Blackpool, Lancashire, England
Health, Nursing
Contract | Full Time
ASAP
10/04/2025
08/05/2025
Locum Band 6 CAMHS Practitioner - Fylde and Wyre - £26.00ph
Location: Fylde and Wyre Banding: Band 6 Rate: Up to £26.12 per hour Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm Team: CAMHS Start Date: ASAP - 4 weeks Contract Duration: 3-6 months ongoing
What You'll Be Doing:
Carrying out independent assessments and supporting young people.
Working to organisational thresholds and processes.
Completing care plans and hospital discharge planning.
Managing risk, including adapting risk plans as situations evolve.
Triaging and providing duty support for the team, prioritising caseloads and workload.
Supporting a collaborative team environment and contributing positively to team efforts.
Working face-to-face with young people experiencing a wide range of mental health and wellbeing challenges.
Signposting appropriately and making safeguarding referrals as required.
Requirements & Qualifications:
Experience working with children and young people within CAMHS or child protection settings.
Confident working with varying risk levels and able to adapt care plans accordingly.
Familiarity with discharge planning, triage, and duty work.
Strong understanding of relevant safeguarding protocols and services.
Must be able to work face-to-face on site (no remote working available).
Working Hours & Contract Duration:
Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.
Locum Contract: 3-6 months ongoing.
Start Date: ASAP - 4 weeks.
Why Choose Hunter Gatherer Mental Health?
Join a team with strong, established relationships across NHS Trusts.
Access exclusive roles that aren't advertised elsewhere.
Dedicated one-to-one support throughout your placement.
Prompt and reliable payroll.