delivering a high-quality service provision that promotes and improves the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people and their families. We welcome both external and internal candidates for this 6 month contract.
We are seeking an energetic, highly motivated clinician who is willing to develop skills and knowledge in the assessment and treatment of children and young people; to deliver care, advice and support to children and young people with mental health problems.
You must be registered with the appropriate bodies and possess experience of working directly with service users. You will be responsible for demonstrating excellent clinical outcomes and safe and effective delivery of care to children and young people.
CYPMHS East is a caring, supportive and hard-working team which prides itself on working creatively, innovatively and inclusively. We have worked in partnership with young people to re design our clinic room spaces, working to better meet the needs of young people with neurodiversity who are accessing our service, and the development of the intervention offer for families of our young people.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for assessing, formulating and providing treatment plans for children, adolescents and their families, in collaboration with other members of the multi-disciplinary team.
As a qualified practitioner the post holder will be required to demonstrate their ability to deliver the high standards of care.
The post holder will be required to prioritise attendance at all training, attend supervision and apply reflective practice continuously to enable learning needs to be identified and met.
The post holder will provide advice, guidance and consultation for professionals from other agencies and other team members.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Provide consultation, advice and training to professionals working within the community and within the multi-disciplinary team.
Contribute to the development of CYPMHS through clinic and professional meetings.
Prepare and present reports/assessments.
To maintain knowledge of available resources, and of the roles of other agencies and to liaise on behalf of service users.
To maintain up to date knowledge of relevant legislation safeguarding policies and procedures.
To maintain up to date clinical and theoretical knowledge pertaining to child and adolescent mental health.
To ensure that accurate computer records of all work undertaken are kept up to date.
Please see the attached job description and person specification for further details.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of Mental Health Act 1983 (2007)
- Experience of partnership working with service users and care`rs, demonstrating dignity and respect
- Knowledge of risk assessment and management
- Knowledge of Safeguarding Children policy, practice and procedures
- Ability to identify and manage changes to clinical risks
- Demonstrate a positive value base to supporting young people with diverse and complex mental health needs
Desirable
- Knowledge of Child & Adolescent development
- Knowledge of Psycho-social approaches and/or methods or willingness to learn
- Knowledge of current legislation and guidance relevant to the post
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse Qualification OR Social Work Degree
- Registered with the NMC OR SWE
Desirable
- Training in children and young peoples mental health
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This advert is for CYPMHS Practitioner with Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust in Hatfield, East of England, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Mental health professionals role. The advertised salary is £41,957 - £50,387 per annum, pro rata (5% HCAS Included). The contract type is Fixed term: 12 months (Contract expires at end of term). The application deadline is 06 Aug 2026.
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