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Senior Mental Health Practitioner - Development Role
Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust View all jobs
Posted 8 day(s) ago
Reference: 2362822
Job summary
Full Time Base: Hereford (Benet Building) and Malvern (Seaford Court Lodge) (working across Herefordshire and Worcestershire)
Could you make a difference to the lives of children and young people experiencing eating disorders?
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our well-established and highly regarded CAMHS Community Eating Disorder Service (CEDS) as a Band 5-6 Developmental Mental Health Practitioner.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, compassionate and motivated practitioner who is passionate about working with children, young people and families affected by eating disorders. This developmental role offers a structured pathway to progress from Band 5 to Band 6, enabling you to develop specialist skills and competencies within a supportive and experienced multidisciplinary team.
This is an excellent opportunity for practitioners seeking to build a rewarding career within specialist CAMHS services while making a meaningful difference to some of the most vulnerable young people in our communities.
Applicants must read the attached guidance notes before submitting your application for full understanding of Trust requirements.
Main duties of the job
Qualification in RMN, BSc/DipSW, BSc OT, RSCN
Experience in assessment and management of children and young people with mental health and eating disorders presentation, clinical risk and managing own case load.
The ability to communicate effectively with others at all levels, respecting and valuing others.
Working flexibly to provide the service delivery need across Worcestershire and Herefordshire (the service operates from 9 am - 5 pm, Monday to Friday excluding bank holidays)
An enthusiastic, motivated and innovative thinker to become part of a Children and Young People facing community
The ability to work autonomously to manage your own case load whilst working within a multi-disciplinary team
The ability to problem solve and manage time effectively
Experience of working in a fast paced and varied environment
There is scope for professional development as developing our workforce is important to us.
About us
At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.
We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.
What we offer;
- 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
- Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
- Flexible and agile working opportunities
- Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
- Wide range of supportive staff networks
- Health and wellbeing opportunities
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Details
Date posted
24 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year p.a. pro rata for part time
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
798-8319255
Job locations
Benet Building
Ruckhall Lane
Hereford
HR2 9RP
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a member of the CAMHS Eating Disorder service and an employee of our Trust you will benefit from;
Working within a supportive and valued team of professionals
High quality regular clinical and Line Management supervision
Robust appraisals
Access to learning forums
Formulation and weekly MDT Meetings
Continuous Professional Development and training opportunities
Career Progression opportunities
Flexible working, allowing you to maintain work-life balance
Access to LGBT, BAME, Disability and Carers Forums
Wellbeing and support programmes
A wide range of NHS discounts
For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a member of the CAMHS Eating Disorder service and an employee of our Trust you will benefit from;
Working within a supportive and valued team of professionals
High quality regular clinical and Line Management supervision
Robust appraisals
Access to learning forums
Formulation and weekly MDT Meetings
Continuous Professional Development and training opportunities
Career Progression opportunities
Flexible working, allowing you to maintain work-life balance
Access to LGBT, BAME, Disability and Carers Forums
Wellbeing and support programmes
A wide range of NHS discounts
For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RMN/RN (Child)/RN (LD/SW or OT
- Relevant professional registration
Desirable
- Relevant Post graduate study or be able to demonstrate further skills based training
Experience
Essential
- Experienced gained during pre- registration training either in a mental health or child placement setting
- Use of therapeutic interventions with children and young people i.e. 1:1, counselling, family therapy and group work
- Providing consultation
- Liaising across Tier I-IV CAMH Services
Desirable
- Working in a multi-disciplinary Team
Knowledge
Essential
- Working knowledge of Health Service
- Good knowledge of recognised disorders and illnesses in the field of mental health
- Understand a range of communication styles when working with children and families in distress
- Knowledge of Mental Health Act
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats
- Appropriate and adaptable communication
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to work as a member of a team
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RMN/RN (Child)/RN (LD/SW or OT
- Relevant professional registration
Desirable
- Relevant Post graduate study or be able to demonstrate further skills based training
Experience
Essential
- Experienced gained during pre- registration training either in a mental health or child placement setting
- Use of therapeutic interventions with children and young people i.e. 1:1, counselling, family therapy and group work
- Providing consultation
- Liaising across Tier I-IV CAMH Services
Desirable
- Working in a multi-disciplinary Team
Knowledge
Essential
- Working knowledge of Health Service
- Good knowledge of recognised disorders and illnesses in the field of mental health
- Understand a range of communication styles when working with children and families in distress
- Knowledge of Mental Health Act
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats
- Appropriate and adaptable communication
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to work as a member of a team
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
Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust
Address
Benet Building
Ruckhall Lane
Hereford
HR2 9RP
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.hacw.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust
Address
Benet Building
Ruckhall Lane
Hereford
HR2 9RP
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.hacw.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)