Job summaryWe are currently seeking an experienced Children and Young People's Mental Health Services (CYPMHS) Clinician, at Band 7 to work via a Bank Contract, based in Welwyn for our CAMHS Services. You will be joining our Temporary Staffing Team within HPFT - Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust.This role is to support shared activities within the team which may include supporting the Bank Duty Worker, but also supporting those waiting for treatment via check in calls, assessments and any tasks required in absence of young peoples allocated worker.HPFT provides services for service users with mental health, learning disability and children's and adolescent mental health problems. Applicants should have some experience of working in a healthcare setting.HPFT has a range of healthcare settings across the County and therefore access to a car would be beneficial unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010 which prevents you from drivingAll applicants need to hold a valid Professional Registration and can evidence this. Main duties of the jobKey Responsibilities:To undertake tasks as designated which may include: responding to urgent referrals, queries, and requests for support from children, young people, families, carers and professionals.The post holder will provide clinical support, manage urgent referrals and enquiries, and maintain service continuity in the absence of allocated staff.Working collaboratively with the bank duty worker when extra support is required.To provide timely triage, risk assessment and clinical decision-making for children and young people presenting with emotional, behavioural, psychological or mental health difficulties.About usHertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT) is rated by the Care Quality Commission as anOutstandingprovider of mental health and learning disability services. Feedback from our staff about working for the Trust is very positive and, in the NHS national staff survey, we regularly see a high percentage of staff saying their role makes a difference to our service users and that they would recommend the Trust as a place to work. Our people tell us they feel supported though a great development, wellbeing and work-life balance offer and a highly compassionate, values-driven culture. We are equally proud of our staff, who live our values of being welcoming, kind, positive, respectful and professional so that together we provide great care and great outcomes for our service users and carers.DetailsDate posted05 October 2026Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 7Salary
47,810 a year
per annum pro rata
ContractBankWorking pattern
Full-time,
Flexible working
Reference number367-Bank-Vacancy17-Band7-AJob locationsRosanne House, Parkway, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6HGWelwynAL8 6HGUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo work in a culturally sensitive and inclusive manner, recognising and responding appropriately to the diverse needs of children, young people and families from a range of backgrounds.To contribute to clinical governance activities, maintaining accurate clinical records and adhering to organisational policies, procedures and professional standards.To maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation, safeguarding requirements, national guidance and local policies relating to children, young people and mental health services.To maintain professional registration and continuing professional development in accordance with professional and organisational requirements.To deliver specialist assessments, consultations and interventions that are consistent with the post holder's professional background and competencies.Please see JD attached for further information and responsibilities required
Job description
Job responsibilitiesTo work in a culturally sensitive and inclusive manner, recognising and responding appropriately to the diverse needs of children, young people and families from a range of backgrounds.To contribute to clinical governance activities, maintaining accurate clinical records and adhering to organisational policies, procedures and professional standards.To maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation, safeguarding requirements, national guidance and local policies relating to children, young people and mental health services.To maintain professional registration and continuing professional development in accordance with professional and organisational requirements.To deliver specialist assessments, consultations and interventions that are consistent with the post holder's professional background and competencies.Please see JD attached for further information and responsibilities requiredPerson Specification
QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION/TRAINING
EssentialQualification in one of the following and current full professional registration as relevant to the specific profession: Diploma/BSc/MSc in Occupational Therapy OR BA, BSc, MA, MSc, DipSW, CQSW in Social Work OR BSc/DipHE/MSc Mental Health NursingDesirableKnowledge of CAPA and CYP-IAPT
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
EssentialPost qualification experience in a CYPMHS team or related area, or several years experience prior to qualification, with experience of working with moderate to severe mental health problems and knowledge of a range of clinical interventions with children/adolescents and their carers/families.Experience of multi-disciplinary team working, and inter-agency collaborationDesirableExperience of service quality monitoring e.g. clinical audit, evaluative research, etc.
SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITY
EssentialAbility to communicate orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHSKnowledge and ability to positively manage change including the ability to initiate service developments or be involved in service planningHold a current driving licence and have access to a car insured for business use (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010 which prevents you from driving)
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION/TRAINING
EssentialQualification in one of the following and current full professional registration as relevant to the specific profession: Diploma/BSc/MSc in Occupational Therapy OR BA, BSc, MA, MSc, DipSW, CQSW in Social Work OR BSc/DipHE/MSc Mental Health NursingDesirableKnowledge of CAPA and CYP-IAPT
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
EssentialPost qualification experience in a CYPMHS team or related area, or several years experience prior to qualification, with experience of working with moderate to severe mental health problems and knowledge of a range of clinical interventions with children/adolescents and their carers/families.Experience of multi-disciplinary team working, and inter-agency collaborationDesirableExperience of service quality monitoring e.g. clinical audit, evaluative research, etc.
SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITY
EssentialAbility to communicate orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHSKnowledge and ability to positively manage change including the ability to initiate service developments or be involved in service planningHold a current driving licence and have access to a car insured for business use (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010 which prevents you from driving)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).
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 nameHertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation TrustAddressRosanne House, Parkway, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6HGWelwynAL8 6HGUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameHertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation TrustAddressRosanne House, Parkway, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6HGWelwynAL8 6HGUnited KingdomEmployer's website
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