Senior Mental Health Practitioner - Development Role
Full Time Base: Hereford (Benet Building) and Malvern (Seaford Court Lodge) (working across Herefordshire and Worcestershire)
Could you make a difference to the lives of children and young people experiencing eating disorders?
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our well\-established and highly regarded CAMHS Community Eating Disorder Service (CEDS) as a Band 5\-6 Developmental Mental Health Practitioner .
We are looking for an enthusiastic, compassionate and motivated practitioner who is passionate about working with children, young people and families affected by eating disorders. This developmental role offers a structured pathway to progress from Band 5 to Band 6 , enabling you to develop specialist skills and competencies within a supportive and experienced multidisciplinary team.
This is an excellent opportunity for practitioners seeking to build a rewarding career within specialist CAMHS services while making a meaningful difference to some of the most vulnerable young people in our communities.
Applicants must read the attached guidance notes before submitting your application for full understanding of Trust requirements.
Qualification in RMN, BSc/DipSW, BSc OT, RSCN
Experience in assessment and management of children and young people with mental health and eating disorders presentation, clinical risk and managing own case load.
The ability to communicate effectively with others at all levels, respecting and valuing others.
Working flexibly to provide the service delivery need across Worcestershire and Herefordshire (the service operates from 9 am \- 5 pm, Monday to Friday excluding bank holidays)
An enthusiastic, motivated and innovative thinker to become part of a Children and Young People facing community
The ability to work autonomously to manage your own case load whilst working within a multi\-disciplinary team
The ability to problem solve and manage time effectively
Experience of working in a fast paced and varied environment
There is scope for professional development as developing our workforce is important to us.
At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Our people (all 4500\+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.
We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work\-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.
What we offer;
27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
Flexible and agile working opportunities
Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
Wide range of supportive staff networks
Health and wellbeing opportunities
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As a member of the CAMHS Eating Disorder service and an employee of our Trust you will benefit from;
Working within a supportive and valued team of professionals
High quality regular clinical and Line Management supervision
Robust appraisals
Access to learning forums
Formulation and weekly MDT Meetings
Continuous Professional Development and training opportunities
Career Progression opportunities
Flexible working, allowing you to maintain work\-life balance
Access to LGBT, BAME, Disability and Carers Forums
Wellbeing and support programmes
A wide range of NHS discounts
For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
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