Are you a Band 6 CAMHS Mental Health Practitioner looking for a rewarding locum role in Stockport? We have an excellent opportunity offering competitive pay, full-time hours, and the chance to work within a busy community CAMHS service supporting children and young people.
Job Title: Band 6 CAMHS Mental Health Practitioner
Location: Stockport
Duration: Ongoing Block Booking
Schedule: Monday – Friday | 9:00am – 5:00pm
Start Date: ASAP
Rate of Pay: £26 per hour
Contact: Eric Lopes – 0203 475 4175 / elopes@hg-mh.com
What You’ll Be Doing:
Join a specialist CAMHS service and play a key role in delivering high-quality mental health care within the community. In this role, you will:
• Work as part of the duty practitioner rota within CAMHS
• Carry out initial mental health assessments
• Undertake risk reviews and ongoing risk management
• Complete case formulation and caseload management duties
• Support safeguarding processes and procedures
• Deliver community-based mental health interventions
• Attend MDT meetings and contribute to care planning
• Participate in child protection meetings and TAC meetings
• Liaise with schools, children’s social care services, and VCSE partners
• Maintain accurate clinical records and uphold service standards
Requirements & Qualifications:
To be successful in this role, you will need:
• Current and valid professional registration (NMC, HCPC, SWE or equivalent)
• Previous CAMHS and community mental health experience
• Strong assessment, safeguarding, and risk management experience
• Experience managing mental health caseloads independently
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams
• Excellent communication and liaison skills
• An in-date DBS issued within the last 12 months is essential
• Immediate availability preferred
Working Hours & Contract Duration:
This role offers full-time hours, Monday to Friday, with an immediate start on an ongoing block booking with strong potential for extension.
This opportunity won’t be available for long. Send your CV to elopes@hg-mh.com or contact Eric Lopes today on 0203 475 4175 for more information.
Why Choose Hunter Gatherer Mental Health?
Hunter Gatherer Mental Health is a leading UK recruitment agency for mental health professionals, specialising in locum and permanent roles across the NHS and private sector.
• Fast & simple locum registration
• High-paying roles with reliable payroll
• Specialist consultants who understand your field
• Exclusive NHS & private sector opportunities
• Ongoing support throughout your placement