Senior Mental Health Practitioner – Band 6 NHS Job with UK Visa Sponsorship

Job Location: Gloucestershire, United Kingdom
Application Deadline : 23 August 2026
Salary : £39,959 – £48,117 per year (Band 6 – Agenda for Change)
Job Type : Permanent
Work Arrangement : Full-Time

Job Overview

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Senior Mental Health Practitioner (CAMHS) to join its expanding Young Minds Matter Mental Health Support Team (MHST).

This opportunity is ideal for qualified mental health professionals who are passionate about improving the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people. The successful candidate will work closely with schools, families, healthcare professionals, and partner agencies to provide early mental health intervention, assessment, consultation, and evidence-based support within educational settings.

The Trust currently operates four well-established Mental Health Support Teams and is expanding its services to strengthen mental health support across school communities throughout Gloucestershire.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Care & Mental Health Support

• Deliver mental health consultations, assessments, and evidence-based interventions for children and young people within school settings.
• Work directly with children, young people, families, and carers to improve mental health outcomes.
• Provide specialist advice, consultation, and signposting to teachers, school staff, and professional networks.
• Coordinate effective clinical care while ensuring appropriate safeguarding and risk management procedures are followed.
• Develop personalized care plans tailored to the needs of children and young people.
• Support Education Mental Health Practitioners (EMHPs) with parenting support, psychoeducation, group sessions, and family-focused interventions.

Collaboration & Service Delivery

• Work collaboratively with schools, healthcare professionals, and partner agencies using the THRIVE model.
• Provide professional support and clinical guidance to multidisciplinary colleagues.
• Contribute to the ongoing development and improvement of Mental Health Support Team services.
• Participate in clinical supervision and multidisciplinary meetings.
• Promote resilience and positive mental health within school communities.

Eligibility Requirements

Minimum Eligibility Requirements

• Professional Health or Social Care qualification in one of the following:
  • Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMHN)
  • Registered Learning Disability Nurse (RNLD)
  • Occupational Therapist (OT)
  • Mental Health Social Worker (MHSW)
• Current registration with an appropriate UK professional body such as:
  • Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
  • Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• Evidence of post-registration professional development.
• Significant clinical experience delivering evidence-based interventions within:
  • Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS), or
  • Adult mental health services.
• Experience conducting specialist care planning, case management, care coordination, and complex clinical risk assessments.
• Experience managing safeguarding concerns and following safeguarding procedures.
• Experience delivering profession-specific therapeutic interventions.
• Excellent communication and multidisciplinary teamwork skills.
• A valid UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle for business travel are essential for this community-based position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Postgraduate training in CAMHS, Children's and Young People's Services (CYPS), or a related specialist field.
• Additional professional qualifications such as:
• • Nurse Prescriber
  • Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
  • Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP)
  • Family Therapy
  • Systemic Practice
• Clinical supervision qualification or accreditation.
• Experience conducting specialist self-harm assessments for children and young people.
• Experience providing CAMHS consultation, training, and support to partner organizations.
• Experience supervising other healthcare professionals.
• Previous experience working collaboratively with voluntary sector organizations.

Salary & Benefits

• Annual Salary: £39,959 – £48,117 (Band 6 – Agenda for Change).
• Permanent full-time NHS position.
• Opportunity to work within an expanding Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service.
• Structured clinical supervision and ongoing professional support.
• Career development and continuing professional education opportunities.
• Work alongside experienced multidisciplinary mental health professionals.
• Contribute to improving early mental health intervention services for children and young people.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications are welcome from candidates requiring Skilled Worker visa sponsorship to work in the United Kingdom. Eligible applicants will be considered alongside all other candidates in accordance with UK immigration requirements.

Additional Information

• This position requires a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check due to the nature of the role.
• Applicants who have lived outside the UK may be required to provide overseas criminal record certificates in accordance with UK immigration regulations.
• Applicants must hold current UK professional registration before appointment.

Why Work for Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust?

• Join one of the South West's highest-performing NHS Trusts.
• Work with over 5,000 healthcare professionals across more than 55 locations.
• Make a meaningful impact on the mental health of children and young people.
• Benefit from strong clinical supervision and multidisciplinary support.
• Build your career within a respected NHS organization committed to continuous improvement, diversity, and staff wellbeing.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should click the Apply button below to submit their application. Before applying, carefully review the eligibility requirements, professional registration criteria, salary details, and application deadline to ensure you meet the requirements for this position.