Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Senior Mental Health Practitioner to join the CAMHS Single Point of Access (SPA) and Early Intervention Services at the Horizon Centre, Taunton. This role is ideal for experienced mental health professionals looking to develop their career within CAMHS. You’ll be part of a supportive, multidisciplinary team working to ensure children and young people across Somerset receive timely, effective mental health support. The post offers a varied caseload, opportunities for direct and group work, and involvement in triage and service development.
Applications for a secondment will also be considered.
Main duties of the job
- Provide comprehensive, holistic psycho-social assessments and interventions for children and adolescents presenting with mental health difficulties.
- Support the screening and triage of referrals into CAMHS SPA across Somerset.
- Deliver therapeutic interventions, including individual and group work, for young people and families.
- Offer signposting and early intervention for moderate mental health/emotional difficulties.
- Work collaboratively with partner agencies such as GPs, schools, social care, and voluntary organisations.
- Maintain accurate patient records in line with Trust policies.
- Participate in service development, audits, and clinical governance activities.
- Supervise and support junior staff and students as required.
Job responsibilities
- Operate from an inclusive values base, promoting recovery and respecting diversity.
- Undertake patient-centred interviews, assess risk, and develop care plans.
- Educate and involve families/carers in treatment where appropriate.
- Attend multi-disciplinary meetings and contribute to collaborative care planning.
- Deliver psycho-educational groups and courses both online and in person.
- Liaise closely with referrers and professionals involved in the child or young person’s care.
- Support the Team Manager/Clinical Lead in meeting national guidance and local KPIs.
- Engage in personal development and maintain professional registration.
- Contribute to service evaluation and improvement initiatives.
- Provide specialist advice and consultation to colleagues and partner agencies.
Qualifications
Essential
- A recorded/registered qualification in nursing, social work or occupational therapy.
- OR
- A recorded/registered doctoral level qualification in clinical or counselling psychology with current HCPC registration.
- Evidence of continuing professional development and maintenance of relevant professional qualification
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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 Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
About us
At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we’re committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life.
- Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
- NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
- Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
- A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential
- Blue Light Card unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.
We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.
Employer details
Employer name
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Horizon CentreBathpoolTauntonSomersetTA2 8BYUnited Kingdom
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