CAMH Practitioner (T&P)NHS

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Mental Health Nurse to join the Hounslow Mental Health Support Team (MHST). As part of an innovative schools-based early intervention service, you will work directly with children, young people, families and education staff to improve emotional wellbeing and mental health outcomes. This role offers the opportunity to deliver evidence-based group interventions, contribute to whole school mental health initiatives, provide consultation and training, and support the development of psychologically informed school environments. We are looking for a skilled practitioner who is passionate about child and adolescent mental health, values collaborative working, and is committed to making a meaningful difference within school communities

Main duties of the job

You will work across educational settings in Hounslow to support children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties, including anxiety, low mood, emotional regulation difficulties and behaviours that challenge. You will undertake assessments, formulate care plans, deliver evidence-based interventions, and support young people and families to achieve positive outcomes.

The role includes delivering group-based interventions, facilitating workshops and training for school staff, parents and carers, contributing to consultation meetings with school link workers, and supporting the implementation of a Whole School Approach to Mental Health. You will work collaboratively with schools, health and social care colleagues, participate in outcome monitoring and service development activities, and contribute to creating psychologically informed environments that promote wellbeing and resilience across school communities.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced practitioner who is passionate about early intervention, enjoys collaborative working, and is motivated to make a lasting difference to the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people.

Job description

The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached.

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

About us

West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.

Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ over 5,000 staff, of whom 59% are BME. Our turnover for 2024-25 is over £500m.

The Trust is rated as 'Good' overallby the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as 'Outstanding'.

The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.