SET CAMHS Practitioner

Job summary

Due to an expansion of the team an exciting opportunity has arisen for two enthusiastic and motivated Full-time CAMHS Practitioner to join the SET-CAMHS Single Point of Access (SPA) Team. The SET CAMHS Single Point of Access (SPA) team is the front door into specialist children and young peoples mental health services across South Essex. The service is responsible for the screening, triaging and referring into SET CAMHS pathways or providing signposting recommendations. Ensuring that children, young people and families receive appropriate support. Working within the Thrive model, the SPA team promotes a needs-led and collaborative approach, working closely with community SET CAMHS teams and partner agencies across health, education, social care and the voluntary sector. The aim is to ensure safe, effective and timely decision-making, and to support positive outcomes for young people and their families.

Main duties of the job

This role involves gathering and reviewing referral information, undertaking clinical screening, conducting triage calls and risk assessing. Contributing to robust formulation and decision-making regarding the most appropriate care pathway. The post holder will play a key role in ensuring consistency, quality and safety in the referral and allocation process. The SPA team offers a supportive environment with excellent opportunities for professional development. All new starters will receive a full induction, alongside opportunities to shadow different parts of the wider SET CAMHS service to develop a comprehensive understanding of pathways and roles. We welcome applications from candidates who are keen to develop their skills and progress their career. The team provides regular clinical supervision, reflective practice space, and operates within a shared decision-making model to ensure safe and effective outcomes for young people.

About us

NELFT NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health and community services for over 4.9 million people living in the London Boroughs of Waltham Forest, Redbridge, Barking and Dagenham, Havering, and across Essex. We work to ensure our patients, their friends and family, feel confident that their health needs are well met. With an excellent reputation for research and development, our skilled health professionals are at the cutting edge of evidence-based innovation, opening up the possibilities for better ways of working and delivery of care.

Details

• Date posted: 02 October 2026
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 6
• Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: SET-3EL-002211
• Job locations: SET-CAMHS,, colchester, Esssex, CO3 3WG, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Main Duties of the Job

The successful candidate will join a friendly, supportive and dynamic SPA team based in Colchester, Essex. You will work alongside experienced and motivated colleagues and will have access to regular supervision, both individually and in group settings, as well as opportunities for continuing professional development (CPD).

We are looking for a practitioner who is enthusiastic about improving access to mental health services for children and young people, and who can demonstrate strong assessment, communication and decision-making skills. The role requires the ability to manage a varied workload, work independently within a busy service, and contribute effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Office Address

Rowan House, 33, Sheepen Road, Colchester, CO3 3WG.

Additional Information

Please note this role is primarily office based, however consideration will be given for some hybrid working if required. There is no on-site parking available at the base location. However, public parking costs can be reclaimed in line with Trust policy.