CAMHS Practitioner in Chelmsford inChelmsford PUBLISHED TUE 15 APR 2025 Jump to job information section
NELFT NHS Foundation Trust rlrFika
Job description
Essex SET CAMHS has an opportunity for 2 qualified professionals to step into an established role within a diverse and experienced team.
The Mid Essex CAMHS team has a base in Chelmsford and covers the surrounding areas including Braintree, Maldon, Southminster and Halstead. The successful applicants would be based in Chelmsford but expected to cover our satellite clinics in Braintree, Halstead and Maldon.
The CAMHS Practitioner role supports the development and implementation of a range of interventions within the Thrive Model as indicated by SET CAMHS and NICE guidance e.g CBT, DBT, trauma informed.
The successful applicants will demonstrate thorough assessment skills including care planning and risk assessments. You will be able to provide a variety of one to one and group treatments and include the use of outcome measures and goal setting to track progress. Experience of working within multi-agency frameworks would be advantageous. This post would suit clinicians with good experience in working with young people who present with complexity and significant levels of distress, and can work with the wider systems including education, social care and family/carers.
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer closely to this when completing your application.
We welcome your application even if you do not meet all the criteria listed in the person specification. Any development needs to help you succeed in the role, can be discussed at the interview stage.
Starting with NELFT
NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop in sessions focussing in engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.
Probationary Period
This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).
COVID-19 Vaccination
We continue to encourage all staff to ensure that they have been double vaccinated and received their booster. We recognise that taking the vaccine provides the best defence against COVID 19 for our patients, our staff and their families.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Joanne Seward Job title: Team manager Email address: Telephone number:
The Mid Essex CAMHS team has a base in Chelmsford and covers the surrounding areas including Braintree, Maldon, Southminster and Halstead. The successful applicants would be based in Chelmsford but expected to cover our satellite clinics in Braintree, Halstead and Maldon.
The CAMHS Practitioner role supports the development and implementation of a range of interventions within the Thrive Model as indicated by SET CAMHS and NICE guidance e.g CBT, DBT, trauma informed.
The successful applicants will demonstrate thorough assessment skills including care planning and risk assessments. You will be able to provide a variety of one to one and group treatments and include the use of outcome measures and goal setting to track progress. Experience of working within multi-agency frameworks would be advantageous. This post would suit clinicians with good experience in working with young people who present with complexity and significant levels of distress, and can work with the wider systems including education, social care and family/carers.
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer closely to this when completing your application.
We welcome your application even if you do not meet all the criteria listed in the person specification. Any development needs to help you succeed in the role, can be discussed at the interview stage.
Starting with NELFT
NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop in sessions focussing in engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.
Probationary Period
This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).
COVID-19 Vaccination
We continue to encourage all staff to ensure that they have been double vaccinated and received their booster. We recognise that taking the vaccine provides the best defence against COVID 19 for our patients, our staff and their families.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Joanne Seward Job title: Team manager Email address: Telephone number:
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If you're interested in this role but you have questions or you're not yet ready to apply, then please book a quick call with us and we'd be happy to answer any questions you have and tell you more about the role.
If you're interested in this role but you have questions or you're not yet ready to apply, then please book a quick call with us and we'd be happy to answer any questions you have and tell you more about the role.
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Working as a Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) practitioner in the UK requires a combination of clinical, interpersonal, and organizational skills. Here are some key skills needed for this role:
1. Clinical Skills: A strong understanding of mental health assessments, diagnosis, and treatment planning for children and adolescents. Knowledge of evidence-based therapeutic approaches is essential.
2. Communication Skills: The ability to communicate effectively with children, adolescents, and their families. This includes listening actively, using age-appropriate language, and conveying complex information clearly.
3. Interpersonal Skills: Building rapport and trust with young people and their families is critical. You should be empathetic, compassionate, and culturally sensitive.
4. Assessment Skills: Strong skills in assessing mental health needs, risk factors, and protective factors in young people. This includes familiarity with standardized assessment tools.
5. Teamwork: The ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and education professionals.
6. Problem-Solving Skills: The ability to think critically and creatively to develop tailored interventions for young people's unique challenges.
7. Organizational Skills: Managing caseloads, keeping accurate records, and handling administrative tasks efficiently while maintaining a focus on providing high-quality care.
8. Knowledge of Legislation and Policy: Understanding child protection laws, mental health legislation, and safeguarding policies to ensure compliance and protect vulnerable children.
9. Resilience and Self-Care: The ability to cope with the emotional demands of working in mental health, including managing stress and maintaining personal well-being.
10. Continuing Professional Development: Commitment to ongoing education and training to stay updated on the latest research and practices in child and adolescent mental health.
11. Crisis Intervention Skills: The ability to handle emergencies and high-risk situations effectively, ensuring safety for both the young person and others.
12. Cultural Competence: Recognizing and respecting diversity in backgrounds, beliefs, and values, and being able to provide support that is culturally sensitive.
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