Job Title: CAMHS Senior Clinician (PALS Complaints) - Locum Role

Agency: Hunter Mental Health

Location: Worcester, United Kingdom

Position Type: Locum, Band 7

Hourly Rate: £29-31ph

About Hunter Mental Health: Hunter Mental Health is a leading agency providing staffing solutions to mental health services across the UK. We specialize in connecting qualified professionals with rewarding locum opportunities in various mental health settings. Our mission is to support healthcare providers in delivering high-quality care while offering fulfilling career opportunities to our candidates.

Job Description: We are currently recruiting for a CAMHS Senior Clinician specializing in PALS (Patient Advice and Liaison Service) Complaints to fill a locum role in Worcester. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work within a dynamic CAMHS team and contribute to the delivery of high-quality mental health services to children, adolescents, and their families.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide expert clinical assessment, formulation, and treatment to children and adolescents experiencing mental health difficulties.
• Lead on managing and resolving complaints received through the PALS system, ensuring timely and appropriate responses.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive and integrated care delivery.
• Provide consultation, guidance, and support to colleagues on complex cases and complaints resolution.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of clinical policies, procedures, and quality improvement initiatives.

Requirements:

• Qualified and registered mental health professional (e.g., Clinical Psychologist, CAMHS Nurse, CAMHS Social Worker) with substantial experience working within Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS).
• Extensive knowledge and experience in managing and resolving complaints within a healthcare setting, preferably within CAMHS.
• Strong clinical assessment, formulation, and treatment skills, with the ability to work effectively with children, adolescents, and families from diverse backgrounds.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and team-working skills.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality care and promoting service improvement.

If you have any further questions please contact ithompson@hg-mh.com or call 0203 995 4143.