Specialist Child and Adolescent Mental Health Senior Practitioner
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital
Norwich, NR4 7UY
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
5 September 2026
5 days left
Job description
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Specialist Child and Adolescent Mental Health Senior Practitioner to join the Complex Health Hub at...
The 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.
Join 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 hours
- Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
- Multi Faith prayer room at NNUH Colney Lane site
- Discounted gym memberships
- Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
- Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
- Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH Colney Lane site
- Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
- On-site Nursery at NNUH Colney Lane
- On-site cafes offering staff discounts at NNUH Colney Lane
- Support in career development
- Flexible staff bank
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered practitioner with a current valid registration with NMC, HCPC or Social Work England
- Post registration qualification relevant to the clinical areas
Desirable
- Currently 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
Essential
- Significant 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
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Desirable
- Significant experience in assessing patients in a CAMHS setting with complex mental health needs and creating safety management plans to manage risk
Attitude and Aptitude
Essential
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
- Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
27 August 2026
Last checked
28 August 2026
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