Band 6 CAMHS Practitioner

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Job Title: Band 6 CAMHS Practitioner Specialism: Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) Location: Cambridge, UK Salary: Up to £26.50 Hourly Type: Full-Time (3 Months)

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Band 6 CAMHS Practitioner to join a dynamic team in the heart of Cambridge. For the next three months, you will have the chance to make a real impact on the mental health and well-being of young people in this vibrant city. Dive into this fulfilling full-time role where you can showcase your expertise and have the flexibility to adapt your work-life balance within core hours of 9am-5pm, Monday to Friday.

Perks and benefits:

Locum role flexibility - Enjoy the freedom to choose assignments that suit your lifestyle while gaining exposure to different teams and practices, helping to broaden your professional experience.
Competitive pay - Earn up to £26.50 per hour, ensuring your skills and dedication are appropriately rewarded.
Flexible working arrangements - Benefit from the opportunity to adjust your working hours around core service requirements.
Networking opportunities - Build valuable professional relationships by working alongside experienced CAMHS practitioners and multidisciplinary teams.
Professional growth - Access learning opportunities that enhance your expertise within child and adolescent mental health services.

What you will do:

Triage all new referrals within required timeframes, adhering to the 72-hour standard.
Review referral information to identify risk, urgency, and suitability.
Complete initial clinical risk assessments and support clinical decision-making.
Prioritise referrals based on presenting need and level of risk.
Make clear decisions regarding acceptance, allocation, onward referral, or signposting as appropriate.
Liaise with families, young people, and professionals to gather any missing or clarifying information.
Provide timely advice and guidance to referrers and partner agencies.
Book and offer initial appointments where appropriate.
Ensure accurate and timely documentation on clinical systems.
Escalate safeguarding and high-risk cases in accordance with local procedures.
Work closely with crisis teams and treatment pathways to support safe transitions.
Contribute to maintaining safe triage flow and reducing waiting times.
Participate in team meetings and engage in supervision sessions.

Cambridge is not just a place to work; it is a vibrant city teeming with history, culture, and innovation. With world-renowned universities, beautiful architecture, and scenic landscapes all around, living and working here offers the perfect balance of excitement and relaxation. Join us and become a part of a community that values growth, learning, and making a difference.

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