Band 7 Primary Mental Health Specialist - Bristol

Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust ,
Bristol, Bristol
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Thinking Allowed is working to improve the psychological care offered to those children in the care of Bristol City Council. These children have experienced abuse, neglect and trauma and present with the complex behavioural, emotional, health and developmental needs associated with such histories. The work is complex, emotionally challenging and interesting. We are looking for a clinician, skilled and experienced with children who are in care, to take on the role of a Band 7 CAMHS Specialist Practitioner. We particularly welcome applications from BAME and LGBTQI+ communities and those with protected characteristics or lived experience of childhood adversity. We are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments individuals may require in the recruitment process, on commencement, or once in post. The post holder will provide clinical, direct assessment and treatment to children and adolescents as well as providing consultancy and training to carers and the professional network. The successful applicant will show enthusiasm, humour and acceptance and will have excellent communication and therapeutic skills. You will facilitate and provide assessment services on the psychological / emotional health of children and young people, lead and participate in multi-agency meetings and consultations with carers, social workers and other professionals. You will engage in direct therapeutic work with children and young people. If you want to improve the outcomes for this group of young people, meet the application criteria (see Job Description and Person Specification) and are interested in this position we look forward to receiving your application. For further details / informal visits contact: Anna Fussell (Speciality Clinical Lead, Thinking Allowed) 0300 1245 944 Christina Saltmarsh (Clinical Specialist, Thinking Allowed) 03001245944 Employment Type: FULL_TIME

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