Band 6 Mental Health Practitioner (CAMHS Eating Disorders) - Bristol

Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust; Bristol; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job description

We are looking for a Band 6 Clinical Practitioner to join the AWP CAMHS Eating Disorder Home Treatment Team. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and motivated team of individuals who are passionate about supporting Children & Young People (CYP) to access intensive mental health support in their home environment. At times, we will also provide support within Acute Hospital environments.

You will be working across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire alongside CAMHS community teams. This post entails travelling to meet the requirements of the role, therefore a driving license and ability to confidently travel across the region is essential.

You will be working with CYP with a range of eating difficulties and other comorbidities who are at risk of hospital admission, haven't responded to community treatment, or require support to return home from a hospital admission. Our aim is to support CYP, alongside their families and carers, to recover at home. Our team ethos is one of continual learning and improvement.

There is an expectation to work shifts that cover service hours which are 08:00 - 20:00, 7 days a week - condensed hours/flexible working requests will be considered.

Main Duties of the Job

We have a 12-month fixed term role available, which could be considered as a secondment should your current service be in agreement.

Your role will be based in our Eating Disorder Home Treatment Team working alongside locality CAMHS teams, supporting young people & families/carers with a range of eating disorders and co-morbidities. You will be working alongside their Locality CAMHS team to offer a time-limited enhanced package of care.

You will provide regular support in the home for young people, their families, and/or carers including regular meal support. You will work alongside and also offer excellent supervision to support workers within the team in order to provide person-centred care to a high standard and prevent young people from being admitted to inpatient services, allowing them to get better at home.

You will need to lead support within the EDHTT and be flexible and adaptable, taking into account the evidence-based treatment for various young people with presentations of eating difficulties and other comorbidities.

Please see attached "Job Description and Person Specification" for further details.