Job summary
Do you have a core registration as a nurse, social worker, registered therapist, OT or other allied health professional? Are you passionate about providing quality mental health support for children under 5 years old?
We are seeking a Senior Practitioner to join our CAMHS Psychotherapy team who will support you in this exciting opportunity to work with this cohort of children and their parents.
We welcome applications from candidates interested in contributing to our Under 5s pathway which provides a psychoanalytic approach to the therapeutic intervention offered to the children and their parent/carers. Clinical supervision and training opportunities will be provided within the CAMHS Psychotherapy team in this area of the service provision.
This is a part time post working 22.5 hours per week.
Main duties of the job
The children and parents accessing our service require a range of specialist interventions to support them within their journey of recovery.
A typical week will involve working autonomously and as part of a wider team. With MDT support, you will assess, formulate, deliver and review mental health interventions. You will effectively interface with stakeholders of the service, and you will work collaboratively with members of the multidisciplinary team. With regular supervision, you will manage a caseload and work in partnership with the children and parents within your care, from referral through to discharge.
You will conduct regular mental health assessments and demonstrate skills in risk management and safeguarding of vulnerable children and adults. Taking a child-centred approach, you will utilise your skills to formulate, deliver and review the efficacy of tailored therapeutic interventions within your sphere of practice.
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
If you would like to know more, please visit our website.
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Details
Date posted
10 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£38,682 to £46,580 a year Pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
C
Job locations
CAMHS Aconbury
Worcester Royal Hospital
Worcester
Worcestershire
WR5 1JG
Job description
Job responsibilities
With support from one of our Clinical Leads, you will actively contribute to the duty rota system, providing non-urgent / non-emergency telephone support and advice to children, young people and families who have an open referral to Core CAMHS. You will be supported to reflect in and on practice within our regular MDT meetings, psychological skills supervision sessions, and during your 1:1 clinical supervision and line management meetings.
The service operates across Worcestershire with bases in Worcester, Redditch and Kidderminster. Base preference can be discussed by the successful applicant post interview. There will be an expectation to travel between sites to meet the demands of the service. Travel costs can be reimbursed, and flexible working options are available.
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
With support from one of our Clinical Leads, you will actively contribute to the duty rota system, providing non-urgent / non-emergency telephone support and advice to children, young people and families who have an open referral to Core CAMHS. You will be supported to reflect in and on practice within our regular MDT meetings, psychological skills supervision sessions, and during your 1:1 clinical supervision and line management meetings.
The service operates across Worcestershire with bases in Worcester, Redditch and Kidderminster. Base preference can be discussed by the successful applicant post interview. There will be an expectation to travel between sites to meet the demands of the service. Travel costs can be reimbursed, and flexible working options are available.
For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
* Working knowledge of Health Service
* Working knowledge of mental health issues in CAMH Services
* A good knowledge of own professional guidelines such as NMC/HCPC
* Good knowledge of recognised disorders and illnesses in the field of mental health
* Understanding of a range of communication styles when working with children and families in distress
* Hold an interest in a specialist area
* Knowledge of the Mental Health Act
Skills and Abilities
Essential
* Ability to challenge poor behaviour
* Role modelling good behaviour
* A positive attitude and able to act on feedback
* Ability to praise and be supportive to others
* Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats
* Appropriate and adaptable verbal and written communication
* Able to undertake audit
* Able to undertake risk assessments within Mental health
Desirable
* Basic IT competency
Qualifications
Essential
* Professional clinical qualification RMN/OT/Social Worker etc.
* Evidence of post registered clinical qualifications/training or be able to demonstrate an equivalent level of training to a minimum of post graduate diploma level
* Current registration with relevant professional body
* I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificate to verify my qualifications at point of offer.
Additional Criteria
Essential
* Able to work independently
* Able to work as a member of a team
* Awareness of personal strengths and limitations
* Able to meet the travel requirements of the role
Experience
Essential
* Extensive post registration experience in mental health care including mental health assessment and risk assessment
* Use of therapeutic interventions within mental health settings i.e., 1:1, counselling, family therapy and group work
* Delivering teaching/training
* Providing consultation
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
* Working knowledge of Health Service
* Working knowledge of mental health issues in CAMH Services
* A good knowledge of own professional guidelines such as NMC/HCPC
* Good knowledge of recognised disorders and illnesses in the field of mental health
* Understanding of a range of communication styles when working with children and families in distress
* Hold an interest in a specialist area
* Knowledge of the Mental Health Act
Skills and Abilities
Essential
* Ability to challenge poor behaviour
* Role modelling good behaviour
* A positive attitude and able to act on feedback
* Ability to praise and be supportive to others
* Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats
* Appropriate and adaptable verbal and written communication
* Able to undertake audit
* Able to undertake risk assessments within Mental health
Desirable
* Basic IT competency
Qualifications
Essential
* Professional clinical qualification RMN/OT/Social Worker etc.
* Evidence of post registered clinical qualifications/training or be able to demonstrate an equivalent level of training to a minimum of post graduate diploma level
* Current registration with relevant professional body
* I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificate to verify my qualifications at point of offer.
Additional Criteria
Essential
* Able to work independently
* Able to work as a member of a team
* Awareness of personal strengths and limitations
* Able to meet the travel requirements of the role
Experience
Essential
* Extensive post registration experience in mental health care including mental health assessment and risk assessment
* Use of therapeutic interventions within mental health settings i.e., 1:1, counselling, family therapy and group work
* Delivering teaching/training
* Providing consultation
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust
Address
CAMHS Aconbury
Worcester Royal Hospital
Worcester
Worcestershire
WR5 1JG
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Employer details
Employer name
Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust
Address
CAMHS Aconbury
Worcester Royal Hospital
Worcester
Worcestershire
WR5 1JG
Employer's website
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