Job Summary
Do you want to be part of a rapidly developing service committed to improving the lives of Children, Young People and their families?
We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed CYPMH Practitioner to join the CYPMH and Child Psychology team in Lancaster and Morecambe. The practitioner will complement the wider multi-disciplinary CYPMH; a busy, friendly service providing a range of treatment approaches to children and young people 0 - 18yrs including CBT, EMDR, DBT, SCM, Psychiatry, Psychology and Family Therapy. We also work in close collaboration with partner agencies.
We work with children, young people and families up to the age of 18 years presenting with a wide range of moderate to severe, emotional and mental difficulties. Experience of working with children and young people with mental health difficulties would be essential.
We are committed to ongoing continuous professional development of our staff and as a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to be involved in various training initiatives, including CYP IAPT.
Main duties of the job
Working within a multi-disciplinary team, you will provide high quality assessment and clinical intervention with children, young people and their parents/carers referred to the service. You will contribute to the business aims of the service through joint working, consultation, training, and attending supervision.
Applications are invited from qualified Registered Mental Health Nurses, Social Workers, and Occupational Therapists with a minimum of 18 months experience, working with children and young people with emotional and mental health needs. You may be required to work in various community settings alongside partner providers.
Successful applicants will be required to co-work effectively with colleagues and maintain good clinical records and data collection. The post is for 37.5 hours and will include working some weekends, bank holidays and possible evenings in the future.
For an informal discussion please contact Jonathan Turner/ Jess Kelly, Integrated Team Leaders, 01524 550650
About Us
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care.
The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area.
Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as; term time, part time, compressed hours, flexi-time and career breaks. We encourage applicants to state clearly on their application forms this request and discuss these options at interview.
For more information please visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT.
Details
Date posted
03 December 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum (subject to confirmation)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
351-SPS1551-MS
Job locations
Harvey House
Lancaster
LA1 5AZ
Job Description
Job responsibilities
For more details on this vacancy please review the attached job description and person specification.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
For more details on this vacancy please review the attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Essential
Qualifications
- Registered professional qualification in Nursing, Social Work or OT
- Evidence of post registration professional development and training
Knowledge
Essential
- Detailed knowledge of child safeguarding procedures and responsibilities
- Knowledge of legislation in relation to the patient group and mental health, including the Mental Health Act and issues of capacity and consent
- Knowledge of legislation in relation to the patient group and mental health, including the Mental Health Act and issues of capacity and consent
Essential
Experience
- Relevant post qualifying experience of working within children and families.
- Experience of carrying out comprehensive assessments and care plans.
- Experience of collaborative working with other services
- Experience of undertaking robust risk assessments and complete comprehensive risk management plans.
Person Specification
Essential
- Relevant post qualifying experience of working within children and families.
- Experience of carrying out comprehensive assessments and care plans.
- Experience of collaborative working with other services
- Experience of undertaking robust risk assessments and complete comprehensive risk management plans.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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.
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 Check
This 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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Harvey House
Lancaster
LA1 5AZ
Employer's website
https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Harvey House
Lancaster
LA1 5AZ
Employer's website
https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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