Job summary We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Senior CYPMH Practitioner to join the CYPMH and Child Psychology in Lancaster and Morecambe CYPMH Lancaster and Morecambe are looking to recruit a Band 6 Senior CYPMH Practitioner. The practitioner will complement the wider multi-disciplinary CYPMH; a busy, friendly service providing a range of treatment approaches to children and young people 0 - 18yrs including CBT, EMDR, DBT, SCM, Psychiatry, Psychology and Family Therapy. We also work in close collaboration with partner agencies. We work with children, young people and families up to the age of 18 years presenting with a wide range of moderate to severe, emotional and mental difficulties. Experience of working with children and young people with mental health difficulties would be essential. We are committed to ongoing continuous professional development of our staff and as a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to be involved in various training initiatives, including CYP IAPT. Main duties of the job Applications are invited from qualified Registered Mental Health Nurses, Social Workers, and Occupational Therapists with a minimum of 18 months experience, working with children and young people with emotional and mental health needs. You may be required to work in various community settings alongside partner providers. Successful applicants will be required to co-work effectively with colleagues and maintain good clinical records and data collection. The post is for 37.5 hours and will include working some weekends, bank holidays and possible evenings in the future. For an informal discussion please contact Jonathan Turner, Team Leader, 01524 550650 About us Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care. The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area. Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as; term time, part time, compressed hours, flexi-time and career breaks. We encourage applicants to state clearly on their application forms this request and discuss these options at interview. For more information please visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT. Date posted 31 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 351-SPS1326-MF Job locations Harvey House Lancaster LA1 5AZ Job description Job responsibilities For more details on this vacancy please review the attached job description and person specification. Job description Job responsibilities For more details on this vacancy please review the attached job description and person specification. Person Specification Qualifications Essential First level qualification, RMN or equivalent such as CQSW or occupational therapy Information technology skills sufficient to the undertaking of the post Knowledge Essential Demonstrable Knowledge and skills in evidence based needs led assessments, of highly complex and co-morbid presentations of children, young people, their families and carers Demonstrable Knowledge and skills in evidence based therapeutic interventions relevant to the needs of this client group Demonstrable ability to communicate to clients, their families and professionals sensitive and often difficult to receive information, using various methods including verbal, non-verbal, written and presentation skills Good knowledge of legislation, acts and developments relevant to the field of child related work. Experience Essential Experience of working within Child Mental Health Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of Child Mental Health Evidence of an ability to effectively manage own workload and able to work autonomously Person Specification Qualifications Essential First level qualification, RMN or equivalent such as CQSW or occupational therapy Information technology skills sufficient to the undertaking of the post Knowledge Essential Demonstrable Knowledge and skills in evidence based needs led assessments, of highly complex and co-morbid presentations of children, young people, their families and carers Demonstrable Knowledge and skills in evidence based therapeutic interventions relevant to the needs of this client group Demonstrable ability to communicate to clients, their families and professionals sensitive and often difficult to receive information, using various methods including verbal, non-verbal, written and presentation skills Good knowledge of legislation, acts and developments relevant to the field of child related work. Experience Essential Experience of working within Child Mental Health Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of Child Mental Health Evidence of an ability to effectively manage own workload and able to work autonomously 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust Address Harvey House Lancaster LA1 5AZ Employer's website https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)