CYPMHS Practitioner: Sponsorship Available

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work as a CYPMHS Practitioner in our East team, delivering a high-quality service provision that promotes and improves the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people and their families. We welcome both external and internal candidates for this 6 month contract.

We are seeking an energetic, highly motivated clinician who is willing to develop skills and knowledge in the assessment and treatment of children and young people; to deliver care, advice and support to children and young people with mental health problems.

You must be registered with the appropriate bodies and possess experience of working directly with service users. You will be responsible for demonstrating excellent clinical outcomes and safe and effective delivery of care to children and young people.

CYPMHS East is a caring, supportive and hard-working team which prides itself on working creatively, innovatively and inclusively. We have worked in partnership with young people to re design our clinic room spaces, working to better meet the needs of young people with neurodiversity who are accessing our service, and the development of the intervention offer for families of our young people.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for assessing, formulating and providing treatment plans for children, adolescents and their families, in collaboration with other members of the multi-disciplinary team.

As a qualified practitioner the post holder will be required to demonstrate their ability to deliver the high standards of care.

The post holder will be required to prioritise attendance at all training, attend supervision and apply reflective practice continuously to enable learning needs to be identified and met.

The post holder will provide advice, guidance and consultation for professionals from other agencies and other team members.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse Qualification OR Social Work Degree
  • Registered with the NMC OR SWE

Desirable

  • Training in children and young peoples mental health

Experience

Essential

  • Knowledge of Mental Health Act 1983 (2007)
  • Experience of partnership working with service users and care`rs, demonstrating dignity and respect
  • Knowledge of risk assessment and management
  • Knowledge of Safeguarding Children policy, practice and procedures
  • Ability to identify and manage changes to clinical risks
  • Demonstrate a positive value base to supporting young people with diverse and complex mental health needs

Desirable

  • Knowledge of Child & Adolescent development
  • Knowledge of Psycho-social approaches and/or methods or willingness to learn
  • Knowledge of current legislation and guidance relevant to the post

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications 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 Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Closing Date: 13 September 2026

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