If you are Kind, Fair, Ingenious and Determined then we want you to come and join our #PennineCarePeople
ARE YOU READY for your next NEW CHALLENGE? We are seeking to employ a highly motivated and skilled practitioner to join and expand our dynamic, friendly and diverse multi‑disciplinary team. This is a real chance be a part of the CAMHS transformation long term plan
We have an opportunity for a full time Band 6 CAMHS practitioner post in Stockport CAMHS.
One of our priorities is supporting our team with their continued professional development. As such, we offer flexibility to ensure skills and knowledge are offered and expanded in many areas of our service.
Main duties of the job
* To ensure high quality CAMHS assessment of children and families referred to the Tier 3 service.
* To provide access to a range of quality psychotherapeutic interventions in accordance with individual assessed need. This will include the assessment planning implementation and evaluation of a variety of therapeutic approaches either alone or as a member of the MDT.
* Work as a co‑therapist where appropriate with other members of the MDT.
* To be responsible for and manage a defined caseload and undertake case management responsibilities within the caseload.
* To identify and develop strategies to manage risk to the child and others in line with Pennine Care and CAMHS procedures and protocols.
* Undertake liaison and joint work with other professionals outside of the MDT.
* To routinely monitor effectiveness of clinical work by use of Routine Outcome Measures (ROM) and where outcomes are not improving for children and families to engage in clinical review via peer review meetings and supervision.
* To take part in the CAMHS emergency duty rota in order to provide urgent mental health assessment of children including those admitted following self‑harm and in line with Pennine care protocols.
Working for our organisation
We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.
Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We are really proud of our #PennineCarePeople and do everything we can to make sure we’re a great place to work.
All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification to support your application for this post.
You will need to demonstrate in your application, by way of example how you meet as a minimum the essential criteria from the below section and also on the person specification, to give yourself the best opportunity to be shortlisted.
Person specification
Education/Qualifications
* NMC nursing or social work or equivalent Health /social care qualification
* Significant post qualification experience in community mental health services to post graduate diploma level
Experience
* Professional involvement with the users of mental health services.
* Experience of working with young people
* Experience of multi‑agency working
* Experience of relating to young people in a group or community setting.
* Significant work with Children and young people requiring emotional health and wellbeing interventions.
Knowledge
* Knowledge of mental health issues in young people
* Knowledge of relevant legislation and National policies in relation to young people
* Knowledge of therapeutic interventions with young people
* Understanding of youth offending services
* Knowledge of drug and alcohol issues relating to young people
Skills
* Ability to undertake appropriate mental health assessments
* Ability to work well with a team
* Ability to plan, implement and promote individual care plans effectively
🌍 Sponsorship Information - We are an approved sponsoring organisation. Applications will be considered from applicants requiring sponsorship alongside all other applications. Please be aware, not all roles are eligible for sponsorship. You can review the list of eligible role and requirements on the government website.
📬 After You Apply - Once your application is submitted, you’ll receive updates via email. Shortlisting is based on how well you meet the criteria outlined in the person specification. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview, and invitations will be sent by email.
✅ If You're Offered the Role - If successful, the hiring manager will contact you directly with a verbal offer. They will then notify the Recruitment Team and submit the necessary paperwork. You’ll receive a formal conditional offer via email.
🔍 Pre-Employment Checks - To confirm your suitability for the role, we will carry out pre‑employment checks in line with NHS Employment Check Standards. These include:
* Identity verification
* Right to work check
* Disclosure and barring service (DBS)/Criminal record check (dependent on role)
* Professional registration and/or qualification check
* Occupational health assessment
* Employment history and reference validation
All applicants external to Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust will be required to provide their HMRC employment history to cover the most recent three years employment. This information will be used to validate employment history and references.
If you require sponsorship, we will assess your eligibility based on current government guidance. If the role is not eligible and you cannot demonstrate your right to work, your conditional offer may be withdrawn.
🚀 Once Checks Are Complete - The Recruitment Team will coordinate with you and the hiring manager to confirm a start date. You’ll be booked onto a Trust Welcome Session and receive your Pennine Care NHS Terms and Conditions.
We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI), and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds to help us grow, innovate, and improve.
If you wish to be considered under the Disability Confident Scheme, you will be guaranteed an interview if you meet the essential criteria for the role.
If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact us on 0161 716 3181 as early as possible so we can support you.
Please note:
* We do not accept unsolicited contact from recruitment agencies. Hiring managers should not be contacted directly.
* We may close vacancies early if we receive a high volume of applications. To ensure your application is considered, please apply as soon as possible.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Contact details: Name Cathy Wainwright
Job title Senior Mental Health Practitioner
Email address cathy.wainwright@nhs.net
Telephone number 0161 716 5868
If you have problems applying, contact
Address: Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust
225 Old Street
OL6 7SR
Telephone 0161 716 3181
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