Generic Mental Health Practitioner

Job Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work within Bradford's Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) for a 12‑month fixed‑term contract. We are looking to recruit a professionally qualified practitioner to further develop and grow our community CAMHS team service. You will be working in a community‑based multi‑disciplinary team delivering a service to children, young people and their families in a supportive and lively environment, where differences in training are respected and valued.

You will have the opportunity to play a significant role in the leadership delivery of a modernised and comprehensive service.

The post requires enthusiastic and self‑motivated individuals who are willing to make a real change. Do you have a ‘can do’ attitude, are you quality‑focused, enthusiastic, motivated and ready for a challenge, possess excellent communication and organisational skills?

We would welcome applications from newly qualified Social Workers (supported by the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE)) and Nurses (supported through the Preceptorship Programme).

To contribute to the process of triaging children and young people who are referred into the service, with complex mental health needs. This will include assessing, planning and delivering care under the supervision and clinical leadership of a senior nurse and working as part of a multidisciplinary team.

To take part in the provision of a community‑based treatment service, as an alternative to inpatient care, for children and young people, their families and carers.

• We Care – We act with respect and empathy, and always value difference
• We Listen – We understand people's views and respond to their individual needs
• We Deliver – We develop and provide excellent services and support our partners

• Increase mileage rates for > 3500 miles
• A wide range of health and wellbeing support packages
• Internal and external development and learning opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements to support work–life balance
• Support for the Armed Forces – Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
• Commitment to environmental and social sustainability through the Green Plan

• Date posted: 15 December 2025
• Pay scheme:
  Agenda for change
• Band:
  Band 5
• Salary: £31,049 to £37,796 a year Per Annum
• Contract:
  
  Fixed term
• Duration: 12 months
• Working pattern:
  Full‑time
• Reference number: 453‑25‑7594386
• Job locations:
  Fieldhead House, St Martins Avenue, Bradford, BD7 1LG

Please read the attached Job Description and the Person Specification for further details about this role.

Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right‑to‑work status. The Trust is not responsible for ensuring that your employment continues after the expiration of your current visa.

It is your responsibility to promptly inform your line manager of any changes in right‑to‑work status and to provide necessary documentation. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and may result in termination.

• Register Mental Health/Learning Disability/Children's Nurse (including newly qualified), Social Worker (including newly qualified)
• Current registration with professional body
• Experience of working in mental health settings (including placements)
• Knowledge and understanding of contemporary mental health practice
• Knowledge of mental health issues as they affect children and adolescents

• ENB 998 or equivalent or supervision of students qualification
• Understanding of group therapies
• Understanding of individual therapy approaches

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A submission to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) will be made to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information see the NHS Careers website.

• Employer name:
  Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust
• Address:
  Fieldhead House, St Martins Avenue, Bradford, BD7 1LG
• Website: