Band 7 – CAMHS Practitioner – Bedford

Salary: Competitive

About Pulse: Pulse is a leading recruitment agency specializing in the healthcare sector. With a focus on providing top-notch staffing solutions, we connect qualified professionals with healthcare organizations to ensure the highest standards of patient care. Our commitment to excellence has established us as a trusted partner in the industry.

Job Overview: Pulse is currently seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Band 7 CAMHS Practitioner to join a dynamic team in Bedford. As a Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) Practitioner, you will play a crucial role in assessing, planning, and delivering high-quality mental health care to children and young people. This is a temporary/contract position, offering an exciting opportunity to make a positive impact in the lives of individuals in need.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Conduct comprehensive assessments of children and young people’s mental health needs.
2. Develop and implement care plans tailored to individual requirements.
3. Provide evidence-based therapeutic interventions to address a range of mental health issues.
4. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including psychiatrists, psychologists, and social workers, to ensure holistic care.
5. Offer support and guidance to families and carers, fostering a collaborative approach to treatment.
6. Maintain accurate and up-to-date records, adhering to relevant policies and procedures.
7. Stay informed about developments in the field of CAMHS and participate in continuous professional development.

Requirements:

1. Qualified as a mental health professional with registration in relevant professional body (e.g., HCPC, NMC).
2. Substantial experience working within Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services.
3. Knowledge of evidence-based therapeutic interventions and treatment modalities.
4. Strong assessment and care planning skills.
5. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
6. Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
7. Commitment to maintaining high standards of professional practice.

Why Pulse?

• First class support and advice from our team of dedicated and experienced consultants
• £300 recommend a friend bonus scheme
• Have access to ipoint our Electronic timesheet processing app
• Variety of work opportunities in both the NHS and private sectors
• Access to high-quality CPD training events
• Different payment methods available PAYE, Umbrella, PSC and LTD

We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organization (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.