CAMHS Registered Practitioner with certificate of sponsorship to the UK
Visa Note
While this position offers a certificate of sponsorship for international candidates, applicants must verify their eligibility to work in the UK with the employer before applying. The certificate of sponsorship is subject to UK Visa and Immigration requirements, and all applicants must meet the necessary criteria for skilled worker visas.
About the Role
Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced CAMHS Registered Practitioner to join their Core Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) teams on a permanent, full-time basis. This is an exciting opportunity for qualified healthcare professionals who are looking to relocate to the UK and work within a supportive, multidisciplinary team environment.
Company Information
Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust is a leading healthcare provider in the South West region, employing over 5,000 colleagues across 55 sites. The trust is committed to providing high-quality care while fostering a workplace culture that celebrates diversity, inclusivity, and professional development.
Role Details
Job Title: CAMHS Registered Practitioner
Location: Acorn House, Horton Road, Gloucester, GL1 3PX
Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 per annum
Contract: Permanent, Full-time (37.5 hours per week)
Band: 6
Reference Number: 327-26-042
Essential Qualifications
To be considered for this position, applicants must possess one of the following professional health or social care qualifications: Registered Nurse Learning Disabilities (RNLD), Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMHN), Occupational Therapist (OT), or Mental Health Social Worker (MHSW). Additionally, candidates must provide evidence of formal post-registration learning and maintain current UK professional registration.
Desirable Qualifications
While not mandatory, candidates with postgraduate training within a relevant CAMHS field or skill will be given preference. The trust also values profession-specific additional qualifications such as learning disability nurse prescriber, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP), family therapy, or systemic practice qualifications.
Essential Experience
Applicants must demonstrate significant clinical experience of delivering evidence-based, best practice clinical interventions within CAMHS or related services and/or adult mental health settings. Experience of undertaking specialist self-harm assessments of children and young people is also essential. The successful candidate will need proven experience in specialist care planning and case management, including complex clinical risk assessment and management within a mental health or learning disability setting.
Main Duties of the Job
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to conduct assessments for children, young people, and families, create formulations to aid understanding of the child’s needs, and utilize evidence-based, goal-focused interventions that lead to positive discharge from the service. The role involves providing individual, family, and group interventions which may be time-limited or longer-term therapies according to need.
Key Responsibilities
The primary responsibilities include providing a range of specialist CAMHS assessment and treatment interventions for children and young people and their families who present with emotional and mental health difficulties. The role also involves providing Care Coordinator responsibilities for a caseload of children and young people with complex and high-risk mental health issues, with a specific focus on specialist clinical assessment, formulation, and treatment, including self-harm assessments where the Voice of the Child is embedded within personalized care planning.
What We Offer
We offer numerous opportunities to develop your clinical skills through training, profession-specific support, development supervision, and personal coaching initiatives. As a CAMHS practitioner with our trust, you’ll have the opportunity to develop specialist knowledge, experience, and skills with a leading CAMHS provider. The role provides the challenge of complex and varied work through a manageable caseload, along with a variety of competitive employee benefits including access to salary sacrifice schemes and discounts.
About Our Team
Our CAMHS teams are supportive, experienced, and progressive multidisciplinary units that continue to deliver high-quality specialist mental health services to children and young people up to their 18th birthday. We pride ourselves on working within a strong multi-disciplinary team including nurses, occupational therapists, social workers, creative therapists, psychologists, and psychotherapists.
Staff Experience
Our commitment to being a great place to work is reflected in our staff survey results. In the latest survey, 72% of colleagues would recommend the Trust as a place to work, ranking us 1st for Provider Trusts in the South West region. Additionally, 76% of staff would recommend the standard of care provided in our services if a friend or relative needed treatment, also ranking us 1st in the South West region.
Relocation Support
We understand that relocating for a new position can be challenging and expensive. The Trust believes that the costs associated with moving house should not restrict our ability to recruit excellent candidates. Therefore, we offer relocation support to staff who need to move to take up a post with us, making this an ideal opportunity for international healthcare professionals looking to relocate to the UK.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, please visit the NHS Jobs website using the application link. When applying, be sure to include all relevant qualifications, experience, and supporting documentation that demonstrates your suitability for the role. International applicants should specifically address their eligibility for sponsorship and provide details of their professional registration.
Application Checklist for International Candidates
- Verify your eligibility for a UK Skilled Worker visa with UK Visas and Immigration
- Ensure your professional qualifications are recognized in the UK
- Prepare evidence of current professional registration
- Obtain criminal record certificates from any country you have lived in for 12+ months in the past 10 years
- Contact the hiring manager to discuss sponsorship requirements before applying
Contact Information
For questions about the job or the sponsorship process, please contact Lexie Lincoln (Team Manager) at alexandra.lincoln@ghc.nhs.uk or by phone at 03004214899. We welcome inquiries from international candidates and are happy to provide additional information about the relocation and sponsorship process.
Application Deadline
The closing date for applications is 16 February 2026. Early application is encouraged as interviews may be conducted on a rolling basis. All applications must be submitted through the NHS Jobs website to be considered for this position.
Certificate of Sponsorship
This role is eligible for a Certificate of Sponsorship for qualified international candidates who meet the UK Visa and Immigration requirements. The certificate allows skilled workers to come to the UK to work for this employer. Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and it will be necessary for a submission to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. This requirement applies to all candidates, regardless of nationality or country of residence.
UK Professional Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For overseas healthcare professionals, additional information about the registration process can be found on the NHS Careers website. The trust can provide guidance on the registration process as part of our support for international candidates.
Equal Opportunities
Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, or disability. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve.
Further Information
For more information about Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust, please visit our website at https://www.ghc.nhs.uk/who-we-are/jobs/. You can also find additional information about our services, values, and working environment on this site. The privacy notice for the trust can be found at https://www.ghc.nhs.uk/privacy-notice/.