CYPMH Practitioner (RMN/OT/SW)
The closing date is 01 February 2026
Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to work within an innovative, dynamic and growing multi-disciplinary Community CYPMH in LSCFT- Fylde and Wyre. The children & young people who access our services present with a wide range of emotional and mental health difficulties ranging from moderate to severe.
You would be joining an established, supportive and hardworking team who are passionate about improving the outcomes for the children, young people and their families/carers.
As a Community CAMHS Mental Health assistant Practitioner you will be an integral member of the multidisciplinary team offering consultation, assessment and evidence-based interventions to children and young people we serve.
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the Community CAMHS band 5 Mental Health Practitioner include:
Therapeutic interventions , assessment and triage
Support to Conduct initial assessments to determine appropriate care pathways. Develop skills and knowledge to complete assessments autonomously
Manage and escalate risk in line with safeguarding and clinical protocols
Provide short-term therapeutic interventions for young people awaiting longer-term support
Building therapeutic relationships with children and young people and delivering evidence based interventions (including group treatment)
Signpost and liaise with internal teams and external agencies to ensure timely access to services
Maintain accurate documentation and comply with national data timescales
Work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team to support continuity of care
Attend daily screening and referral meetings to support with signposting and completion of screening notes
Contributing to all aspects of positive team functioning
Contributing to ongoing service innovations and development
You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies
About us
LSCFT values diversity and inclusion, recognising that talent from varied backgrounds creates a flexible, creative, and effective workforce. We actively challenge discrimination and welcome applications from all, regardless of age, disability (including those with experience of accessing or caring for someone who has accessed mental health or learning disability services), ethnicity, gender, religion, belief, or sexual orientation.
Our aim is to reflect the communities we serve, so we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups. If you'd like to discuss your application, please ask.
We also welcome individuals with lived experience relevant to the role or service area, as your insight brings authenticity to our services.
LSCFT support flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as term time, part time, compressed hours and flexi-time.
Details
Date posted
20 January 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
351-SPS1576-CL
Job locations
Whitegate Drive Health Centre
Blackpool
FY3 9ES
Employer details
Employer name
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Whitegate Drive Health Centre
Blackpool
FY3 9ES
Employer's website
https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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