Band 6 CAMHS crisis- Bristol area – £26ph

Job information

  • Location: England
  • Job type: Locum
  • Job sector: Community Psychiatric Nursing
  • Working arrangement: Field Based
  • Salary: £26 - 27 per hour
  • Published: April 29, 2025
Job reference: JD – 22798
Consultant: Jake Davies

Are you a passionate CAMHS practitioner looking to make a real difference in crisis intervention?

Hunter Mental Health is supporting a CAMHS Crisis Team within Avon and Wiltshire Partnership NHS Trust (AWP), and we’re looking for a skilled mental health professional to join their dynamic and supportive service.

Role: CAMHS Crisis Practitioner
Location: AWP – Avon and Wiltshire Partnership NHS Trust
Duration: 3-month contract (likely to extend)
Schedule: Full-time, long days or flexible shifts
Start date: ASAP
Hourly rate: £25-26 p/h (depending on experience & umbrella payment)
Contact: Jake at jdavies@hg-mh.com | 0203 475 4175


What You’ll Be Doing:

  • Delivering urgent mental health assessments and interventions for children and young people in crisis

  • Working within a multi-disciplinary team to provide safe, effective, and responsive care

  • Liaising with families, schools, and external agencies to ensure holistic support

  • Supporting care planning and safety planning tailored to individual needs


Requirements:

  • Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN), Social Worker or Occupational Therapist

  • Experience in CAMHS and/or crisis settings is essential

  • Enhanced DBS (we can assist with this if needed)

  • Ability to work autonomously and manage risk effectively in high-pressure situations


Working Hours & Contract Info:

  • Full-time hours preferred

  • Long day shifts or flexible patterns available

  • 3-month initial contract with strong likelihood of extension

  • Competitive hourly rate, paid via umbrella


Apply Today:

If you’re interested, please get in touch with Jake:
jdavies@hg-mh.com
0203 475 4175


Why Join Hunter Gatherer Mental Health?

  • Market-leading pay rates

  • Dedicated one-to-one support from a specialised recruiter

  • Quick and easy compliance process

  • Access to hundreds of roles across the UK

  • First sight of agency-shift availability

  • Free DBS and mandatory training


Referral Bonus:

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