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Job Summary4 x CAHMS Primary Practitioner positions available.We are looking for an enthusiastic, compassionate and skilled CAMHS Primary 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 you'll 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 serviceWe are seeking an experienced and motivated professional with experience in mental health. You'll bring:Strong communication and decision-making skills Confidence in working independently as well as part of a team A calm and empathetic approach in fast paced situations A passion for early interventionWe are a supportive and friendly team that values your skills and well-being.Whether you're looking for a new challenge or a step up into a Band 6 role, we would love to hear from you!Calls are encouraged.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.Main duties of the jobSingle 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. You would need to have excellent risk assessment and triage skills, along with making safeguarding referrals where required.About UsWe 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.DetailsDate posted06 June 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 6Salary£37,338 to £44,962 a yearContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Flexible workingReference numberC9378-W1266AJob locationsC A M H S2 Flemming CourtCastlefordWest YorkshireWF10 5HWJob DescriptionJob responsibilitiesTo contribute to a co-ordinated delivery of training & consultation, and provide limited joint assessments and therapeutic interventions to children and young people and universal service workers within the District. To facilitate the interface between Universal Services and the CAMH Service. To act as a resource by being fully aware of existing provision for Children and Young People and establish good working relationships with those services. To participate with supervision and attend Primary Intervention Team meetings to establish an embedded working relationship. To promote safeguarding and the welfare of children and young people. To work within the single point of referral as required, between the hours of 09:00 to 18:00.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:1To support the on-going process of delivering a comprehensive CAMHS system.2To provide direct and indirect consultation, advice and support to workers within the Primary Health Care Team and other relevant agencies, including Social Services, Education and Voluntary Organisations to enable these workers to develop their skills in recognising and managing emotional and behavioural disorders in children, young people and their families.3To work within the single point of referral as required4To apply a sound knowledge of safeguarding children and guidelines in clinical work.5Where consultation results in continued concerns, to undertake assessments of children and young people and their families jointly with universal service workers as necessary.6To manage own caseload, accessing support and guidance appropriate to individual need.7To promote and assist the development of universal service workers in recognizing and supporting the emotional needs of children and young people via training and education within the School, Primary Health and Social Care setting.8To support the provision of effective mental health and behavioural management interventions with children, young people and their families within a School, Primary Health and Social Care setting.9Where treatment may be provided within a universal service setting, offer direct intervention if appropriate and assist in the development of a Care Plan with the responsible universal service worker.10Ensure evidence based practice is implemented, supporting Clinical Effectiveness and maintain continuing professional development aided by the Quality Performance Management Process and Clinical Supervision.11Ensure effective, meaningful and timely information is collated utilising the relevant information systems, to assist in the evaluation of this service and to support the Performance Management of the Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services.12To review and evaluate this service provision/development with relevant stakeholders and support the sharing of this information as appropriate.13To actively promote user/carer involvement in all aspects of care planning/delivery whilst respecting the rights, capabilities and wishes of the individuals concerned.14To support the formulation of protocols and guidelines to assist referrers to the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services in consultation with the Clinical Management Team.15Ensure compliance with Professional, Service and Trust Policies, Procedures, Protocols, Guidelines and Standards.16To use a range of Information Technology systems ensuring high quality data is collected appropriately, kept securely and confidentially.17To maintain relevant professional registration.18To identify and communicate any concerns through relevant management processes.19To demonstrate continued practice development and engage in annual appraisalJob DescriptionFor full job description, please see attached supporting documents.Job responsibilitiesTo contribute to a co-ordinated delivery of training & consultation, and provide limited joint assessments and therapeutic interventions to children and young people and universal service workers within the District. To facilitate the interface between Universal Services and the CAMH Service. To act as a resource by being fully aware of existing provision for Children and Young People and establish good working relationships with those services. To participate with supervision and attend Primary Intervention Team meetings to establish an embedded working relationship. To promote safeguarding and the welfare of children and young people. To work within the single point of referral as required, between the hours of 09:00 to 18:00.For Full Job Description, Please See Attached Supporting Documents.Person SpecificationExperienceEssentialComprehension of current legislation in relation to under 18s. An understanding of roles and responsibilities of agencies involved in working with under 18s. Experience of working with children and adolescents with multiple problems and their families/carers. Multi-disciplinary working. Experience of providing consultation/support and training to professional carers working with under 18s. Experience of working with universal service professionals. Experience of supervising/mentoring junior staff. Experience of safeguarding children and young people.DesirableExperience of working in universal services. Experience of networking between universal services and CAMHS. Experience of working in a Family and Systemic Team. Knowledge and experience of working with equality and diversity Experience of delivering training to othersPersonal AttributesEssentialAble to work autonomously and as part of a team Ability to travel to various sites around the Trust in accordance with the demands of the post Commitment to a Multi-agency approach to the client Calm, confident, innovative, creative and assertive Willingness to be flexible and adaptable in accordance with changing service priorities Commitment to challenging discrimination and improving accessibility of services Ability to manage crisis situationsQualificationsEssentialFirst level registered qualification, such as : RMN, CPN, SW, Occupational Therapy or relevant mental health profession.DesirablePost qualification training in mental health therapy (e.g. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Family & Systemic Therapy) Experience of mentoring/supporting learners or ability to demonstrate the skills required for effective mentoring. Practice Educator/Practice Assessor Preparation Certificate or ability to demonstrate the skills required for effective mentoring.Special Knowledge/SkillsEssentialAssessment planning and evaluation of time limited therapeutic programme skills in mental health and behavioural difficulties including risk assessments Good verbal and communication skills Ability to manage own caseload Good negotiation skills, and problem solving skills Customer service orientation Effective record keeping and report writing skills to include care planning and risk assessments. IT skills. Have good team working skills. Be able to work across disciplines with an ability to predict and manage inter-disciplinary tensions and foster good working practices.Physical AttributesEssentialAbility 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 SpecificationEssentialAbility 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 CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Additional informationDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. 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