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CAMHS Practitioner CAS
Role summary
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The CAMHS Practitioner will assess and support children, young people and their families experiencing emotional, psychological or mental health difficulties. Responsibilities may include conducting holistic assessments, developing care plans, delivering evidence-based therapeutic interventions, managing risk, safeguarding vulnerable young people, maintaining accurate clinical records and working closely with schools, social services, hospitals and community teams. Candidates are expected to hold a relevant professional qualification, such as mental health nursing, social work, occupational therapy or psychology, with appropriate UK registration where required. Experience in child and adolescent mental health, risk assessment, safeguarding and multidisciplinary working is desirable. Strong communication, organisation, resilience and the ability to work independently are essential.
Can I work in the UK?
Never pay anyone for a visa or a job offer. A real employer pays the permit costs and never asks you for money.
How it works
How it works: NHS nurses, doctors and allied health get a Health and Care Worker visa (about 3 weeks, no health surcharge); care workers lost this route on 22 July 2025.
Before you apply: Nurses, doctors and most allied health staff must be registered or licensed locally before they start: expect checks on your degree and licence, often an English test, and often an exam or an assessment. Ask the employer who handles it and how long it takes. Most pharma and device office jobs do not need it.
Watch for: Pay follows the NHS pay bands and is usually at least GBP 25,000. Nurses and allied health also need UK professional registration; care workers cannot be sponsored from abroad.
Official source: GOV.UK: Health and Care Worker visa, your job. Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in the UK
Usual for Healthcare jobs in the UK, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Registration | Join the Nursing and Midwifery Council register: English language rules and a Test of Competence |
|---|---|
| Relocation | Visa fee GBP 324 (up to 3 years) or GBP 628 (longer); no health surcharge on this visa |
| Housing | Not usually provided; you rent privately |
| Flights | Not standard; varies by employer and seniority |
| Contract | Permanent is usual; sponsored work visas last up to 5 years at a time |
| Leave | At least 28 days for a 5-day week (by law); employers may count bank holidays in it |
| Income tax | 0% to GBP 12,570, 20% to GBP 50,270, then 40%; plus 8% National Insurance (Scotland differs) |
Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.
Guidance, not legal advice. Rules change; your employer confirms the details for your case.
Working in the UK
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About East London NHS Foundation Trust
East London NHS Foundation Trust (ELFT) is a major NHS provider delivering mental health, community health and primary care services across East London, Bedfordshire and Luton. The Trust supports people of all ages through hospitals, community teams, specialist clinics, primary care services and outreach programmes. Its services include child and adolescent mental health, adult mental health, learning disabilities, dementia care and community healthcare. ELFT is known for its focus on recovery, patient involvement, quality improvement and partnership working with local authorities, schools and voluntary organisations. Employees work in diverse urban communities and collaborate within multidisciplinary teams. As an NHS Foundation Trust, ELFT offers nationally structured pay, pension arrangements, annual leave and professional development opportunities, subject to role and eligibility.