We are looking for a passionate and dedicated Band 7 Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) to join our dynamic Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) team in Essex. If you're seeking a fulfilling and rewarding role where you can make a real difference in the lives of young people and their families, then this is the opportunity for you!

Here are the top-level details:

• Job Title: Band 7 CAMHS Team
• Location: Essex
• Duration: Locum, Full-Time
• Schedule: Shift Rota (includes days, nights, and weekends)
• Start Date: ASAP
• Salary: £30ph days

A Day in the Life in a CAMHS Team:

As a CAMHS Practitioner, a day typically starts with a team briefing to discuss caseload updates, risk concerns, and priorities for the day. The morning may involve reviewing case notes and conducting assessments or therapy sessions with children, young people, and their families, focusing on issues such as anxiety, depression, or trauma. Afternoons often include writing up clinical notes, liaising with schools, social services, or other professionals, and managing safeguarding concerns. There’s also time set aside for supervision, team collaboration, and professional development to ensure the best possible care is provided. Throughout the day, the practitioner balances clinical work with the administrative demands of maintaining accurate records and managing risks.

Required:

• Current and valid registration with the NMC (Nursing and Midwifery Council) as a Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN).
• Proven experience in working within CAMHS is highly desirable.
• Previous band 7 experience
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills.
• A compassionate and empathetic approach to care, with a strong commitment to improving young people's mental health and well-being.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to manage challenging situations calmly and professionally.
• Experience in crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques is advantageous.

Desirable:

Experience in managing patients with complex mental health needs in a community setting 
An understanding of safeguarding and risk management in a CAMHS environment.

Benefits of working with Hunter Gatherer Mental Health:

• Quick & simple online registration.
• Join the community and be part of a network of like-minded, conscientious locums with shared values for patients and clients.
• As part of the HG Ventures Group of Companies you’ll get bi-weekly payments you can trust.
• Represented by Mental Health sector experts, we listen, understand your needs, and represent you professionally.
• A long-term relationship based on trust and understanding.
• Access to the very best roles nationwide.
• As part of the Hunter Gatherer Mental Health network, you will be appropriately marketed, in a consultative manner, taking the burden of business development away from you.
• Market knowledge, advice and knowledge sharing on market trends and opportunities.
• Access to exclusive Hunter Mental Health events and discounted CPD.
• Customer service, it’s a simple philosophy but one we are passionate about.

How to apply:

If this job sounds perfect for you, please call our team on 0203 475 4175.

You could also send your CV to cmccoy@hg-mh.com to find out more about other Mental Health Nursing roles we have available.

Not available for this position? Recommend a friend or colleague! We operate a simple and transparent scheme – we pay you £250 for a successful placement (qualifying period applies).

About us:

Hunter Gatherer Mental Health are one of the UK’s leading specialist Mental Health recruitment agencies.

Our job is to listen, respond and support you in your career goals. To understand your needs and partner with you to help you achieve them. We’ll always be by your side finding you the right job at the right time, with friendly, caring service. What’s more, we pay leading rates with multiple pay runs each week, so you’ll never be left waiting. Just one of the reasons for our group's excellent 4.7 Google rating.

Oh, and we’re also one of the top 10 UK Best Small Companies to Work For…