Locum CAMHS Practitioner (Band 7) – High Pay, Flexible Contract in Wiltshire!
Are you a Band 7 CAMHS Practitioner looking for a rewarding locum role in Wiltshire? We have an exciting opportunity with great pay and flexibility!
✔ Job Title: CAMHS Practitioner (Band 7)
✔ Location: Swindon, Wiltshire
✔ Duration: Ongoing locum
✔ Schedule: Monday to Friday with weekend/Bank Holiday rota options, 09:00–18:00 (flexible)
✔ Start Date: ASAP
✔ Rate of Pay: £30ph (Umbrella)
✔ Contact: Cameron McCoy – 0203 475 4175 / cmccoy@hg-mh.com
What You’ll Be Doing:
As a CAMHS Practitioner, you will deliver specialist mental health support for children and young people in community and hospital settings. Key responsibilities include:
Mental health liaison in acute hospital settings for under-18s, including follow-up after discharge
Conducting assessments at duty and liaison level, including complex risk cases
Working with children and young people with eating disorders, providing NICE-aligned interventions
Delivering evidence-based therapies such as CBT, DBT, and coping skills interventions
Providing specialist mental health assessments and care plans both autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team
Managing high-risk cases and complex mental health presentations in the community, schools, or home visits
Requirements & Qualifications:
Qualified RMN, RNLD, OT with mental health experience, or Social Worker with NHS Band 6 equivalent experience
Current professional registration (NMC, HCPC, or relevant body)
Previous community CAMHS, hospital liaison, or mental health experience at Band 6/7 level
Ability to work autonomously and manage complex caseloads
Strong communication, assessment, and risk management skills
Working Hours & Contract Duration:
Flexible full-time locum, Monday–Friday with weekend and Bank Holiday options. 09:00–18:00 weekdays (flexible) or 10:00–18:00 on weekends/Bank Holidays. Contract has strong potential for extension based on performance and service needs.
Why Choose Hunter Gatherer Mental Health?
Hunter Gatherer Mental Health, incorporating HG Nursing and HG Doctors, is a leading UK recruitment agency for Mental Health Professionals, specialising in locum and permanent roles across the NHS and private sector. We offer top locum pay rates, bi-weekly payments, specialist recruitment support, exclusive NHS & private roles, and CPD opportunities.
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