Senior Mental Health Practitioner-CAMHS Eating Disorder Services
1 day ago
Worcester
Job summaryAn exciting opportunity has arisen to join the CAMHS Herefordshire/Worcestershire Community You will become a key part of our CAMHS Community Eating Disorders Team a passionate, dynamic, and highly skilled service dedicated to supporting young people and their families through some of their toughest moments. Join our warm, supportive multidisciplinary team who genuinely value each other.Whether you're based in Hereford or Worcestershire, you'll be stepping into a role where your expertise truly matters. You'll work across both counties as part of an integrated, forward thinking team that values collaboration, compassion, and creativity in care.Were looking for a motivated, experienced senior clinician with a real passion for eating disorders and a desire to make a meaningful impact. If you thrive in a fast paced environment where no two days are the same, this is the place for you. This is your chance to join a busy, evolving service where your work will directly shape the futures of young people and their families.This is a full time role.Main duties of the jobThe role will require: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 communityThe ability to work autonomously to manage your own case load whilst working within a multi-disciplinary teamThe ability to problem solve and manage time effectivelyExperience of working in a fast paced and varied environmentThere is scope for professional development as developing our workforce is important to us.About usAt 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 opportunitiesIf you would like to know more, please visit our website.We encourage you to read the attached applicant guidance notes.Sharing your data - As a data controller we may sometimes need to process your data to pursue our legitimate business interests, for example to request a survey from you (optional), to support the Trusts understanding of where you gained interest in working for the Trust.DetailsDate posted23 July 2026Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 6Salary 39,959 to 48,117 a year ContractPermanentWorking pattern Full-time Reference numberC9798-2483Job locations1 Kings CourtCharles Hastings WayWorcesterWorcestershireWR5 1JRUnited KingdomCAMHSBenet BuildingRuckhall Lane, BelmontHEREFORDHR2 9RPUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesAs 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 discountsFor full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached. Job description Job responsibilitiesAs 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 discountsFor full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.Person Specification Qualifications EssentialProfessional clinical qualification RMN/OT/Social Worker etc.Evidence of post registered clinical qualifications/training or be able to demonstrate an equivalent level of training to a minimum of post graduate diploma levelCurrent registration with relevant professional bodyI understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.DesirableSpecific qualification in a relevant therapeutic speciality e.g. counselling, Family Therapy, CBT, eating disorders Experience EssentialExtensive post registration experience in mental health care including mental health assessment and risk assessmentUse of therapeutic interventions within mental health settings i.e., 1:1, counselling, family therapy and group workDelivering teaching/trainingProviding consultationDesirableWorking in inpatient settings Liaison across Tier I-IV CAMH Services Providing care in CAMHS community settings Developing a specialist area on behalf of the Service/ or local Team Developing policies and protocols Working in a multi-disciplinary Team Supervising less experienced Skills & Abilities EssentialAbility to challenge poor behaviour Role modelling good behaviour A positive attitude and able to act on feedback Ability to praise and be supportive to others Highly developed and effective communication skills, both oral and written, including ability to communicate complex, highly personal, and sensitive information.Advanced ability to develop and maintain a therapeutic relationship, appropriately with young people and their families. Able to communicate effectively within the team and build good sound working relationships Good presentation and teaching skills; able to use multi-media materials for both formal large group situations and small informal settings Ability to use IT equipment including literature searches, data bases, patient information systems Able to project-manage changes in relation to clinical practice and/or governance and operational issues Able to prioritise own work and deal with competing demands to work effectively, within a highly stressed work environment Committed to promote patients right, independence, and choice e.g., through informed consent for interventions Knowledge EssentialWorking knowledge of Health Service Knowledge gained from working in a CAMHS community settingWorking knowledge of mental health issues in CAMH Services Good knowledge of recognised disorders and illnesses in the field of mental health Good clinical knowledge of eating disorders A good knowledge of own professional guidelines such as NMC/HCPC Understanding of a range of communication styles when working with children and families in distress Hold an interest in a specialist area Knowledge of the Mental Health Act Additional Criteria EssentialAble to meet the daily travel requirements of the post across both counties.Able to work independentlyAble to work as a member of a teamAwareness of personal strengths and limitations Person Specification Qualifications EssentialProfessional clinical qualification RMN/OT/Social Worker etc.Evidence of post registered clinical qualifications/training or be able to demonstrate an equivalent level of training to a minimum of post graduate diploma levelCurrent registration with relevant professional bodyI understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.DesirableSpecific qualification in a relevant therapeutic speciality e.g. counselling, Family Therapy, CBT, eating disorders Experience EssentialExtensive post registration experience in mental health care including mental health assessment and risk assessmentUse of therapeutic interventions within mental health settings i.e., 1:1, counselling, family therapy and group workDelivering teaching/trainingProviding consultationDesirableWorking in inpatient settings Liaison across Tier I-IV CAMH Services Providing care in CAMHS community settings Developing a specialist area on behalf of the Service/ or local Team Developing policies and protocols Working in a multi-disciplinary Team Supervising less experienced Skills & Abilities EssentialAbility to challenge poor behaviour Role modelling good behaviour A positive attitude and able to act on feedback Ability to praise and be supportive to others Highly developed and effective communication skills, both oral and written, including ability to communicate complex, highly personal, and sensitive information.Advanced ability to develop and maintain a therapeutic relationship, appropriately with young people and their families. Able to communicate effectively within the team and build good sound working relationships Good presentation and teaching skills; able to use multi-media materials for both formal large group situations and small informal settings Ability to use IT equipment including literature searches, data bases, patient information systems Able to project-manage changes in relation to clinical practice and/or governance and operational issues Able to prioritise own work and deal with competing demands to work effectively, within a highly stressed work environment Committed to promote patients right, independence, and choice e.g., through informed consent for interventions Knowledge EssentialWorking knowledge of Health Service Knowledge gained from working in a CAMHS community settingWorking knowledge of mental health issues in CAMH Services Good knowledge of recognised disorders and illnesses in the field of mental health Good clinical knowledge of eating disorders A good knowledge of own professional guidelines such as NMC/HCPC Understanding of a range of communication styles when working with children and families in distress Hold an interest in a specialist area Knowledge of the Mental Health Act Additional Criteria EssentialAble to meet the daily travel requirements of the post across both counties.Able to work independentlyAble to work as a member of a teamAwareness of personal strengths and limitationsDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameHerefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS TrustAddress1 Kings CourtCharles Hastings WayWorcesterWorcestershireWR5 1JRUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameHerefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS TrustAddress1 Kings CourtCharles Hastings WayWorcesterWorcestershireWR5 1JRUnited KingdomEmployer's website