CYPMHS Specialist Mental Health Practitioner

Job overview

This is an exciting opportunity to work within an innovative, dynamic and growing multi-disciplinary Community CYPMH in LSCFT- Fylde and Wyre. The children & young people who access our services present with a wide range of emotional and mental health difficulties ranging from moderate to severe.

You would be joining an established, supportive and hardworking team who are passionate about improving the outcomes for the children, young people and their families/carers.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will provide a specialist nursing role working as part of the multidisciplinary CYPMHS team to provide the best care for children and young people with a diagnosis of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).  Candidates are required to have extensive knowledge in child development, neurodevelopmental disorders, risk assessment and comorbid mental health conditions. The candidate would also be involved in the development and leadership of ADHD clinics which would include a non-medical prescribing role.

The post holders will support their peers and team coordinator and be an effective team member whilst working on their own initiative. They will supervise other staff members as required. They will have a commitment to collaborative working and actively supporting and liaising with other health and social professionals and agencies.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For more details on this vacancy please review the attached job description and person specification.