Total 12 job vacancies by Lancashire Care Foundation Trust

Do you want to be part of a rapidly developing service committed to improving the lives of Children, Young People and their families?

In a period of exciting change, South Cumbria CAMHS are looking to recruit a Band 6 RMN/RGN to their ADHD pathway. The post will be full time and will cover both our Barrow and Kendal bases. The function of the ADHD pathway is the assessment, diagnosis, initiation and titration of medication and subsequent follow-up for children and young people up to the age of 18years. The ADHD pathway works closely with both the Crisis pathway and generic CAMHS

The role will complement our existing ADHD pathway team of a clinical lead/ Independent Non-Medical prescriber and an assistant practitioner, an element of the role will be to support with supplementary prescribing. Prior attainment of the ‘Independent & Supplementary Nurse Prescriber V300’ would be an advantage; alternatively a willingness to undertake.

We are a busy, friendly service providing a range of treatment approaches to children and young people with moderate to severe and/or complex mental health difficulties.

We are committed to ongoing continuous professional development of our staff and as a member of our team,

The service operates 9am-5pm Monday to Friday and across Furness and South Lakes. Car driver essential as is willingness to travel between our Barrow and Kendal base as required.



To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team:-
• To take a leadership role in the delivery of high quality service provision that promotes and improves the mental health and well-being of young people, their families and carers.
• Within a systemic and holistic framework undertake needs led, evidence based, highly skilled assessments and therapeutic interventions to young people, their families and carers, who present to the service, including as a result of deliberate self-harm.
• As part of an integrated ADHD service actively liaise and support robust partnership working arrangements between the CAMHS and Adult Mental Heath services and community partners and other key stakeholders involved with the child across agencies in order that an integrated package of care is developed.
• provide a high level of generic skills and competencies and work towards development of areas of clinical expertise within the field of ADHD complimenting other members of the team.
• To provide clinical leadership and consultation to a skill mixed team regarding ADHD and to facilitate a culture of learning and reflective practice.

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.

Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.


This advert closes on Tuesday 1 Oct 2024

Join our CYPMH (CAMHS) team as a Triage and Assessment Practitioner in South Cumbria, transforming children and young people's mental health. We're seeking a Triage and Assessment Practitioner to pioneer a role in our new CYPMH access hub. Responsibilities include delivering high-quality assessments, clinical interventions, and leading clinical governance and quality improvement.

With your help, we're deliver a new integrated Thrive model, which will revolutionise the CYPMH service and transform young lives.

Your Role:

· Deliver high-quality, timely, and accessible assessments, manage a clinical caseload, and provide brief clinical interventions.

· Contribute to high-quality service delivery, ensuring responsive and personalised care.

· Provide and receive clinical supervision, enhancing service quality.

· Engage in partnership building, quality improvement, and clinical governance.

· Work alongside our expert Team Leaders, Service Integration Managers, and Senior Clinical Leads.

We're Looking For:

· Passionate Registered Nurses, Social Workers, or Occupational Therapists

Join Us:

· Full-time roles with flexible hours, including weekends and bank holidays.

Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people and be part of this life-changing work!

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.

For more details on this vacancy please review the attached job description and person specification.


This advert closes on Monday 30 Sep 2024

Join our CYPMH (CAMHS) team as a Triage and Assessment Practitioner in South Cumbria, transforming children and young people's mental health. We're seeking a Triage and Assessment Practitioner to pioneer a role in our new CYPMH access hub. Responsibilities include delivering high-quality assessments, clinical interventions, and leading clinical governance and quality improvement.

With your help, we're deliver a new integrated Thrive model, which will revolutionise the CYPMH service and transform young lives.

Your Role:

· Deliver high-quality, timely, and accessible assessments, manage a clinical caseload, and provide brief clinical interventions.

· Contribute to high-quality service delivery, ensuring responsive and personalised care.

· Provide and receive clinical supervision, enhancing service quality.

· Engage in partnership building, quality improvement, and clinical governance.

· Work alongside our expert Team Leaders, Service Integration Managers, and Senior Clinical Leads.

We're Looking For:

· Passionate Registered Nurses, Social Workers, or Occupational Therapists

Join Us:

· Full-time roles with flexible hours, including weekends and bank holidays.

Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people and be part of this life-changing work!

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.

For more details on this vacancy please review the attached job description and person specification.


This advert closes on Tuesday 10 Sep 2024

The overall aim of the post is to provide high quality specialist interventions within CAMHS to improve outcomes for young people who present with high risk behaviours and experience difficulties associated with emotional, behavioural and interpersonal dysregulation.

To deliver Dialectical Behaviour Therapy(DBT) and Structured Clinical Management(SCM) within a specified CAMHS team. .

To deliver DBT skills only groups and life skills courses in accordance with NICE guidelines, meet key performance indicators and agreed activity levels.

Offer consultation in the assessment and treatment of young people who present with high risk behaviours and with difficulties associated with an emerging personality disorder.

To promote positive attitudes towards service users with complex needs, to maintain responsive and non-stigmatising services, which will enhance social inclusion and deliver better outcomes.

To work closely/strengthen links with other specialist and other agencies as appropriate.

To provide gatekeeping assessments, assessments of need and therapeutic interventions.

Support young people to develop skills and strategies to manage emotional dysregulation, guided by Dialectical Behavior Therapy principles.

To work autonomously within professional guidelines and the overall framework of team policies and procedure

To take a leadership role in the delivery of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and Structured Clinical Management to provide a high quality service provision that promotes and improves the mental health and well-being of children and young people, their families and carers. Working within a systemic and holistic framework you will undertake needs led, evidence based, highly skilled assessments and therapeutic interventions to children and young people, their families and carers, who present to the service, including as a result of deliberate self-harm.

We are looking for a registered nurse, qualified social worker or equivalent with experience within a CAMHS setting. The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, self-motivating, have the ability to case manage and will display excellent interpersonal and communication skills in order to establish good working relationships essential to the success of the service.

*The £7k Welcome Bonus package applies to this role. The bonus is only available for people who are not currently employed (or who have not been employed in the last 12 months) by any NHS provider trust in the Lancashire & South Cumbria Integrated Care System in a like-for-like role; e.g. a Band 6 Registered Mental Health Nurse at another Trust in the LSC ICS would not be eligible for the bonus if moving to a Band 6 Registered Mental Health Nurse role at LSCFT. Bank only workers for Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust are eligible for the scheme if they have not held a substantive role in Lancashire & South Cumbria Integrated Care System in the last 12 months (subject to all other terms and conditions being met). These incentives are subject to recovery clauses within the first 6 months of employment. This bonus is applicable from 1st July 2024 – 30th September 2024.

The £7k Welcome Bonus package is designed to attract and retain the very best staff in post. The amount a new starter would receive is shown in the Welcome Bonus Payment Schedule below:



· £3,000 after 2 months of employment (counted from start date with LSCFT)

· £2,000 after 12 months

· £2,000 after 24 months

PLEASE NOTE: This bonus scheme is subject to a Repayment Clause should the post holder leave this role within 6 months of commencing employment.

For more details, please visit our website -Welcome bonus and relocation packages terms and conditionsWelcome bonus and relocation packages terms and conditions :: Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust (lscft.nhs.uk)

If you have any questions, we would be happy to discuss them – please contactrecruitment@lscft.nhs.uk.


This advert closes on Tuesday 20 Aug 2024

Consultant Psychiatrist – CAMHS, Barrow-in-Furness (10PA)
*RRP PAYABLE*

This post will attract a Recruitment & Retention Premia for 3 years as follows:

• Year 1 – 20% of basic salary, to be spread equally over the first 12 months of employment
• Year 2 – 15% of basic salary, to be spread equally over the second 12 months of employment
• Year 3 – 10% of basic salary, to be spread equally over the third 12 months of employment

We are excited to launch the recruitment of this new, substantive Consultant Psychiatrist role at The Alfred Barrow Health Centre in Barrow-in-Furness. You will be aConsultant Psychiatrist in Children and Young People’s Mental Healthand will become a leading member of the team.
In addition, we would also like to offer the successful applicant a place on our ‘Safety and Improvement Fellowship’ programme. In LSCft, we have worked in collaboration with Lancaster University and Matthew Syed Consulting to create a development programme that will build upon the skills and experience you have developed so far in the improvement and enable you to take it to a much deeper level. The cost of this programme will be funded by the Trust.


The postholder will also be expected to participate on the Consultant On Call rota for which additional remuneration is payable.

Your role as Consultant Psychiatrist will have the following important clinical responsibilities:
• Assessment and management of patients referred for Psychiatry in-put from the internal MDT
• Urgent assessment and management of young people presenting to A&E / ward
• ADHD case load with supervision of Nurse Prescriber
• Supporting the MDT with risk management
• Liaising with Paediatrics / Primary care where appropriate
• Out-of-Hours Cover for the in-patient unit and 136 suite.

The role will involve assessment, diagnosis and treatment, ensuring that physical health is considered alongside psychological and social issues.

Applicants should hold full GMC registration and be included on the Specialist register of the GMC or they should be eligible for entry to the Specialist Register within 6 months of the interview date.

It is a requirement that applicants are Section 12 Approved at the time of commencing employment and have or are eligible to have Approved Clinician Status. Remuneration will be as set out in the terms of the New Consultant Contract according to previous experience.

As a key player in the field, we boast the new development of a specialised Neurodevelopment pathway and employ the Thrive modelling and transformation approach.

The role includes the following benefits:
• At least 2.5 SPAs as standard for a full time post (we would be flexible in looking at enhancements to support other activities that support the wider ambitions of the Trust).
• Excellent peer support group
• Study leave budget of £3000 over 3 years or up to £5000 over 3 years for newly qualified Consultants
• A funded place on our ‘Safety and Improvement Fellowship Programme’ developed in collaboration with Lancaster University and Matthew Syed Consulting.
• Opportunities to be a clinical supervisor
• Relocation package available.

At our Trust, we're really keen to develop our Consultant workforce and nurture their areas of interest in a flexible way where possible. Come and have a chat with us about what your special interest or development area and build a suitable job plan with us. We also have an extremely active Medical Education department and support our Consultants in becoming Clinical & Educational Supervisors and nurturing their interests in this area. There are also opportunities to have a role in Digital Leadership if this is a passion for any of our Consultants.

Check out our twitter accounts for examples of some exciting things we are working on via @LSCFTMedics and @LSCFTMedEd

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details about this post.

The Job Description was approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists on 26 January 2024.


This advert closes on Monday 9 Sep 2024

SC CYPs is looking for a driven, inspirational and motivational Deputy Admin Lead that will support the development of the admin and clerical services providing management of a high quality and developing highly efficient administrative workforce. The post holder will be innovative and forward thinking.

The Post will be based in Furness but there is an expectation that it will cover the CYP services across South Cumbria and also working into the Lancaster and Morecambe teams. There is an expectation that there will be travel as required.

We are inviting applications from individuals with strong leadership abilities and experience, excellent organisation skills, ability to work on your own or as a member of the wider management team. The successful candidate will be able to communicate with staff, servicer users, visitors and carers in a professional manner and will provide operational leadership to all the administrative staff and medical secretaries, alongside developing the teams and ensuring robust processes and practices are in place.

Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust is a great place to work and has a sound future as a leading provider of excellent mental health and substance misuse services. The Trust invests in its staff and seeks to provide them with opportunities for training and personal development.



This role is for a driven, inspirational and motivational deputy admin lead that will support the management of a high quality and highly efficient administrative workforce within localities. The post holder will be innovative and forward thinking.

The post holder will be creative with an inclusive approach towards problem solving and service development. Will act with integrity and the strictest confidentiality at all times.





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.

Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.


This advert closes on Wednesday 7 Aug 2024

We are offering an exciting opportunity for an experienced and enthusiastic person to support theChild and Adolescent Mental Health Team. This post is based at Alfred Barrow Health Centre.

The post is 37.5 hours per week and is a permanent post within the team. Working hours are negotiable.





Qualifications needed: NVQ level 3 administrative qualification or equivalent experience, RSA 2 or equivalent, ECDL or equivalent experience.

This is an exciting opportunity for enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join a community based children’s mental health service and work as part of a multi-disciplinary team. This team includes psychological therapists, nurses and psychiatrists.

You must be able to provide efficient administrative support and have excellent IT, keyboard and data inputting skills. You will also require strong interpersonal skills, be able to demonstrate initiative and the ability to organise your workload effectively.

The work is varied, interesting and demanding and candidates need to be organised, flexible and reliable. We are looking for people who possess the ability to meet the demands of the service, and also to be able to communicate with a wide range of people, including patients, carers and health care professionals.

Please note: This post is subject to a Standard DBS Clearance



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







Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role


This advert closes on Tuesday 30 Jul 2024

A Vacancy at Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust.


Join our CYPMH (CAMHS) team as a Triage and Assessment Practitioner in South Cumbria, transforming children and young people's mental health. We're seeking a Triage and Assessment Practitioner to pioneer a role in our new CYPMH access hub. Responsibilities include delivering high-quality assessments, clinical interventions, and leading clinical governance and quality improvement.

With your help, we're deliver a new integrated Thrive model, which will revolutionise the CYPMH service and transform young lives.

Your Role:

· Deliver high-quality, timely, and accessible assessments, manage a clinical caseload, and provide brief clinical interventions.

· Contribute to high-quality service delivery, ensuring responsive and personalised care.

· Provide and receive clinical supervision, enhancing service quality.

· Engage in partnership building, quality improvement, and clinical governance.

· Work alongside our expert Team Leaders, Service Integration Managers, and Senior Clinical Leads.

We're Looking For:

· Passionate Registered Nurses, Social Workers, or Occupational Therapists

Join Us:

· Full-time roles with flexible hours, including weekends and bank holidays.

Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people and be part of this life-changing work!

*The £7k Welcome Bonus package applies to this role. The bonus is only available for people who are not currently employed (or who have not been employed in the last 12 months) by any NHS provider trust in the Lancashire & South Cumbria Integrated Care System in a like-for-like role; e.g. a Band 6 Registered Mental Health Nurse at another Trust in the LSC ICS would not be eligible for the bonus if moving to a Band 6 Registered Mental Health Nurse role at LSCFT. Bank only workers for Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust are eligible for the scheme if they have not held a substantive role in Lancashire & South Cumbria Integrated Care System in the last 12 months (subject to all other terms and conditions being met). These incentives are subject to recovery clauses within the first 24 months of employment. This bonus is applicable to any successful candidate whose interview for this role is conducted prior to 30thJune 2024.

The £7k Welcome Bonus package is designed to attract and retain the very best staff in post.The amount a new starter would receive is shown in the Welcome Bonus Payment Schedule below:
• £3,000 after 2 months of employment (counted from start date with LSCFT
• £2,000 after 12 months
• £2,000 after 24 months

PLEASE NOTE:This bonus scheme is subject to a Repayment Clause should the post holder leave this role within 24 months of commencing employment.

For more details, please visit our website -Welcome bonus and relocation packages terms and conditions :: Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust (lscft.nhs.uk)

If you have any questions, we would be happy to discuss them – please contactrecruitment@lscft.nhs.uk.


This advert closes on Thursday 27 Jun 2024

Do you want to be part of a rapidly developing service committed to improving the lives of Children, Young People and their families?

In a period of exciting change, South Cumbria CAMHS are currently looking to recruit a full time Band 6 Senior CAMHS Practitioner.

We are looking for a registered Mental Health Nurse, Social Worker or Occupational Therapist with a dual qualification in Play Therapy, this is desirable but not essential.

You will be part of an established CAMHS, working with children, young people (up to the age of 18) and their families; experience of working with children and young people would be an advantage.

If you are considering relocating to join us and are new to the Trust you may be eligible to receive relocation expenses of up to £8K to make that move a reality, as well as the £7K Welcome Bonus package.

We are a busy, friendly service providing a range of treatment approaches to children and young people including CBT, EMDR and Decider Skills Workshops. We also work in close collaboration with partner agencies.

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 CYPIAPT.

The hours of work are 9am-5pm Monday to Friday. You must be passionate about working with children and young people with a wide range of moderate to severe mental health difficulties.

We’re always looking for talented and compassionate people who share our values, and recognise that you may need to relocate in order to join this fantastic team. To help with the costs incurred by moving home to begin the next chapter of your career at LSCFT, we offer a generous Relocation Package of up to £8000 for successful applicants to this role who currently live further than 30 miles away from their new base of work (subject to t&c's).

The £7k Welcome Bonus package applies to this role. The bonus is only available for people who are not currently employed (or who have not been employed in the last 12 months) by any NHS provider trust in the Lancashire & South Cumbria Integrated Care System in a like-for-like role; e.g. a Band 6 Registered Mental Health Nurse at another Trust in the LSC ICS would not be eligible for the bonus if moving to a Band 6 Registered Mental Health Nurse role at LSCFT. Bank only workers for Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust are eligible for the scheme if they have not held a substantive role in Lancashire & South Cumbria Integrated Care System in the last 12 months (subject to all other terms and conditions being met). These incentives are subject to recovery clauses within the first 24 months of employment. This bonus is applicable to any successful candidate whose interview for this role is conducted prior to 30thJune 2024.

The £7k Welcome Bonus package is designed to attract and retain the very best staff in post. The amount a new starter would receive is shown in the Welcome Bonus Payment Schedule below:
• £3,000 after 2 months of employment (counted from start date with LSCFT)
• £2,000 after 12 months
• £2,000 after 24 months

PLEASE NOTE:This bonus scheme is subject to a Repayment Clause should the post holder leave this role within 24 months of commencing employment.

For more details, please visit our website -Welcome bonus and relocation packages terms and conditions :: Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust (lscft.nhs.uk)

If you have any questions, we would be happy to discuss them – please contactrecruitment@lscft.nhs.uk.

Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role


This advert closes on Wednesday 12 Jun 2024

A Vacancy at Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust.


Join our CYPMH (CAMHS) team as a Triage and Assessment Practitioner in South Cumbria, transforming children and young people's mental health. We're seeking a Triage and Assessment Practitioner to pioneer a role in our new CYPMH access hub. Responsibilities include delivering high-quality assessments, clinical interventions, and leading clinical governance and quality improvement.

With your help, we're deliver a new integrated Thrive model, which will revolutionise the CYPMH service and transform young lives.

Your Role:

· Deliver high-quality, timely, and accessible assessments, manage a clinical caseload, and provide brief clinical interventions.

· Contribute to high-quality service delivery, ensuring responsive and personalised care.

· Provide and receive clinical supervision, enhancing service quality.

· Engage in partnership building, quality improvement, and clinical governance.

· Work alongside our expert Team Leaders, Service Integration Managers, and Senior Clinical Leads.

We're Looking For:

· Passionate Registered Nurses, Social Workers, or Occupational Therapists

Join Us:

· Full-time roles with flexible hours, including weekends and bank holidays.

Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people and be part of this life-changing work!

*The £7k Welcome Bonus package applies to this role. The bonus is only available for people who are not currently employed (or who have not been employed in the last 12 months) by any NHS provider trust in the Lancashire & South Cumbria Integrated Care System in a like-for-like role; e.g. a Band 6 Registered Mental Health Nurse at another Trust in the LSC ICS would not be eligible for the bonus if moving to a Band 6 Registered Mental Health Nurse role at LSCFT. Bank only workers for Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust are eligible for the scheme if they have not held a substantive role in Lancashire & South Cumbria Integrated Care System in the last 12 months (subject to all other terms and conditions being met). These incentives are subject to recovery clauses within the first 24 months of employment. This bonus is applicable to any successful candidate whose interview for this role is conducted prior to 30thJune 2024.

The £7k Welcome Bonus package is designed to attract and retain the very best staff in post.The amount a new starter would receive is shown in the Welcome Bonus Payment Schedule below:
• £3,000 after 2 months of employment (counted from start date with LSCFT
• £2,000 after 12 months
• £2,000 after 24 months

PLEASE NOTE:This bonus scheme is subject to a Repayment Clause should the post holder leave this role within 24 months of commencing employment.

For more details, please visit our website -Welcome bonus and relocation packages terms and conditions :: Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust (lscft.nhs.uk)

If you have any questions, we would be happy to discuss them – please contactrecruitment@lscft.nhs.uk.


This advert closes on Sunday 19 May 2024

Do you want to be part of a rapidly developing service committed to improving the lives of Children, Young People and their families?

In a period of exciting change, South Cumbria CAMHS are currently looking to recruit a full time Band 6 Senior CAMHS Practitioner.

We are looking for a registered Mental Health Nurse, Social Worker or Occupational Therapist with a dual qualification in Play Therapy, this is desirable but not essential.

You will be part of an established CAMHS, working with children, young people (up to the age of 18) and their families; experience of working with children and young people would be an advantage.

If you are considering relocating to join us and are new to the Trust you may be eligible to receive relocation expenses of up to £8K to make that move a reality, as well as the £7K Welcome Bonus package.

We are a busy, friendly service providing a range of treatment approaches to children and young people including CBT, EMDR and Decider Skills Workshops. We also work in close collaboration with partner agencies.

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 CYPIAPT.

The hours of work are 9am-5pm Monday to Friday. You must be passionate about working with children and young people with a wide range of moderate to severe mental health difficulties.

We’re always looking for talented and compassionate people who share our values, and recognise that you may need to relocate in order to join this fantastic team. To help with the costs incurred by moving home to begin the next chapter of your career at LSCFT, we offer a generous Relocation Package of up to £8000 for successful applicants to this role who currently live further than 30 miles away from their new base of work (subject to t&c's).

The £7k Welcome Bonus package applies to this role. The bonus is only available for people who are not currently employed (or who have not been employed in the last 12 months) by any NHS provider trust in the Lancashire & South Cumbria Integrated Care System in a like-for-like role; e.g. a Band 6 Registered Mental Health Nurse at another Trust in the LSC ICS would not be eligible for the bonus if moving to a Band 6 Registered Mental Health Nurse role at LSCFT. Bank only workers for Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust are eligible for the scheme if they have not held a substantive role in Lancashire & South Cumbria Integrated Care System in the last 12 months (subject to all other terms and conditions being met). These incentives are subject to recovery clauses within the first 24 months of employment. This bonus is applicable to any successful candidate whose interview for this role is conducted prior to 30thJune 2024.

The £7k Welcome Bonus package is designed to attract and retain the very best staff in post. The amount a new starter would receive is shown in the Welcome Bonus Payment Schedule below:
• £3,000 after 2 months of employment (counted from start date with LSCFT)
• £2,000 after 12 months
• £2,000 after 24 months

PLEASE NOTE:This bonus scheme is subject to a Repayment Clause should the post holder leave this role within 24 months of commencing employment.

For more details, please visit our website -Welcome bonus and relocation packages terms and conditions :: Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust (lscft.nhs.uk)

If you have any questions, we would be happy to discuss them – please contactrecruitment@lscft.nhs.uk.

Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role


This advert closes on Tuesday 2 Apr 2024

Are you someone interested in working in a Children and Young Peoples Mental Health Service?

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who has training and experience of working with children and young people with mental health difficulties. This is an opportunity for you to enter into a rewarding role in a transforming service.

We are looking for someone who has completed specific training such as IAPT, counselling, art therapy, who are registered with a governing body, such as BACP, and ideally with a minimum of 12 months recent experience within a CYPMH setting or experience in working within Mental Health (please refer to person specification for more information). The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, self-motivating, have the ability to case manage and will display excellent interpersonal and communication skills in order to establish good working relationships essential to the success of the service.

This is an exciting opportunity to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team within Children and Young People’s Mental Health Services (CYPMH). As part of the team you will take a leadership role in the delivery of high quality service provision that promotes and improves the mental health and well-being of children and young people, their families and carers. Working within a systemic and holistic framework you will undertake needs led, evidence based, highly skilled assessments and therapeutic interventions to children and young people, their families and carers, who present to the service. These assessments will also include young people needing support due to deliberate self-harm.

The CYPMH services within LCFT are undergoing a transformation programme to implement the THRIVE model as a response to the Five Year Forward View. To meet this forward thinking view we are specifically looking for practitioners with a modern mind-set and an enthusiasm for the new model.

The £7k Welcome Bonus package applies to this role. The bonus is only available for people who are not currently employed (or who have not been employed in the last 12 months) by any NHS provider trust in the Lancashire & South Cumbria Integrated Care System in a like-for-like role; e.g. a Band 6 Registered Mental Health Nurse at another Trust in the LSC ICS would not be eligible for the bonus if moving to a Band 6 Registered Mental Health Nurse role at LSCFT. Bank only workers for Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust are eligible for the scheme if they have not held a substantive role in Lancashire & South Cumbria Integrated Care System in the last 12 months (subject to all other terms and conditions being met). These incentives are subject to recovery clauses within the first 24 months of employment. This bonus is applicable to any successful candidate whose interview for this role is conducted prior to 30th November 2023.

The £7k Welcome Bonus package is designed to attract and retain the very best staff in post. The amount a new starter would receive is shown in the Welcome Bonus Payment Schedule below:

£3,000 after 2 months of employment (counted from start date with LSCFT)

£2,000 after 12 months

£2,000 after 24 months

PLEASE NOTE: This bonus scheme is subject to a Repayment Clause should the post holder leave this role within 24 months of commencing employment. Please carefully read the attached document ‘Welcome Bonus: Repayment T&C’s for details.

For more details, please visit our website -Welcome bonus and relocation packages terms and conditions :: Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust (lscft.nhs.uk)

Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.


This advert closes on Thursday 25 Jan 2024