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CAMHS Practitioner
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT View all jobs
Posted 15 day(s) ago
Reference: 376-RCCG-0177
Job summary
We are seeking a Band 5 CAMHS Practitioner to join the Getting Help Pathway within Rotherham CAMHS. As an integral member of the multidisciplinary team, you will support children and young people experiencing emotional and mental health needs through timely triage, brief assessment and evidence-based interventions. The role includes managing and prioritising a caseload, assessing and responding to risk, maintaining accurate clinical records, delivering workshops and working collaboratively with families, education, social care and other professionals to promote positive outcomes. Why Join Us?
- Make a meaningful difference to the lives of children, young people and families.
- Be part of a supportive and experienced multidisciplinary CAMHS team.
- Access excellent training, development and preceptorship opportunities.
- Contribute to innovative, evidence-based mental health care across Rotherham.
Main duties of the job
- Undertake triage, brief assessments and evidence-based interventions for children and young people experiencing emotional and mental health difficulties.
- Manage and prioritise a caseload, ensuring timely responses in line with clinical need and service standards.
- Provide advice, guidance and support to young people, families, carers and professionals
- Assess and respond to risk, including self-harm and suicidal ideation, seeking senior support and supervision when required.
- Deliver psychoeducational groups, workshops and training sessions for young people, parents and partner agencies.
- Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and alongside education, social care and other partner organisations.
- Contribute to safeguarding processes and promote the wellbeing and safety of children and young people.
- Maintain accurate, high-quality electronic clinical records in accordance with Trust policies and professional standards.
- Participate in clinical, managerial and safeguarding supervision, team meetings and service development activities.
- Engage in ongoing professional development, mandatory training and quality improvement initiatives.
About us
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.
We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.
We are dedicated to the development of our our people and hold a learning half day every month for our colleagues.
We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:
https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/
To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:
https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/about-us/getting-involved/work-with-us/
We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:
https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q
The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook
Details
Date posted
18 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
376-RCCG-0177
Job locations
Kimberworth Place
Kimberworth Road
Rotherham
S61 1HE
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional qualification in Nursing, Occupational Therapy or Social Work with current professional registration.
Desirable
- CAMHS experience
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with children and young people - for newly qualified staff this could relate to placement experience
- Experience of working within a multidisciplinary setting
Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- A thorough understanding of the mental health needs of young people
- Ability to relate well to young people
- Knowledge of relevant legislation guidance and good practice
- Basic information technology skills
- Child development
- An understanding of local and national issues relating to children's development and mental health
- Awareness of the dynamics of multi agency team working
- Awareness of safeguarding children processes
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of attachment theory and the impacts of attachment and loss for children and young people
- Understanding of family dynamics
Skills
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage own work with limited supervision
- Able to give and receive support
- Reliability
- Adaptability
- Committed to ongoing personal and professional development
- Committed to multi agency working
- Committed to the meaningful participation of users and carers in care planning and the development of services
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional qualification in Nursing, Occupational Therapy or Social Work with current professional registration.
Desirable
- CAMHS experience
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with children and young people - for newly qualified staff this could relate to placement experience
- Experience of working within a multidisciplinary setting
Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- A thorough understanding of the mental health needs of young people
- Ability to relate well to young people
- Knowledge of relevant legislation guidance and good practice
- Basic information technology skills
- Child development
- An understanding of local and national issues relating to children's development and mental health
- Awareness of the dynamics of multi agency team working
- Awareness of safeguarding children processes
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of attachment theory and the impacts of attachment and loss for children and young people
- Understanding of family dynamics
Skills
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage own work with limited supervision
- Able to give and receive support
- Reliability
- Adaptability
- Committed to ongoing personal and professional development
- Committed to multi agency working
- Committed to the meaningful participation of users and carers in care planning and the development of services
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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT
Address
Kimberworth Place
Kimberworth Road
Rotherham
S61 1HE
United Kingdom
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT
Address
Kimberworth Place
Kimberworth Road
Rotherham
S61 1HE
United Kingdom