Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic, compassionate and
skilled CAMHS Mental Health Practitioner to join our Primary Intervention Team
within Wakefield CAMHS.
This is an exciting opportunity to work in the heart of our
Single Point of Access (SPA), where youll play a key role in the triage and
early intervention pathway helping young people and families to get the right
help, at the right time.
You would be joining the team at a really exciting time,
where we are working collaboratively to review our front door into the
service
We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic . Youll bring:
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Strong communication and decision-making skills
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Confidence in working independently as well as
part of a team
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A calm and empathetic approach in fast paced
situations
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A passion for early intervention
We are a supportive and friendly team that values your
skills and well-being.
Whether youre newly qualified or a more experienced
professional, we would love to hear from you!
Calls are encouraged.
We are currently
based at Flemming Court, Castleford until December 2025. The team will
temporarily be based at Drury Lane Health and Well-Being Centre in the centre
of Wakefield until September 2026 and then permanently moved to Fieldhead
Hospital from September 2026.
Main duties of the job
Single Point of Access (SPA)
Youll be the first point of contact for children, young people, families and
professionals. Youll take triage calls, make informed clinical decisions, and
offer supportive advice and signposting, helping to support people to navigate
what can feel like a daunting system.
2+1 Intervention Youll
deliver brief, targeted support through our 2+1 approach. One initial
assessment and two focused intervention sessions.
The role would
require you to support children, young people and families to get the right
support, and make onward referrals either internally within Wakefield CAMHS or
to external agencies.
All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to be
fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients.
We are aware that an increasing number of applicants are
using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job application forms. We strongly
discourage this and will conduct a thorough screening process before selecting
candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to enhance your
application, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application form.
At the time of advertising, this role does meet the
minimum requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to
work in the UK. We look forward to receiving your application.
About us
We
are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health
and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale,
Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are
the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.
Our mission is
to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this
by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ
staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a
difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.
We encourage
and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value
diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.
Being
a foundation Trust means were accountable to our
members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people
(including staff) are members of our Trust.
Join
us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving
the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and
help each year.
We
are committed
to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and
vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this
commitment.
We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB PURPOSE: The post holder will be responsible and accountable for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of skilled interventions to address identified needs and risk for allocated clients on a defined caseload. Works within a multi-disciplinary team as a member of Specialist CAMHS.
KEY RESULT AREAS:
- To work as a member of an integrated multi-disciplinary team providing comprehensive assessment of children, young people and their carers, planning, implementing and evaluating skilled interventions to address identified needs.
- To have knowledge of current issues and research relevant to the legislative framework and systems in which childrens mental health care is delivered e.g. Children Act, Mental Health Act and Care Programme Approach.
- To contribute to service development within the clinical governance structure and policies and procedures of the Trust. Adhering to NHS guidance outlined by the relevant statutory registration bodies.
- Promote the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people.
Professional
- Assesses needs and identifies problems relevant to the care of children and young people referred. Devises a plan of care in partnership with the person and carers. Implements the planned programme of care to ensure a high standard is achieved. Reviews the effectiveness of the care provided and where appropriate initiates any action.
- To be competent in all aspects of care and risk management as defined within appropriate frameworks such as the care programme approach.
- To work collaboratively with clients, carers and multiple other agencies to provide effective care to optimise and maintain the holistic needs of children and young people with a range of emotional and mental health needs.
- Management of enquiries and direct referrals of children and young people in accordance with the service Operational Policy and participates in the in hours Single point of Access rota.
- Maintain professional registration and demonstrate commitment to statutory codes of practice and continued professional development requirements.
- To be responsible for the safe custody, transportation and administration of any medicines including I.M. preparations.(if appropriate to qualification and / or role )
Education
- Provide peer supervision and support to other team members and to take personal responsibility and supervise junior staff in the maintenance of written and electronic client and Trust records including inputting data related to own work activity. To identify any areas of concern to a senior member of staff.
- To have an understanding of and participate in the clinical audit process.
- To have an awareness of evidence based practice relevant to the specialist area and participate in the education of individuals and target group.
- To participate in the Trusts values based appraisal system, understanding appropriate training and participating in personal development opportunities.
Trust Values:
The Trust is committed to ensuring the highest standards of care and treatment and expects that all staff treat people e.g, service users, their carers, relatives, friends, colleagues, visitors etc, with dignity and respectat all time. The post holder must all time act in accordance with the Trusts Values:
Honest, open, transparent
Respectful
Person first and in the centre
Improve and be outstanding
Relevant today, ready for tomorrow
Families and carers matter
Safeguarding:
Report any concerns regarding the safety or wellbeing of children, , members of their families etc, in accordance with Trust Policy.
Prevent and respond appropriately to abuse and understand own role in this by undertaking Safeguarding training.
Trust policies and commitments to be read in line with the relevant Trust Policy:
All staff employed by the Trust must comply with the Trusts policies and procedures, undertake appropriate training required for their role and commit to:
ensure they are aware of the Whistleblowing Policy and how they raise concerns;
maintain confidentiality, in line with the Trusts Confidentiality Policy and Code of Conduct;
understand their personal responsibilities with regards to data quality for any information which they create, use or process in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), The Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA) and Trust Data Protection policy;
comply with the provisions of The Trusts Health and Safety Policy and Protocol. Ensuring their own safety and that of colleagues, service users and visitors. Know the action to be taken in the event of a fire and must undertake fire training annually;
receive supervision in line with the Trusts Supervision Policy and an annual Appraisal in line with the Trusts Appraisal Policy, during which mandatory, role specific and personal development needs should be identified and agreed;
understand their responsibilities under the Trusts Equal Opportunities in Employment Policy and ensure that they adhere to the provisions of the policy;
recognise, respect and support the equality diversity of staff, colleagues, service users, carers and the public. Contribute to a working environment which promotes and responds positively to difference and diversity;
ensure they carry out their duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people under the age of 18 years, as issued under Section 11 of The Children Act 2004, by being familiar with and adhering to Trust safeguarding policies and participatingin relevanttraining;
comply with their professional responsibilities to develop their practice and deliver care through a Clinical Governance framework (i.e. CPD, Audit, Supervision);
demonstrate, through practice and practical understanding, the importance of the continual development of individual, team and service wide quality improvement;
abide by relevant codes of professional practice, with the organisation taking action when codes of conduct are breached;
work flexibly to meet the needs of the service/organisation, whilst working within a culture of progressive employment practices and commitment to the Investors in People (IiP) Standards.
adhere to the Trusts smoke free policies, which prohibits smoking anywhere on Trust grounds;
being socially responsible by complying with measures that support the Trust in reducing or offsetting our environmental impact;
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB PURPOSE: The post holder will be responsible and accountable for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of skilled interventions to address identified needs and risk for allocated clients on a defined caseload. Works within a multi-disciplinary team as a member of Specialist CAMHS.
KEY RESULT AREAS:
- To work as a member of an integrated multi-disciplinary team providing comprehensive assessment of children, young people and their carers, planning, implementing and evaluating skilled interventions to address identified needs.
- To have knowledge of current issues and research relevant to the legislative framework and systems in which childrens mental health care is delivered e.g. Children Act, Mental Health Act and Care Programme Approach.
- To contribute to service development within the clinical governance structure and policies and procedures of the Trust. Adhering to NHS guidance outlined by the relevant statutory registration bodies.
- Promote the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people.
Professional
- Assesses needs and identifies problems relevant to the care of children and young people referred. Devises a plan of care in partnership with the person and carers. Implements the planned programme of care to ensure a high standard is achieved. Reviews the effectiveness of the care provided and where appropriate initiates any action.
- To be competent in all aspects of care and risk management as defined within appropriate frameworks such as the care programme approach.
- To work collaboratively with clients, carers and multiple other agencies to provide effective care to optimise and maintain the holistic needs of children and young people with a range of emotional and mental health needs.
- Management of enquiries and direct referrals of children and young people in accordance with the service Operational Policy and participates in the in hours Single point of Access rota.
- Maintain professional registration and demonstrate commitment to statutory codes of practice and continued professional development requirements.
- To be responsible for the safe custody, transportation and administration of any medicines including I.M. preparations.(if appropriate to qualification and / or role )
Education
- Provide peer supervision and support to other team members and to take personal responsibility and supervise junior staff in the maintenance of written and electronic client and Trust records including inputting data related to own work activity. To identify any areas of concern to a senior member of staff.
- To have an understanding of and participate in the clinical audit process.
- To have an awareness of evidence based practice relevant to the specialist area and participate in the education of individuals and target group.
- To participate in the Trusts values based appraisal system, understanding appropriate training and participating in personal development opportunities.
Trust Values:
The Trust is committed to ensuring the highest standards of care and treatment and expects that all staff treat people e.g, service users, their carers, relatives, friends, colleagues, visitors etc, with dignity and respectat all time. The post holder must all time act in accordance with the Trusts Values:
Honest, open, transparent
Respectful
Person first and in the centre
Improve and be outstanding
Relevant today, ready for tomorrow
Families and carers matter
Safeguarding:
Report any concerns regarding the safety or wellbeing of children, , members of their families etc, in accordance with Trust Policy.
Prevent and respond appropriately to abuse and understand own role in this by undertaking Safeguarding training.
Trust policies and commitments to be read in line with the relevant Trust Policy:
All staff employed by the Trust must comply with the Trusts policies and procedures, undertake appropriate training required for their role and commit to:
ensure they are aware of the Whistleblowing Policy and how they raise concerns;
maintain confidentiality, in line with the Trusts Confidentiality Policy and Code of Conduct;
understand their personal responsibilities with regards to data quality for any information which they create, use or process in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), The Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA) and Trust Data Protection policy;
comply with the provisions of The Trusts Health and Safety Policy and Protocol. Ensuring their own safety and that of colleagues, service users and visitors. Know the action to be taken in the event of a fire and must undertake fire training annually;
receive supervision in line with the Trusts Supervision Policy and an annual Appraisal in line with the Trusts Appraisal Policy, during which mandatory, role specific and personal development needs should be identified and agreed;
understand their responsibilities under the Trusts Equal Opportunities in Employment Policy and ensure that they adhere to the provisions of the policy;
recognise, respect and support the equality diversity of staff, colleagues, service users, carers and the public. Contribute to a working environment which promotes and responds positively to difference and diversity;
ensure they carry out their duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people under the age of 18 years, as issued under Section 11 of The Children Act 2004, by being familiar with and adhering to Trust safeguarding policies and participatingin relevanttraining;
comply with their professional responsibilities to develop their practice and deliver care through a Clinical Governance framework (i.e. CPD, Audit, Supervision);
demonstrate, through practice and practical understanding, the importance of the continual development of individual, team and service wide quality improvement;
abide by relevant codes of professional practice, with the organisation taking action when codes of conduct are breached;
work flexibly to meet the needs of the service/organisation, whilst working within a culture of progressive employment practices and commitment to the Investors in People (IiP) Standards.
adhere to the Trusts smoke free policies, which prohibits smoking anywhere on Trust grounds;
being socially responsible by complying with measures that support the Trust in reducing or offsetting our environmental impact;
Person Specification
Special Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Working knowledge of recent government legislation e.g. Mental Health Act, Health & Safety, Care Programme Approach, Care Act & Safeguarding
- Able to work incorporating principles of Clinical Governance
- Knowledge of working collaboratively with people and their carers to ensure their involvement in the assessment and care planning process
- Shows awareness of cultural diversity and is able to incorporate this into care planning and the delivery of care
- Knowledge and evidence of using IT systems
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Knowledge of audit processes
- Knowledge of carer services/ issues/ assessment
Desirable
- Knowledge of audit processes
- Knowledge of carers services / issues / assessment
- Skills and Knowledge working
- holistically with children and young people
Training
Essential
- Assessment and care planning skills and risk assessment and risk management.
Desirable
- Relevant Post basic qualification and training
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Mental Health Nurse / Social Worker / Occupational therapist
Desirable
- Mentorship Qualification or equivalent
- Expected to work towards practice educator
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work on as part of MDT.
- Good communication skills. Ability to work on own initiative, with reference to policies and procedures.
- Ability to travel around the Trust as appropriate to the role
- A willingness to work flexibly to meet the needs of services users and the team including extended hours
- Reliable and enthusiastic
- Motivated and resourceful
- Professional attitude
Experience
Essential
- Can demonstrate skills in assessing and managing people / children and young people experiencing mental health problems
- Can demonstrate skills in assessing and managing risk in a variety of settings
- Proven ability in assessing the needs and strengths of people and their carers
- Ability to deliver a range of therapeutic techniques which can be incorporated into one to one and / or group interventions
- Working within an integrated multi-disciplinary environment and co-working with other teams within team meetings, case conferences and professional meetings
Desirable
- Ability to support colleagues and supervise students/trainees
- Experience of working holistically with children and young people with an emphasis on a holistic assessment of emotional and mental health needs alongside coexisting physical and environmental factors that impacts on wellbeing
Physical Attributes
Essential
- Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
Person Specification
Special Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Working knowledge of recent government legislation e.g. Mental Health Act, Health & Safety, Care Programme Approach, Care Act & Safeguarding
- Able to work incorporating principles of Clinical Governance
- Knowledge of working collaboratively with people and their carers to ensure their involvement in the assessment and care planning process
- Shows awareness of cultural diversity and is able to incorporate this into care planning and the delivery of care
- Knowledge and evidence of using IT systems
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Knowledge of audit processes
- Knowledge of carer services/ issues/ assessment
Desirable
- Knowledge of audit processes
- Knowledge of carers services / issues / assessment
- Skills and Knowledge working
- holistically with children and young people
Training
Essential
- Assessment and care planning skills and risk assessment and risk management.
Desirable
- Relevant Post basic qualification and training
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Mental Health Nurse / Social Worker / Occupational therapist
Desirable
- Mentorship Qualification or equivalent
- Expected to work towards practice educator
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work on as part of MDT.
- Good communication skills. Ability to work on own initiative, with reference to policies and procedures.
- Ability to travel around the Trust as appropriate to the role
- A willingness to work flexibly to meet the needs of services users and the team including extended hours
- Reliable and enthusiastic
- Motivated and resourceful
- Professional attitude
Experience
Essential
- Can demonstrate skills in assessing and managing people / children and young people experiencing mental health problems
- Can demonstrate skills in assessing and managing risk in a variety of settings
- Proven ability in assessing the needs and strengths of people and their carers
- Ability to deliver a range of therapeutic techniques which can be incorporated into one to one and / or group interventions
- Working within an integrated multi-disciplinary environment and co-working with other teams within team meetings, case conferences and professional meetings
Desirable
- Ability to support colleagues and supervise students/trainees
- Experience of working holistically with children and young people with an emphasis on a holistic assessment of emotional and mental health needs alongside coexisting physical and environmental factors that impacts on wellbeing
Physical Attributes
Essential
- Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
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.
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 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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
