Specialist Child and Adolescent Mental Health Senior Practitioner in Norwich

Job summaryWe have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Specialist Child and Adolescent Mental Health Senior Practitioner to join the Complex Health Hub at NNUH. This role forms part of the wider Complex Health Hub which is responsible for Safeguarding, Mental Health, Dementia, Learning Disability and Autism, Substance Misuse, MCA & DoLs, Homelessness and Prison Healthcare.We are a team who all have strong motivations to provide the best care possible for those with mental health needs whilst they are with us within the NNUH, you will have the benefit of being able to work autonomously whilst having a supportive team around you to guide decisions where needed.We pride ourselves on promoting mental health within the wider hospital and best practice for managing complex cases within a busy acute hospital.The post holder will provide advice, guidance and care planning to those patients who require intervention for their Mental Health whilst an inpatient at NNUH. This will include the opportunity to gain experience and knowledge of communicating and working closely with wider system partners, in order for a safe and appropriate discharge for any young person with mental health needs from the hospital.The role will also involve regular contact with system partners to ensure an equitable service for this patient group.Main duties of the jobThe post holder will be expected to Lead the delivery of integrated care planning and person -centred interventions for children and young people up to the age of 25 with an identified mental health need and / or complex psychological needs whilst working alongside the multidisciplinary team in the implementation and review.The post holder will be expected to be able to provide expert advice, guidance and support to staff in how to support the management of high risk patients using least restrictive and compassionate practice, whilst role modelling best practice.The post holder will be expected to work in effective partnership with senior clinicians at NNUH, NSFT, NHSE, ICB, Social Care and CPFT to ensure appropriate pathways for accessing the correct clinical care, in the correct environment for our patients.The applicant will need to be proactive and able to work autonomously within the NNUH, providing advice, guidance and signposting to young people, their families, wider support networks and ward staff.Communication is key to this role, alongside a visible presence within the clinical areas of the hospital.About usJoin us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity.We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:Flexible working hoursFast Track Staff Physiotherapy ServiceMulti Faith prayer room at NNUH Colney Lane siteDiscounted gym membershipsExcellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlementWagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn itFree Park & Ride service direct to NNUH Colney Lane siteFree 24-hours confidential counselling supportOn-site Nursery at NNUH Colney LaneOn-site cafes offering staff discounts at NNUH Colney LaneSupport in career developmentFlexible staff bankSalary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronicsDetailsDate posted27 August 2026Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 7Salary 49,387 to 56,515 a year per annum ContractPermanentWorking pattern Full-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours Reference number234-26-K0871Job locationsNorfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustColneyNorwichNR4 7UYUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease view the attached job description for full details of the role and use your supporting statement to confirm how you meet the essential and desirable criteria on the job specification. Job description Job responsibilitiesPlease view the attached job description for full details of the role and use your supporting statement to confirm how you meet the essential and desirable criteria on the job specification.Person Specification Qualifications EssentialRegistered practitioner with a current valid registration with NMC, HCPC or Social Work EnglandPost registration qualification relevant to the clinical areasDesirableCurrently has completed the Independent and Supplementary Prescribing Level 7 course with a valid V300 registration recorded with the NMC or relevant alternative advanced qualification such as; Approved Mental Health Practitioner or is willing and able to undertake this within 12 months of starting in post.A1 Vocational Assessor's Qualification or equivalent e.g. D32 / D33 Experience EssentialSignificant experience at Band 6 level, of which some is to be in a position relevant to the specialty (CAMHS)Experience of managing and leading a team in a clinical area Skills EssentialExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsDesirableSignificant experience in assessing patients in a CAMHS setting with complex mental health needs and creating safety management plans to manage risk Attitude and Aptitude EssentialEffective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and ExcellenceDemonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Person Specification Qualifications EssentialRegistered practitioner with a current valid registration with NMC, HCPC or Social Work EnglandPost registration qualification relevant to the clinical areasDesirableCurrently has completed the Independent and Supplementary Prescribing Level 7 course with a valid V300 registration recorded with the NMC or relevant alternative advanced qualification such as; Approved Mental Health Practitioner or is willing and able to undertake this within 12 months of starting in post.A1 Vocational Assessor's Qualification or equivalent e.g. D32 / D33 Experience EssentialSignificant experience at Band 6 level, of which some is to be in a position relevant to the specialty (CAMHS)Experience of managing and leading a team in a clinical area Skills EssentialExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsDesirableSignificant experience in assessing patients in a CAMHS setting with complex mental health needs and creating safety management plans to manage risk Attitude and Aptitude EssentialEffective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and ExcellenceDemonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and InclusionDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameNorfolk and Norwich University HospitalAddressNorfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustColneyNorwichNR4 7UYUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameNorfolk and Norwich University HospitalAddressNorfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustColneyNorwichNR4 7UYUnited KingdomEmployer's website